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Chiropractic adjustments are one of the most powerful tools we have for restoring alignment, improving mobility, and reducing pain. Many people feel immediate relief after an adjustment, but sometimes the joint or back pain creeps back. And that means something else is going on, and structural interventions like phyisical therapy or adjustments alone may not help.
Why does this happen? And what can you do about it?
The truth is, adjustments alone do not always address the root causes of joint and back pain. Let’s explore why and what you can do to finally break the cycle.
1. Alignment vs. Inflammation
An adjustment restores motion and takes pressure off your nerves. But if your body is inflamed from the inside, the pain often returns. That is because the mechanical problem has been helped, but the chemical fire still burns.
2. Pain Is a Whole-Body Issue
Joint and back pain rarely start in one spot. They are often driven by underlying issues like:
- Poor digestion and gut imbalances
- Food sensitivities
- Blood sugar swings
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Hidden infections, including tick-borne illness
Ticks, in particular, can carry infections that trigger chronic inflammation in the joints, spine, and connective tissues. If this underlying cause is missed, pain can return no matter how many adjustments are given.
If these root causes are not addressed, your body keeps sending out “fire signals” that inflame your joints and spine.
3. Muscle and Ligament Support Matters
Even when your spine and joints are adjusted, the tissues that hold them in place, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, may be weak or overstressed. If they are not supported, the adjustment will not hold as long as it should.
4. Joints Need Nutritional Building Blocks
Your joints and back rely on strong connective tissue and a healthy inflammatory response to stay pain-free. That is where targeted, whole-food supplements come in:
- Doctor’s Research Ligament Complex Ligament Complex™ – helps nourish and strengthen ligaments and connective tissue.
- Doctor’s Research Inflam-Enzyme – supports your body’s natural anti-inflammatory response to calm irritation in joints and the spine.
5. Lifestyle Habits Make a Difference
Poor food choices, stress, poor sleep, dehydration, and lack of daily movement can all fuel joint and back pain. Without addressing these lifestyle factors, pain relief will always be temporary.
What we have the most control over includes food and water intake.
While non-processed real food is headed in the right direction, it may not be enough. Non-organic foods have pesticides and herbicides that cause inflammation. And non-grassfed (regular) meats are full of omege-3s, which is the omega that causes inflammation. Processed foods also cause an abundance of inflammation.
So if you notice someone eating only grass-fed meats and avoiding processed foods, they may very well be managing an inflammatory condition through their food choices!
Your Path Forward with Dr. Bonnie
Chiropractic adjustments are essential for alignment and nervous system health. But lasting relief from joint and back pain comes when you combine adjustments with nutrition, targeted supplements, and lifestyle changes. This whole-body approach is what allows healing to truly take place.
If you are ready to get to the root of your pain and finally experience lasting relief, I would love to help. Together, we can create a personalized wellness plan that includes the right functional tests, adjustments, and nutritional support.
👉 Click here to schedule your free discovery call and learn more about how we can work together.
Dr. Bonnie Juul
References
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- Calder PC. “Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes.” Nutrients. 2010;2(3):355–374.
- Manheimer E, et al. “Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis.” Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2010;40(2):131–142.
- Chou R, et al. “Nonpharmacologic therapies for low back pain: a systematic review for an American College of Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline.” Annals of Internal Medicine. 2017;166(7):493–505.
- Doctor’s Research, Inc. Nutritional Supplement Product Information. Available at: www.doctorsresearch.com