Plum - 785 Pine Valley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
West View - 1326 Center Ave,, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(724) 733-2225
(412) 761-8500
Pine Valley Chiropractic
Relief. Results. Renewal.
Services
Family Chiropractic Care
How Family Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic is a natural modality that helps patients avoid undergoing invasive procedures. While it is a common belief that chiropractic care is only intended for adults, the entire family can benefit from it. Family chiropractor care is actually great for the entire family including children.
Family Chiropractic Care Is Great for Children
Children can benefit from this type of chiropractic care. In some cases, significant trauma can occur at birth thus parents can have their babies checked for any spine-related problems. Spine-related problems, if addressed too late, often lead to permanent deformity once the child grows into adulthood.
Aside from babies, toddlers and children can also benefit from family chiropractic care. For instance, children who are still starting learning to walk or ride a bike may experience falls, bumps, as well as bruises. The small bumps jolt the spinal joints and they do not heal by themselves. This is the reason why chiropractic care is pretty helpful for young children for their development.
Adjustments made by an experienced chiropractor are safe for young children. The thing is, a lot of childhood ailments are disregarded as normal growing pains. Make sure that you seek help from a reputable chiropractor so that your child’s spine health is protected.
Chiropractic Care Benefits Women
There is such a thing as chiropractic care for women trying to get pregnant. They can benefit from chiropractic care by having a smoother pregnancy as well as delivery by aligning the spine and preparing the pelvic area for conception and childbirth. This involves undergoing chiropractic care six months prior to conception alongside supplements and a good diet.
Having a family chiropractic care can benefit the entire members of the family. So, make sure that you protect your family’s spine health by seeking a reliable and reputable chiropractor near you.
Upper & Lower Back Pain Treatment
How to Treat Lower Back Pain & Upper Back Pain
Both lower back pain & upper back pain can cause a lot of discomfort to anyone. In fact, back pains are the most common problem of people around the world. If you suffer any of these pains, make sure that you check the necessary treatment interventions to prevent aggravating the problem.
Medication and Usual Treatments
During the initial stages of the pain, simple stretching exercises can be done to treat the symptoms and improve your mobility. Aside from stretching, treatment for both lower and upper back pains include intake of oral medications such as acetaminophen. However, if the pain is very intense and has been occurring for a long time, oral medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opium-derived narcotic drugs (OPIOIDs), and muscle relaxants may also be prescribed by the doctor.
Alternative Therapies for Lower Back Pain & Upper Back Pain
Alternative therapies for both the lower back pain & upper back pain can also help relieve and reduce the symptoms. Examples of therapies recommended by physicians include acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care. Chiropractic care involves the manipulation and traction of the spine thus relieving the pressure that may cause painful sensations of your entire back.
Surgical Procedures
While medications and chiropractic care are effective, there are some patients who do not find relief from their condition. Chronic lower and upper back pain can be treated with surgical procedures. Surgical procedures can help treat conditions such as degenerative discs to bring relief to patients. If you opt for this treatment, make sure that you seek your doctor’s opinion if you are qualified to take this treatment.
There are a lot of treatments for lower back pain & upper back pain available. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of deciding with your doctor which one fits you best.
Elbow/Shoulder/Knee/Hip Pain Treatment
Chiropractors Can Help Stop Elbow/Shoulder, Knee, And Hip Pain
Whether your elbow/shoulder, hip, or knee is experiencing pain, it can cause a huge discomfort every time you move your body. For instance, hip pain can travel up and below the extremities making it very difficult to walk. While it is normal in our entire lifetime to experience these types of pain, what is not normal is for the pain to persist for a long time.
The Reliability of Chiropractic Care on Elbow/Shoulder, Knee, and Hip Pain
The body operates on a very intelligent system. It has the ability to heal itself given time. However, when the body’s immune system is compromised, it also affects its ability to heal inflammation and reduce pain. Once this happens, it is important that you seek treatment to treat your condition and prevent it from getting aggravated.
Chiropractic care is one of the most effective methods for reducing hip pain as well as pain in the elbow/shoulder and knees. The chiropractor will first ease and relax the joint as well as decrease the swelling. Then, the chiropractor will use a strap and carefully move the affected area to increase the blood flow. The increase in blood flow increases the amount of oxygen as well as nutrients in the affected area, making it easier to heal. The chiropractor will also try to align the spine so that the other parts of the body is in proper position.
Chiropractors Also Educate You to Prevent Pain in The Future
Aside from making the necessary adjustments on the joint and other areas, the chiropractor will also educate and give you sound advice on ensuring that your body is in its optimum health. A reliable chiropractor will also teach you the proper way of exercising so that you can prevent elbow/shoulder, knee, and hip pain from happening in the future.