From relief to optimal health, spine specialist Dr. Jeff Zwierstra at Z Chiropractic And Decompression in Fort Worth, TX, is here to help.
Achieving Health, Wellness, and Relief with the Help of a Spine Specialist
Your spine is your backbone – several bones, in fact, that support you every day. Surrounding these bones are various other components, all of which can be injured or impacted by issues affecting the spine. Below, Dr. Zwierstra and the team at Z Chiropractic And Decompression of Fort Worth, TX, explain the many symptoms a spinal issue can create and how a spine specialist can help.
Importance of Spinal Health
When you have trouble concentrating or can’t seem to overcome an illness, your spine probably doesn’t cross your mind. However, these are two issues that the stress from spinal problems can contribute to.
Your spinal column includes muscles, ligaments, discs, and many nerves. When there is an issue with the alignment of the bones, it can create an issue in these other components, leading to back pain, neck pain, headaches, difficulty concentrating, knee pain, hip pain, poor blood circulation, and much more.
How a Chiropractor Can Help
Chiropractors are holistic practitioners and specialize in the health of the entire musculoskeletal system, which includes the spinal column and all of its components. A specialist can assess your spinal column and identify any troubled areas, such as those with a misalignment, built up tension, or herniated disc. They can then develop a plan to address these issues with natural techniques, such as those listed below.
- Adjustments: When there is a misalignment, adjustments are utilized to restore proper alignment throughout the musculoskeletal system. This relieves pain and undue pressure on any surrounding components.
- Spinal decompression therapy: Non-surgical spinal decompression is a technique that chiropractors employ to provide a thorough but very gentle stretch to the spinal column. This not only relieves pressure on the discs and nerves but also pulls herniated or bulging discs back into their proper place.
- Acupuncture: Acupuncture is an ancient, highly effective technique used to block pain signals to the brain and addresses restrictions that impact alignment.
- Therapeutic exercises: Having strong core muscles can go a long way in achieving and maintaining spinal health and wellness. Your chiropractor can recommend targeted movements to help strengthen these muscles as well as relieve tension and restore range of motion.
Learn more about how visiting a spine specialist can benefit you by calling (817) 849-2165 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zwierstra at Z Chiropractic And Decompression in Fort Worth, TX.