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Millions of Americans turn to chiropractors to relieve chronic pain. Chiropractors use adjustments and other proven strategies to relieve chronic pain in various ways. For many chronic pain sufferers, chiropractors are the right solution.
Today, we’re discussing prevailing myths about chronic pain relief and chiropractic care, including strategies chiropractors use to help patients manage chronic pain.
Myth #1: Work Through the Pain
There’s a prevailing myth of ‘no pain, no gain’. If you aren’t willing to put up with the pain, then you don’t deserve to experience ‘the gain’. Of course, this is a myth. Chronic pain can be devastating. Sometimes, you can’t simply work through it. Ignoring chronic pain can lead to self-medication. Untreated pain can cause lifelong physical or cognitive issues. Working through the pain may be the right choice in some situations – but it’s rarely a valid solution for serious chronic pain.
Myth #2: It’s All In Your Head
This myth builds off the first myth. Some people claim chronic pain is all in your head – so you should just learn to put up with it. Pain is complex. It involves both the mind and body. Some types of pain have no known causes, and even intense analysis will not reveal what’s causing the pain. Other pain is traced to specific issues or systems. Pain is invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s in your head. Pain is a serious concern that needs to be addressed.
Myth #3: I Should Learn to Live with the Pain
Learning to live with the pain is not the right choice for everyone. There are countless options for pain relief, ranging from chiropractic care to relaxation therapy to meditation to drugs. Some people treat chronic pain using pharmaceutical drugs. Others use recreational drugs. Some meditate, while others turn to alternative therapies. Based on your unique physiology, you should choose the right pain management therapy for you.
Myth #4: Going to a Doctor or Chiropractor for Pain Relief Means You’re Weak
If you go to a medical doctor or chiropractor for pain relief, it means you’re weak – at least that’s what the myth says. That’s not true. In fact, you could argue that going to a specialist for pain relief means you’re strong – you’re not afraid to talk to someone about your pain, and you’re not ashamed about your issue. Going to a doctor or chiropractor for pain relief can be an effective solution for many types of pain.
Myth #5: Pain Medication Will Fix My Chronic Pain
Pain medication can be an effective pain relief strategy for certain types of people – but not everyone. Pain medication can have side effects. Most pain medication affects the symptoms of the condition – your pain – but it does not address the root causes.
Depending on your unique physiology, pain, and other factors, pain medication may or may not be the right choice.
Consider scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor to address your chronic pain. Many people are surprised by how effective chiropractic care can be for relieving chronic pain.