What is Arthritis?

As most Americans live into their later years, many of them will develop arthritis throughout different parts of their body. Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. There are many different ways to treat arthritis but did you know that chiropractic is a great option?

Chiropractic care focuses on physical adjustments which are aimed to reduce the pain and stiffness. The spinal manipulation helps to improve the biomechanics (joint function) of the different joints in your body as well as the spinal column.

Spinal misalignments, referred to as subluxations, causes the discs to wear down more quickly. Dr. Vesce is trained to detect and correct those misaligned vertebrae to improve the discs with gentle, specific adjustments. The body being in proper alignment helps not only take pressure off of the nerves, but the proper motion between the spinal bones can be restored. This is why Chiropractic adjustments are very important for anyone looking to live a healthier and pain free life.

Along with your treatment plan of specific spinal and/or extremity joint adjustments, a Jacksonville chiropractor will also schedule you in for a 30 or 60 minute massage. These massages can also help reduce stiffness, improve circulation and reduce muscle tension. In our Jacksonville Beach office, we have two massage therapists that focus on the main areas of pain and are able to relieve the pain and stiffness you feel in your joints almost immediately.

Chiropractic care can offer comprehensive nutrition and supplement advice for your needs while also tailoring the right exercise program. In our office, not only do we focus on chiropractic care, but we also specialize in physical therapy. Physical therapy and chiropractic care work hand in hand. Chiropractors focus on the underlying issue in the neuro-musculo-skeletal system whereas a physical therapist provides the treatment and exercises to assist and restore mobility and function in the body.

Chiropractic care also helps neurologically. By the stress of your nervous system being reduced it allows your body to rest, relax, and heal, allowing your body to function better. Here at Integrative Healthcare Solutions we strive in giving our patients the ability to live a more, normal pain free life!