When you think about a chiropractic adjustment, you may first think about a sports injury, auto accident or back/neck pain. What you might not realize is that chiropractic treatment can be highly effective for helping those suffering from chronic conditions like arthritis and other health conditions. The team at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center offers a wide variety of treatment and support options for people with chronic illness including:
Chiropractic Adjustments: Chiropractic adjustments can dramatically decrease overall pain, which can be associated with chronic illnesses such as arthritis
. When this pain is decreased and your spine is realigned, you can more easily do routine activities, which can improve your overall healthy. Chiropractic adjustments also boost your immune system.
Massage Therapy: can relax your muscles, allowing your range of motion to improve which also promotes normal physical activity. Massages also reduce stress, which can be a huge factor when you are facing a chronic injury.
Nutritional Advice and easy ways to increase physical activity: Another component of care that our team can provide is helping you develop a nutritional and exercise plan that works for you. Each person is different, and our team will make sure that your plan is personalized and workable for you, given your goals and any concerns or limitations that you have. Thinking about what you are putting into your body and trying to move more can have a huge positive impact on reducing your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, some of the deadliest chronic conditions.
Using Functional Medicine to Combat Chronic Disease
A chronic condition can make you feel like you may never feel like yourself again. The staff at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center understands what it is like to manage a chronic illness. We will get to know you, understand your symptoms, your health history and develop a personalized treatment plan that will help empower you to make changes in your life that will improve your condition and prevent other health issues. We use the tenets of functional medicine to partner with our clients. We are responsive to their needs and create a long term approach to overall health. We will help you identify areas of your life where you can realistically improve your health and come up with specific, tangible strategies to reach those goals.
For more information to schedule an appointment or to speak with a member of our team, call 651-644-7207 to schedule a free consultation.
