Spinal health-related issues are one of the most common complaints we see at Access to Health. Fort Collins residents come in with everything from back pain to numbness and tingling, chronic headaches, and sports injuries that are slow to heal. The discomfort can appear anywhere in the body, but in many cases, it is caused by the spine itself. Chiropractic care is the most effective solution when it comes to restoring the health of the spine.
What Does the Spine Do?
The spine is a complex and vital part of your body. Each bone stacks neatly atop the next, cushioned by discs of tissue. The spine supports the weight of the head, keeps the hips and shoulders in alignment, and protects the nerves of the spinal cord. When even one part of this finely tuned system gets thrown off, it can create problems throughout the body.
What Happens When Your Spinal Health is Compromised?
There are a few common issues that our chiropractor sees here at Access to Health. These issues include back pain, postural or alignment issues, and uncomfortable sensations in the extremities. All of these conditions can be related to your spinal health.
Back Pain
People can experience pain at any point in the back, from the tailbone to the top of the neck. A variety of things can trigger back pain, including:
- car or sports accidents
- weak core and back muscles
- sitting for long periods
- sitting, standing, and walking with a slumped posture
- sleeping on an unsupportive mattress
- slipped discs
- degenerative issues
Postural and Alignment Issues
As we touched on in the previous section, your posture plays a big part in your overall health. If you tend to slump throughout the day, this puts excessive pressure on the spinal column. It also forces your muscles to overwork to support the spine, straining them, and increasing the chance of damage.
Discomfort in the Extremities
Major nerves run along the spine. If your spinal column is out of balance, it can pinch or irritate a nerve. This condition could result in muscle weakness, numbness, and pain along your limb. Depending on its location, nerve irritation can also trigger headaches.
The problems you experience vary greatly depending on where your spine has been compromised and what happened. There are also individual differences. No two people react to injuries or misalignments in the same way. This is why it’s important to schedule a consultation with an experienced chiropractor. These trained professionals can pinpoint what’s going on and develop an effective treatment plan.
Chiropractic Care for Spinal Health
Are you ready to do something about that stubborn back pain? Do you want to get to the bottom of your aches and pains without relying on surgery and pain medication? Give Access To Health a call today at (970) 530-0981 and we will schedule an appointment at our Fort Collins wellness center.
Our Services
We want to ensure that when you enter our doors you know exactly what to expect.
Chiropractor in Fort Collins, CO
A chiropractic adjustment can make you feel so much better. Your body does not want to be out of alignment, and that’s exactly what an adjustment can help address. It is also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation. The adjustment refers to the manipulation of the vertebrae that have abnormal movements and are not functioning properly. A chiropractic adjustment will assist in fixing these issues.
Gonstead Technique
The Gonstead Chiropractic System is unique because it is thorough, complete and specific in both analyzing and treating the spine. A Gonstead Chiropractor will address your entire spine when evaluating for the presence of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments producing nerve interference or irritation) which cause ill health. The Gonstead Analysis is used to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex by utilizing the following five criteria:
Kids and Chiropractic
A child’s health and wellness are a top priority for any parent, and a resilient body starts with a healthy nervous system. At Access To Health, we understand the unique needs of children and how chiropractic care can support their overall health. From boosting the immune system to improving posture and addressing common childhood concerns, chiropractic care can make a big difference in your child’s well-being.
Headaches & Migraines
Headaches and migraines are among the top reasons people begin their search for a chiropractor. On average, 45 million Americans suffer from headaches each year, and those that experience regular migraines are reported to miss an average of 19 days of work.The symptoms of headaches and migraines differ. Headaches are usually milder, with pain localized behind the eyes and sinuses, or around the temples.These forms of headaches are usually described as “Sinus Headaches” or “Tension Headaches”.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.