6 Surprising Things Your Chiropractic Specialist can Help With

1. Treating Headaches

Unfortunately, headaches are something that we all deal with from time to time. However, many people are surprised to find out that headaches—more often than not—can be traced to the spine or some other nagging joint pain.

One of the number one causes of headaches is chronic neck pain. The more stress that you have built up in your neck, and its supporting muscle groups, the more consistently you'll experience headaches.

Did you know that there are different types of headaches? Some of the types include:

• Tension headaches
• Hypertension headaches
• Migraines
• Cluster headaches
• Rebound headaches
• Post-traumatic headaches (such as after a car crash)
• Secondary headaches
• Primary headaches & more

What's even more surprising is that your chiropractic specialist in St Petersburg FL can help alleviate them all. Be sure to schedule an initial appointment to learn about the different ways we can help you find relief from your frequent headaches.

2. Strengthening Your Immune System

As we said in the introduction, you'd be shocked at the features in your body that can be traced to the spine—the primary focal point of any strong chiropractic practice. 

If you're experiencing a misaligned spine (as most untreated patients are), then the nervous system in your brain can experience several dysfunctions. Since the nervous system and immune system are closely connected, your immune system won't have a proper reaction to the different illnesses and diseases that make their way into your system.

That's why stress can cause you to become sick. If your brain and body are dealing with an immense amount of stress but is dysfunctioning due to your misaligned spine, it can cause your entire system to go off the rails. 

By receiving consistent treatment from a chiropractic specialist, your spine will always remain in prime condition, protecting your nervous system and allowing it to send alerts to your immune system to fight off disease faster.

3. Treating Animals

This might be the most surprising treatment of all. Many patients are shocked to find out that animals can receive chiropractic treatment, and even more shocked that chiropractors tend to them.

It isn't uncommon for chiropractors to give pets an adjustment if they're experiencing noticeable back pain or neck pain. In fact, some of the top trainers in the world actively seek out proactive chiropractic treatment for their horses. 

That said, we recommend that you take your animals to their veterinarian first. Sometimes vets will recommend that you seek out chiropractic treatment for your pet if they're experiencing joint pain, muscle pain, etc.

4. Boosting Your Mental Health

For most people, psychologists and therapists are the primary source of care for treating high amounts of stress and anxiety, and rightly so! But you might be surprised to learn that improved mental health is a byproduct of receiving treatment from a chiropractic specialist.



Frequent adjustments have been proven to give you higher levels of energy, as well as improve brain function and the production of hormones such as endorphins (the feel-good hormone) inside your brain.

The result is an improved mood, as well as more protection from the stress and anxiety you face. With regular visits to your chiropractic specialist, you'll be mentally and physically prepared to fight off any stress or depression that comes your way.

5. Improves Flexibility

It's no coincidence that people start to feel less and less flexible as they age. The regression of your flexibility is a natural result of the wear and tear that your body has gone through.

The good news is that a chiropractic specialist can help you right the ship! Through consistent treatment, they'll help improve your range of motion and get you back into pique physical condition. This isn't just important for those that play sports or work out religiously; everyone needs the flexibility to go about their day.

For those of you that think flexibility isn't important, think again. The more you neglect your range of motion, the more disability that you'll battle later in life. Reach out to a chiropractic specialist in St Petersburg today.

6. Athletic Injuries

It doesn't matter if you play a sport once a week, professionally, or are a student-athlete, all athletes go through wear and tear. Sometimes, you even sustain a severe injury.



A chiropractic specialist can help in two ways. First, they can provide treatment for joint and muscle injuries, helping you find relief from the chronic pain related to the injury you've sustained.

Second, they can provide preventative treatments to strengthen the flexibility of your body, thus drastically reducing the likelihood of you sustaining an injury in the first place.

Invest in a Chiropractic Specialist for Your Needs

Now that you have seen the wide variety of things that can be treated by an experienced chiropractic specialist, be sure to find the right St Petersburg treatment for your needs.



Take the time to read this article as well for more information on how chiropractic can offer help and hope, even when your stress levels are through the roof.

For more inquiries, please be sure to reach out to us via phone at 727-440-0404 and we will be happy to assist you further.