Chiropractors refer to a type of healthcare spine specialist who primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. Chiropractors, like Dr. Adam Bezanis of Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL, offer noninvasive techniques and complementary methodologies to address back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal problems.
What Symptoms and Conditions Does a Spine Specialist Treat? Spine specialists are trained to diagnose various spinal conditions accurately. This typically involves a thorough evaluation of a patient's medical history, a physical exam, and often the use of diagnostic imaging to identify the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms. Common reasons for people to visit us include:
- Pain and Stiffness.
- Spinal Disc Conditions
- Pinched Nerves
- Head & Neck Pain
- Auto or Sports Injuries
- Worker's Compensation Cases
- Diabetic and other types of Neuropathy, to name a few.
Once diagnosed, a spine specialist can craft a recommended treatment plan, which will depend on the condition, its intensity, and your individual preferences and needs as a client of Dr. Bezanis at Lemont Chiropractic Center.
Spine Specialist/Chiropractic Treatment Options
Many spine conditions are effectively managed with noninvasive techniques that do not require surgery. These approaches are complementary in nature with an objective aim to reduce or remove pain and improve your overall movement and, thus, your quality of life. They include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments/Manipulations
- Physical Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Class IV Laser Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercises and more
It is noted that when noninvasive methods are ineffective in bringing about the desired results - or when the spinal condition is so severe, a chiropractor may recommend a surgical evaluation.
Spine Specialist and Rehabilitation Options
After surgery or other treatment options, chiropractors, or spine specialists, in combination with other healthcare professionals, help patients regain their strength, flexibility, and function so they can return to their daily activities. In other words, a chiropractor may play an active role in a client's postoperative care as this helps to ensure that the client's recovery is full and without potential complications.
In addition, a chiropractor is also adept at recommending the following to a) effectively keep your spine functioning optimally and b) reduce the risk of possible future spinal issues -
- Exercises that strengthen and provide flexibility.
- Lifestyle changes like weight management, nutritional advice, and more.
- Ergonomic revisions to home and work areas, and more.
Contact a Leading Lemont, IL, Spine Specialist Today
Dr. Bezanis is a spine specialist serving the greater Lemont, IL, area. For more information on our services, contact a member of Lemont Chiropractic Center's staff at 630-257-9132 or online.