How Do You Know When You Need a Chiropractor?

Dr. Shaun Ohira, working on patient's back.

Are you experiencing pain or discomfort that just won’t seem to go away? It might be time to consider visiting a chiropractor. While many people associate chiropractors with back pain, they can help with a variety of conditions throughout the entire body, including headaches and joint & muscle pain, and can even aid in the physical recovery from an accident or injury.

Chiropractors utilize manipulations and adjustments via a variety of techniques to realign the body’s neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Re-alining these elements of the body can improve function and mobility and reduce chronic pain.

That said, the question remains: when is a good time to see a chiropractor? Simply put, if you suffer from any level of chronic pain, whether that be reoccurring migraines or severe and debilitating back pain, chiropractic therapies could help you reduce that pain and improve your standard of living. Before booking your first chiropractic appointment, however — knowing the issues chiropractors normally fix would be a great place to start.

What Problems Do Chiropractors Fix?

Since chiropractic treatments can be used for a variety of different conditions, there’s a wide range of things that chiropractic treatment can fix. Common symptoms that can be remedied via chiropractic care include:

Back and neck pain: This is the most common reason people seek chiropractic care.

Joint pain: Pain in your shoulders, hips, knees, or other joints can be a sign of misalignment.

Headaches: Frequent or severe headaches can sometimes be related to spinal misalignment.

Stiffness: Difficulty moving your joints freely can be an indicator of underlying issues.

Reduced flexibility: If you’ve noticed a decline in your flexibility, it might be due to spinal misalignment.

Numbness or tingling: These sensations can be caused by nerve compression, often related to spinal issues.

Poor posture: Slouching or hunching can lead to misalignment and pain.

Difficulty maintaining posture: If you find it challenging to stand or sit up straight, it might be a sign of spinal issues.

Car accidents: Whiplash and other injuries from car accidents can benefit from chiropractic care.

Falls or sports injuries: Chiropractic adjustments can help with recovery from these types of injuries.’

Remember, it’s essential to consult with a qualified chiropractor for a proper diagnosis. They can assess your condition and determine if chiropractic care is right for you. Don’t let pain or discomfort control your life. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, consider scheduling an appointment with Hawaii Elite Chiropractic.

Tyler Kimura
Dr. Shawn is absolutely amazing. Being an athlete himself, we can relate to my past sports injuries and how they are still affecting me. I can feel the difference when I take a break from seeing him so his treatments seem to be effective. Regular adjustments keep the pain to a minimum and often times completely gone. I highly recommend Elite Chiropractic. Thanks Doc.
Dan Ihara
When I’m on island, I go every week to Dr. Shaun and allows me to live an active life at the age of 60 without any pain while surfing daily. So happy to have found him years ago
Tiana Tori
Dr.Shaun Ohira is amazing. He is very caring and able to pin point exactly where you need adjustments. I feel confident in his hands. The office is in a great location and clean. Staff is lovely. Highly recommend. A+++
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