Some people claim to be unable to feel pain, while others may exaggerate. Nonetheless, chronic pain is far more common, lasting three to six months or longer. In fact, chronic pain may affect up to 55% of American adults at some point in their lives. 

It is one of the most common conditions for which adults seek medical attention. It is associated with other medical problems—issues such as limited mobility, opioid addiction, and overall dissatisfaction with life.

Because of its prevalence and impact, several chronic pain treatments, including chiropractic care, have been developed. Chiropractic care, unlike other medicated treatments, does not use medications or surgery. In relation, chiropractic can be used with other medical treatments to relieve chronic pain and speed recovery. 

What Are Some Examples of Chronic Pain?

People who suffer from chronic pain may have very different experiences. However, some characteristics are telltale signs that you are suffering from chronic pain. Here are a few examples:

• Consistent Pain for 12 Weeks or More
• Sharp or Dull Pain
• Aching or Burning

Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. While some doctors may dismiss pain if there is no obvious underlying cause, your chronic pain may be your body's reaction to an unnoticed injury or illness.

In some cases, chronic pain can result from a known injury that has not healed correctly. While chronic pain can appear anywhere in the body, some common types of chronic pain lead people to seek chiropractic care, including:

• Low-Back Pain
• Mid-Back Area
• Headaches
• Elbow, Shoulder, and Knee Pain

How Is Chronic Pain Treated?

Unfortunately, many care providers dismiss chronic pain, leaving numerous patients without deep, long-term treatments that address the underlying cause of the pain. While many people believe that taking pain medication is the best way to live pain-free, it does not address the source of the pain. 

Medication can only temporarily alleviate chronic pain. Over time, patients discover that they need to increase their dosages to achieve the same results.  The underlying condition may worsen over time without effective treatments that allow the body to use its natural healing mechanisms.

This is why, for people suffering from chronic pain for years, finding chiropractic care can be a life-changing experience.

Chiropractic care is a rehabilitative approach for those seeking natural pain relief. While chiropractic care's primary goal is to treat pain, it also aims to correct the misalignment or compression that is causing pain and inflammation.

A chiropractor can use a variety of techniques to relieve pressure in the area once the source of the pain has been identified. This improves blood flow and nerve function, allowing the body to begin its natural healing process.

Seek Relief from Chronic Pain with Chiropractic Care

If you've been in pain for so long that you've forgotten what it's like to be yourself, it's time to make a healthy and positive change. Monitto Chiropractic in Asheville, NC, treats common health problems with natural solutions to restore and maintain your health. 

When you come to our office, we'll work with you to develop a personalized plan to help you recover from chronic pain. Schedule an appointment with Monitto Chiropractic today!