How Chiropractic Care Can Benefit Inpatient Addiction Treatment
While undergoing inpatient program treatment, individuals will typically process a variety of emotions and even physical ailments from withdrawal symptoms to existing injuries and conditions. This is completely normal, but the entire process can also induce stress and anxiety.
Individuals attending our inpatient program typically need a variety of treatments to help them heal mentally and physically. One option we have found to deliver proven results in chiropractic care.
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What Happens During a Visit with a Chiropractor
When used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, chiropractic care has been very effective at eliminating pain, discomfort, and stress which enables individuals to focus on getting healthy and recover. During chiropractic treatment, often referred to as an adjustment, the spine is manipulated in a way to reposition any vertebrae that are out of alignment. Adjusting the spine back into the proper position can also help bones, joints, and soft tissue slide back into place. This adjustment also alleviates any stress placed on the nervous system which in turn enables all bodily systems and functions to work more efficiently.
A properly aligned spine can alleviate pain, aches, and irritation while also improving mobility and creating an improved sense of well-being. Secondary benefits of a chiropractic adjustment include decreased swelling or inflammation and improved joint health. Patients may require several or on-going adjustments when experiencing chronic or recurring pain.
Implementing Chiropractic Care During Inpatient Treatment
Often, individuals undergoing inpatient care may feel overtaxed or anxious. Substance abuse treatment can be intense and working through all of the emotions can cause tension in the body. It is also common for people in recovery to experience pain and discomfort from preexisting conditions or injuries that were previously masked by their substance abuse. Regular chiropractic visits can reduce stress, improve overall health, and provide a drug-free option for pain management.
Eliminate Stress
Treatment is a stressful time and the stress is further compounded by possible withdrawal symptoms and the fact that patients must learn how to cope with some difficult experiences without using alcohol or drugs. This is part of treatment, but it can lead to anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Everyone handles the strain of treatment differently, and it is common for people to feel tension in their body and tight muscles. This discomfort can be a distraction to therapy sessions. A chiropractic adjustment is one possible solution to alleviate this physical stress and tension from the body.
Drug-Free Pain Care
The physical pain from injuries and medical conditions can also cloud an individual’s mental state and make treatment difficult or even impossible. Chiropractic care can address many instances of pain and alleviate the discomfort without the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is important for people undergoing substance abuse treatment who may be fearful to use any form of medication to treat pain.
Greater Quality of Life
Receiving care for substance abuse is important and challenging. Any mental or physical ailments can make an individual feel depressed or anxious and make treatment all the more difficult. Chiropractic care is one option that when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan can significantly help individuals attending inpatient treatment.
