Joint pain in the back, hips and shoulders can wreak havoc on your daily life, career, family and fitness goals. If one or all of these primary leverage points in the body are out of alignment, serious pain and restrictions are a result. Using sound body mechanics in combination with maintenance chiropractic adjustments can support your efforts at a painless body. Standing, sitting, lying or actively running, place different pressures on these joints. If you find yourself suffering with one or all of these joints aching, it is time to consider some sound changes in posture, body mechanics and the inclusion of stretching and resistance training.
Types
Different types of treatment methods exist to support joint alignment and reduce existing inflammation within the joints. Stretching out the painful area of the body, be it the back, shoulder or hips, can help ease the immediate pain you feel. Stretch the joint with focused pressure, deep breathing and hold for a count of 12 to 15. You can also visit a chiropractor for weekly to monthly visits until your pain has subsided. These professionals can help you determine what is going on with your joints, and offer you pointers to eliminate continued stress that may be creating the joint pain. Adding some basic resistance exercises can also support the elimination of joint pain. Build the back muscles to support posture, balance and also to relieve added stress on the hips.
Features
The back supports all the other joints and musculature of the body. If the back is not in right alignment, the hips and shoulders will pay the price as well. Pain will likely be noted in all those regions of the body, as they are intricately connected and carry out movement in a synergistic way. Through developing proper body mechanics of the spine, with good posture, the pain in your hips and shoulders should subside.
Identification
Just five to 10 minutes of stretching in the morning and at night can provide significant lower back pain relief over time, suggests Spine-Health.com. Stand or sit comfortably and bend your head forward while drawing the chin close, toward the chest, until a stretching is felt in the back and neck, on into the shoulders. Continue this stretch until the pressure is lessened and the pain reduced. Rest your stomach on a Swiss ball, with your feet straight behind you. Place your hands behind your head, then draw your torso up and away from the floor. Hold this posture for three counts, then return to neutral. Complete 12 repetitions of the back exercises.
Prevention/Solution
Prevention is possible with any joint pain, as body mechanics and posture while sitting, walking or sleeping can be mastered. Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects from the ground. Keep your shoulder back and reach your arms to the ground when standing, for a correct posture. Lie down on your bed with a pillow between your knees, to support the proper alignment of your spine and hips. If pain develops, quickly begin a stretching routine to minimize the pain.
History
Chiropractic work has been used over centuries, as ancient healers understood the many benefits of a healthy spine. Chiropractic work became more popular in 1895, as a reliable and powerful, natural source of health and joint care. Daniel David Palmer discovered the specific spinal adjustment, and he was also the one to develop the philosophy of chiropractic, which forms the foundation for the profession as we know it today, suggests WorldChiropracticAlliance.org.
