When you feel good physically, it impacts how you feel mentally. Feeling good mentally makes it easier to connect with those you love. Meaningful connections often increase your energy. This energy can help you move your body and be more mindful of what you eat.
Together, these things make you feel better physically. It all feeds into a positive cycle that can lead you toward living a life you love. My goal is to help your body function at its top level so that you feel your best.
You deserve to live a full life without anything holding you back, so call the office at 630-448-2205 or use the online scheduling system to make your appointment today.
Let’s look at what you have to gain and what you have to lose.
Acute Pain
When pain comes on suddenly, it is considered acute pain. It has a specific cause that often can be identified. It may be a fall, lifting something heavy, or rolling your ankle. But it could also be something less extreme like bending to tie your shoes or sleeping funny.
In any circumstance, your body will give us clues as to what it needs. There are different approaches we can take based on what you are experiencing. Most of the time, it will be appropriate to start treatment immediately. Occasionally we will want to run tests to see if a fracture, break, or infection is causing the pain.
Lingering Pain
Nobody wants to experience lingering or chronic pain. You may be able to handle it for a while, but eventually, it takes a toll on you. When it gets to be too much, it can impact every aspect of your life.
Maybe you thought it would go away on its own, so you never sought medical care. Or perhaps you've gone to another doctor, and they didn't relieve the problem. It is discouraging to feel like your pain will be a part of your life forever, but I have alleviated lingering pain for a lot of people. I encourage you not to give up; you deserve to feel better.
Wellness
Chiropractic care is valuable for everyone; you do not need to be in pain to benefit from it. Regular care can help prevent injury and catch muscular-skeletal issues before they become a big problem. It can impact the nervous system bringing the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems into balance. This can get you out of the fight-or-flight state. This is good for digestion, stress, and overall wellness. It can also impact your immune system.
Since the early 1900s, there has been evidence that regular chiropractic care has a positive effect on the immune system. It is believed that regulating your nervous system leads your body to function more efficiently making your immune responses more effective. For more information about the benefits and impact on the immune system, check out "Why Chiropractic Care is So Important."
Whole Body Approach
I treat the human body as a complex system, not just individual parts. This is likely why my patients see such good results.
If you are experiencing knee pain, I will examine the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves around your knee.
- If we find joints that aren't moving properly, we will mobilize them.
- If we find muscles that are too tight, or nerves that are entrapped, we will use the Active Release Technique (ART) to release them.
- If we find weak muscles, we will give you exercises to strengthen them.
Sometimes, however, the root of the pain is in an area you would not expect. Your gait, movement patterns, and inflammation in the body also impact your knee. So, we will examine those issues and make a treatment plan to address them. My goal is to look at the state of your body as a whole because that is the best way to get your body functioning well the fastest.
My Promise to You
I promise to treat you as an individual and designed a care plan just for you. Every human body is unique, so you will not find a cookie-cutter approach to health here. You won’t be asked to go through a random number of visits. We will look at what is appropriate for your situation and create a plan to get you back to feeling like the best you possible.
I will always listen to your feedback during treatment. Healing should not hurt, so you can expect little to no discomfort during your appointments. If something is not working for you, just speak up and we will make adjustments to your treatment plan. We are working together, so you will always be in control. I just ask you to invest in yourself throughout the week, so you can see the results you want as quickly as possible.
If you are experiencing acute or chronic pain, don't suffer needlessly. You can set up an appointment by calling 630-448-0255 or schedule online here. Let's get you enjoying life again!
Dr. Jamie