Cold Weather and Joint Pain
Winter, like any season, presents risks for injuries that our team at Enhanced Living Chiropractic can treat. Cold weather can cause several problems that may require a visit to a chiropractor. Keep reading to learn more about cold-weather dangers.
How Slips and Falls Can Affect You
A slick surface like ice can cause you to fall backward, while a tumble on an uneven surface might send you landing forward or on your side. Either way, after a slip or fall, you may experience neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, a herniated disc, sciatica, or another injury. Since recovering from untreated slip-and-fall injuries can take weeks or even months, you might consider using one of the services offered by a chiropractor at our practice for quicker relief. If the pain persists, it’s a good idea to schedule an exam to prevent the injury from worsening.
Find Relief for Snow Shoveling Injuries
Improper snow removal techniques can lead to various snow shoveling injuries. Among these are lower back issues, sprained ligaments, damage to one or more facet joints in the spine, and ruptured or herniated discs. Snow shoveling can also cause injuries to the arms, hands, and shoulders. To avoid snow shoveling injuries, it’s important to take precautions such as maintaining a wider-than-usual stance, bending the knees, tilting the hips forward, keeping the back flat, and avoiding torso twisting.
Find Natural and Effective Care for Joint Pain
When the temperature drops, many people experience joint pain in their knees, shoulders, wrists, elbows, or ankles. If you are one of them, seek the help of a chiropractor near you at one of our convenient locations. Do you prefer to avoid medications? At Enhanced Living Chiropractic, we treat patients naturally. You and your family can expect skilled treatment for slips and falls, snow shoveling injuries, and joint pain. If you live in upstate South Carolina, Greenville County, Spartanburg County, Simpsonville, Greer, Inman, or Travelers Rest, contact us today to schedule an appointment online or by phone.