While most people associate chiropractic care with spinal adjustments, this treatment is only a portion of what chiropractors can provide. In addition to offering comprehensive treatment options, an exceptional provider should also enhance care with a variety of products designed to relieve pain and improve mobility. If you’re seeing a chiropractor, here are seven tools your specialist should utilize depending on the needs of your condition.

7 Products That Can Enhance Chiropractic Treatment

1. Cervical Spine Pillows

Cervical spine pillows provide ergonomic support to the neck joints and muscles when the spine has become slightly misaligned. This product can be used for a variety of common conditions, including chronic headaches, stiff necks, TMJ, arthritis, and whiplash.

2. Back-Huggar® Lumbar Support Cushion

The Back-Huggar is a contoured cushion designed to support the lower back to maintain proper spine alignment. If you experience back pain as a result of sitting for long periods of time, this product can be easily attached to chairs and car seats to relieve and prevent discomfort.   

3. Biofreeze® Pain Relief Gel

When you experience chronic joint or muscle pain, Biofreeze topical gel can be applied to minimize symptoms and improve mobility. As a mentholated topical, this product penetrates the skin quickly to provide fast cooling relief.

4. Lumbar Support Belts

Lumbar support belts are a type of back brace that wraps around the lower back to hold the spine in place and limit movement. Standard models may be purchased to relieve general back pain and prevent injuries—such as those that occur as a result of heavy lifting. However, if you have a spinal deformity, your chiropractor may order a custom support belt that is designed to correct your specific alignment issues.

5. Cervical Collars

By supporting the head, cervical collars take pressure off joints and muscles to relieve neck pain. These braces may be prescribed after an injury—such as whiplash—to reduce stress to the neck and promote natural healing.

6. Knee-Wedge Pillows

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, knee-wedge pillows are placed under or between the knees during rest. By holding the legs in a specific position, these pillows can relieve pain associated with the hips and lower back.  

7. Inversion Tables

Inversion tables are devices that securely hold you in place upside down. As gravity pulls the spine down, it can relieve certain types of back pain—such as those associated with herniated discs.

If you believe any of these products may benefit your health, turn to West Chiropractic Clinic in Soldotna, AK. Providing state-of-the-art treatment options, this community chiropractor will address a variety of musculoskeletal conditions with confidence. Whether you’re suffering from neck pain or scoliosis, these specialists will take time to develop a custom treatment plan designed to target your specific symptoms and provide a natural path to healing. Visit this practice online to learn more about the services they offer, or call (907) 262-9171 to schedule a convenient appointment.