Leading Causes of Disability & Chiropractic Care
Many people file for disability each year, as the inability to work affects millions worldwide. The main causes of disability often stem from chronic conditions and injuries. The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization, PAHO and WHO, keep up-to-date information on these causes for proper tracking. At Bare Chiropractic, we provide holistic, non-invasive solutions to address these issues when possible. Here are five leading causes of disability and how chiropractic intervention can play a crucial role in managing or even preventing these conditions.
Back and Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are leading causes of disability, often resulting from poor posture, degenerative conditions, and injuries. These pains can severely limit mobility and daily functioning, making simple tasks like sitting, standing, and walking difficult and painful.
Chiropractic adjustments correct spinal misalignments, relieve nerve pressure, and reduce pain. Regular spinal adjustments can restore proper alignment, improving posture and alleviating chronic pain that can prevent these issues from becoming life-altering disabilities.
Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to disability through complications like neuropathy and circulatory problems, which lead to functional limitations and chronic pain. Poor blood sugar control can cause nerve damage, resulting in pain, numbness, and difficulty walking.
Care from a Billings chiropractor can improve nervous system function, potentially enhancing overall health and mitigating some diabetic complications. Regular adjustments help manage pain and improve mobility. This holistic approach can complement medical treatments, improving overall health outcomes for diabetic patients.
Depressive Disorders
Depression can lead to disability by affecting daily activities, social interactions, and occupational roles. It often causes chronic pain, fatigue, and lack of motivation, making it difficult to engage in regular activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
By improving nervous system function, chiropractic care can enhance mental well-being. Chiropractic adjustments can also help reduce physical pain and tension, which often accompany depression.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety also impacts daily life by contributing to chronic pain, muscle tightness, headaches, and digestive issues. These symptoms can be debilitating, making it challenging to maintain a normal routine and enjoy life.
Chiropractic adjustments help reduce stress and muscle tension, lowering cortisol levels, the body’s primary stress hormone. By addressing the physical manifestations of anxiety, chiropractic care can improve both mental and physical health, helping practice members manage their symptoms more effectively.
Drug Use Disorders
Drug use disorders can lead to significant disability through addiction, physical health decline, and impaired social and occupational functioning. The consequences of drug use disorders often include chronic pain, mental health issues, and reduced quality of life.
Adjustments and chiropractic care can support recovery by managing pain without the need for medication and reducing reliance on drugs. By managing the underlying issues that contribute to drug use disorders, chiropractic care can support long-term recovery and improved well-being.
Find Relief at Bare Chiropractic
Disability from chronic conditions and injuries can significantly impact quality of life. At Bare Chiropractic, we are committed to helping our practice members achieve optimal health and well-being through personalized chiropractic care from Dr. Thomas Keogh and the Bare Chiropractic team.
Contact us today to meet our staff and learn more about how we can help you manage and overcome disability.
Sources
Kiani, A.K., Maltese, P.E., Dautaj, A., Paolacci, S., Kurti, S., Picotti, P.M., Bertelli, M. “Neurobiological basis of chiropractic manipulative treatment of the spine in the care of major depression.” Acta Biomedica, 2020; 91(Suppl 13): e2020006. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8023121/
“Leading causes of mortality and health loss at regional, subregional, and country levels in the Region of the Americas, 2000-2019.” ENLACE data portal, Pan American Health Organization; 2021. https://www.paho.org/en/enlace/leading-causes-death-and-disability
