Most people tend
to associate chiropractors with relieving back pain and neck pain.
While chiropractors do have a solid reputation for handling those
conditions, chiropractors can treat more than just a sore back or
neck. The following conditions are only a few of the many aches and
pains that an
experienced chiropractor can treat:
Plantar
Fasciitis
Plantar
fasciitis is caused by an inflamed plantar fascia, a thick connection
of ligaments just underneath the foot. People who walk or run for
long periods of time, have poor gait, or wear ill-fitting shoes often
develop plantar fasciitis.
Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome is caused by the irritation of the median nerve in the wrist
due to an inflammation of the ligaments that comprise the carpal
tunnel. It is common for people who suffer from Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome to report weakness in the first four fingers, and varying
levels of pain in the hand.
Sciatica
If you feel an
intense pain traveling down either one or both of your legs, you may
be suffering from sciatica. The pain is caused by the inflammation of
the leg’s soft tissue irritating the sciatic nerves in your leg.
Chiropractic care can ease the inflammation of the soft tissue in the
legs or use spinal manipulation if the condition is caused by a
problem in the spine.