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Can a chiropractor help with pulled muscles?

Can a chiropractor help with pulled muscles?
 

Most people who noticed that they have pulled a muscle will think nothing of it at first. Sometimes it goes unnoticed until it heals itself, and most people just assume that the pain will go away.  A common routine among many individuals it to take an Ibuprofen to subside the pain and call it a day until it “goes away”.

However, the problem that arises with this temporary solution is that avoiding the problem through pain relievers won’t make it any better. Here at Integrative Healthcare Solutions, our Chiropractic Physician,  Dr. Vesce will provide you with all of the information you need and give you his best insight possible to resolve all of your pain issues.

What is a Pulled Muscle?

A pulled muscle is when one or more muscles are stretched pulled beyond its normal limits or have excessive forces applied which result in  micro-tears in the fibers, inflammation, pain, and limited mobility to the affected area.

Holistic, Natural Treatment for a Pulled Muscle

Dr. Vesce will perform manual therapies to loosen these muscles, promote healing and reduce scar tissue formation. He will then adjust the effected vertebrae that may have misaligned. These adjustments reduce joint swelling and stiffness to mobilize the joints back to its proper alignment. 

In order for him to start treatments, our Jacksonville chiropractor must first determine what and where the affected is. He will then examine the tear to determine the correct treatment plan for you. Most plans for pulled muscles consist of manual therapies, adjustments, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and a massage!

The Electro-Muscle Stimulation machine is a 10 to 15 minute therapy that sends electric currents to the soft tissue around the muscle to decrease spasticity and reduce swelling, for maximum healing effect.

Ultrasound therapy uses high frequency sound vibrations that work as fast as a million times per second! These sound waves penetrate tissues deep in the body creating a thermal effect or heat response. Heating up to help break down and disperse unhealthy calcium and other hard tissues surrounding the muscle. Therefore, a pulled muscle will start its healing process rather quickly with this amazing therapy!

We also have two licensed massage therapists in-office that specialize in massage therapy relieving those muscles of inflammation and also heal the muscles well enough to improve your mobility in that affected area. A few massages combined with treatments will have you feeling great in no time! 

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