Why We Look Beyond the Pain: The Core Aim of Your Chiropractor

Posted: May 4th, 2020

This is one of the most common questions we hear at Falcon Chiropractic in Harrogate. You feel pain in your back, we assess the area but we also assess your neck. Why?

The fundamental goal of your chiropractor is clear: To restore normal movement and function to areas of the spine that are not working properly.

Pain is often the last symptom to appear, meaning a mechanical issue can be present long before you feel discomfort. We focus on finding and helping to correct the underlying issues that may affect your body's movement and control.

💡 The Nervous System: Your Body's Communication System

Your nervous system is the overarching control centre for how your body moves and responds to its environment.

Research shows that when a joint is restricted or "not working properly," it can alter the sensory input to the central nervous system. This may affect the coordination of your muscle and joint function.

Our goal as Chiropractors is to address these mechanical dysfunctions, ensuring your joints are moving well so your body can coordinate movement clearly.

⚡ The Circuit Breaker Analogy: Understanding Interference

Imagine your nervous system as your home's main electrical circuit. When you overload the system (with physical, emotional, or chemical stress), the circuit breaker trips to protect and prevent damage.

Your body is the same: when movement patterns are disrupted, the system may react by creating tension or restricting movement.

Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal movement in restricted joints.

Why We Adjust Other Areas:

We assess the whole spine because mechanical problems often occur in areas that haven't yet become painful. By addressing joint restriction across the entire spinal and musculoskeletal system, we aim to ensure the body's movement and coordination are balanced.

✅ What Happens When Joint Motion is Restored?

When normal joint motion is restored, your body reverts to a more coordinated state of function.

If a joint restriction has been chronic (present for a long time), your nervous system has adapted to that pattern. Just like retraining muscle memory, returning to optimal movement takes time and consistency.

Maintaining good joint and spinal function can help your body adapt more efficiently to the demands of daily life and stress over the long term.

For further information and to schedule an assessment, contact Falcon Chiropractic in Harrogate today.