Decrease Muscle Tension with Chiropractic Care
Muscle tension could be the basis for a variety of unwanted symptoms. Wreaking havoc on the body, stiff muscles often produce pain, headaches, reduce flexibility and restrict range of motion in your joints. Cleveland Clinic describes muscle tension and stiffness as “the sensation of tight, cramped or painful muscles.”
(Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/25147-muscle-stiffness)
The most common causes for muscle tension are:
Improper Sleep Position (Ergonomics)
Spinal misalignments or vertebrae that have shifted out of proper alignment put pressure on the nerve endings. This causes the nerves to become irritated and inflamed. The irritation pulls the nerve to send increased nerve impulses which cause the muscle to contract or pull on the muscles and soft tissue in the surrounding area. The muscles can become imbalanced or asymmetrical which results in poor posture because the body naturally compensates for by altering movement in other areas. This shift in movement will cause you to hold your body in an unnatural position (i.e. leaning on or favoring one side, slumped shoulders, etc.) putting extra pressure on the muscles and tendons. Eventually, because the muscles are laboring to maintain stability, they will become tight, tense and stiff.
For example, “tech neck” is an unnatural forward head posture often done when looking at electronic devices. Holding the head in a protruding forward position causes the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the front of the neck to shorten/tighten while the muscles in the back of the neck lengthen. With forward head position, the head can weigh three times the amount verses if the head was over top of your shoulders like it is supposed to be. An example would be if I told you to hold a bowling ball out in front of you. You can do it for a period of time but then it becomes too heavy. This is the same as having your head in a forward position while sitting at your desk. Overtime, this leads to headaches, stiffness and pain because the head is not properly supported by the neck.
If you fail to correct improper posture, muscle tension and stiffness can become a chronic condition. Therefore, your pain will persist as long as the muscles and soft tissues remain dysfunctional. Without treating the root cause, your condition will gradually become worse. As your pain levels progress, daily activities, relaxing and sleeping will become more difficult. That is why it is important to treat the source of your pain, not just the symptoms.
Chiropractic adjustments effectively remove misalignments by correcting the vertebrae that is out of place. Once vertebrae have been realigned, compression of the nerves will be alleviated, removing the irritation. The inflammation caused by the irritation then will decrease until eventually it is gone. This will allow soft tissues and muscles to release/loosen up to correct your postural issues and restore balance to your body.
Finding the right kind of treatment for you is equally as important as treating the source of your pain. There are many Oviedo chiropractors to choose from in Oviedo, FL. Each chiropractor in Oviedo has their own technique and way of practicing. For instance, with 25 years of experience, Dr. Ressler performs adjustments in his Oviedo chiropractic office by using a device called an “activator.” The activator is a spring-loaded instrument that gently moves only the individual vertebrae out of position back into alignment. This technique is called the “activator method.” By correcting only one vertebra at a time, this innovative chiropractic technique is safe and painless while being extremely precise and effective. The activator method is a quick procedure that restores full range of motion to the joint, while eliminating muscle tension at the same time.
Dr. Ressler is a chiropractor in Oviedo that believes in a whole-body approach to his chiropractic treatment plan. He will not only address the root cause of your postural issues but will also teach you customized exercises and stretches. These specific exercises and stretches are designed to alleviate muscle tension and offset the damage from poor posture. All the movements are simple to do and can be performed at home for your convenience.
Dr. Ressler’s chiropractic outlook is that you continue to feel the benefits of your adjustment long after your visit.
Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center’s promise to our patients is that we provide you with exceptional natural healthcare. Dr. Ressler’s chiropractic care plan treats the source of your muscle tension with safe, gentle and effective procedures. Don’t wait until your muscle pain becomes chronic. Our chiropractic Oviedo office is open late (full hours of operation) and has same day appointments so you can get out of pain today. Call 407-977-5005 or click here to schedule your appointment now!