Port Townsend chiropractor, chiropractor in Port Townsend, WA

How does it work?

The causes of joint dysfunction are mechanical trauma, chemical exposure, and mental or emotional stress. Mechanical causes are referred to as micro- or macro- trauma. Micro-trauma can also be called repetitive stress injury. Sitting with poor posture at a desk and typing all day can cause problems such as carpal tunnel or neck, upper back, or low back pain. Macro-trauma refers to pain due to an accident such as a fall or a car crash. Both forms of mechanical causes of joint dysfunction can usually benefit immensely from chiropractic care.

Chemical toxicity is another important cause of joint dysfunction and pain. Environmental chemical exposure, smoking, heavy drinking, and poor diet can create chemical imbalances in the body that lead to inflammation and pain, and many disease processes, in the body.

Stress is perhaps the most difficult cause of spinal dysfunction to address, but there is no question that reduction in mental or emotional stress is intimately linked to the proper functioning of all of the tissues in your body.

The customized care you receive from Dr. Calah will try to address the causes of your pain on several different levels. Treatment may include exercise, balance training, nutritional supplements and meditation in addition to chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Calah also regularly works with other healhcare providers such as medical doctors, naturopaths, midwives, physical therapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists to create a healthcare team that will get you feeling better as soon as possible.