Extremity Chiropractic in Peoria
Did you know that the chiropractic techniques effective for the spine can also be applied to other body joints? At Absolute Wellness, Dr. Kelch is one of only a handful of chiropractors in the Peoria area certified in extremity chiropractic care.
What Is an Extremity Adjustment?
Extremity adjustments differ from those focused on the spine, targeting joints outside of the spinal region. This includes areas such as hips, knees, ribs, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, ankles, feet, and even fingers and toes. Dr. Kelch restores normal strength and function through the realignment and rehabilitation of these joints, reducing pain and heightened performance.
Beginning with a hands-on evaluation, Dr. Kelch ensures each new patient’s central nervous system is optimal before focusing on extremity care. It’s a systematic and carefully tailored approach, focusing on the spine first to gauge how this impacts potential extremity issues.
Common sports injuries that extremity chiropractic care can effectively assist with include sprained ankles and sore shoulders. The body’s natural healing process is enhanced by realigning joints and stimulating blood flow. Therapies such as cold laser or ultrasound may be combined with adjustments to expedite recovery.
How Does It Compare to Conventional Treatments?
Compared to medication or surgery, chiropractic care for sports injuries often results in faster recovery times. While some injuries may require medical intervention (such as torn ACL or ligaments), minor injuries can significantly benefit from chiropractic care.
Who Can Benefit?
From figure skaters noticing alignment issues affecting their performance to competitive pickleball players in their 60s seeking relief from knee and hip issues, this specialized care can assist a broad range of individuals. Here are some of the conditions that Dr. Kelch can address with extremity chiropractic:
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis
- TMJ
Put Pain in Your Past & Better Function in Your Present
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