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As the temperatures drop, it’s common to feel your joints stiffen and your discomfort flare up. Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, past injuries, or unexplained aches, joint pain can seriously limit how you move and how you feel. If you’re in the Lower Mainland and looking for a natural, drug-free way to restore mobility and reduce pain, chiropractic care could be the answer. At Legacies Health Centre, we understand how frustrating it is to feel held back by your body. That’s why our experienced chiropractors take a hands-on, personalized approach to help ease pain, realign your body, and get you moving with confidence again.

What Is Joint Pain and What Causes It?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aching, or soreness in any of the body’s joints, such as the knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, or spine. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Arthritis: This is one of the most common causes, especially osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear of cartilage in joints.
• Injuries: Sprains, strains, or trauma can cause joint pain.
• Inflammation: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or bursitis cause swelling and pain.
• Repetitive Stress: Overuse of joints from work or sports activities can lead to inflammation and pain.
• Postural or Mechanical Issues: Misalignment or uneven pressure on joints can provoke discomfort.

Cold weather often exacerbates joint stiffness and soreness, making it necessary to seek treatment. Understanding the root cause of your joint pain is key to effective management.

Who Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain?

Chiropractic care is suitable for people of varying ages and activity levels who experience joint pain and reduced mobility. Those who commonly see relief through chiropractic care include:

• Adults suffering from osteoarthritis or other types of arthritis are looking for pain relief and improved function.
• Individuals dealing with joint pain from past injuries, including those suffering from conditions like herniated discs or whiplash.
• Patients experiencing joint stiffness that limits daily activities.
• People who prefer a drug-free, holistic treatment option.
• Those seeking an integrative approach to musculoskeletal health.

Chiropractors have specialized training to assess joint function, diagnose dysfunctions, and develop targeted treatment plans. At Legacies Health Centre, our team provides personalized care tailored to your joint health needs.

How Can Chiropractic Care Treat Joint Pain?

Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring joint mobility and alignment, reducing inflammation, and improving nervous system function. Here are some ways chiropractic care helps treat joint pain:

• Joint Adjustments: Chiropractors perform precise manual manipulations to realign joints that may be misaligned or restricted, improving movement and reducing pain.
• Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques such as myofascial release or massage help relax muscles surrounding the joints, reduce tension, and promote healing.
• Rehabilitative Exercises: Chiropractors guide patients through exercises that strengthen joints and improve stability, which helps prevent further injury.
• Postural and Ergonomic Advice: Improving posture and movement patterns reduces undue stress on joints, supporting long-term joint health.
• Pain and Inflammation Reduction: Chiropractic adjustments can enhance blood flow and reduce nerve irritation, alleviating symptoms associated with joint pain.

Many patients experience noticeable relief and better joint mobility after just a few chiropractic sessions. For those managing chronic conditions, a longer-term care plan can go beyond easing symptoms. It’s designed to support long-lasting improvement in function, comfort, and overall quality of life.

If joint pain or arthritis is impacting your daily life, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Chiropractic care at Legacies Health Centre offers a trusted, evidence-based path to relief and restored mobility. Our experienced chiropractors in the Lower Mainland are dedicated to helping you live pain-free and move with ease.

Take the first step toward improving your joint health. Contact Legacies Health Centre to schedule your chiropractic consultation and experience expert care tailored to your needs. Our chiropractors serve patients in North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey Nordel and South Surrey.

Dr. Thomson’s interest in sports, performance, and his personal resolution of chronic pain led him to pursue his chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic West.

During his studies, he was an active participating member of the Student American Association Sports Council (SACA) and gained valuable experience providing care at various sporting events.

In practice, Dr. Thomson uses a variety of different techniques to both recover from discomfort or prevent it. This often includes:

• manual chiropractic adjustments,
• Active Release Technique (ART),
• and Graston soft tissue treatments.

Dr. Thomson also specializes in BioFlex laser treatments.

Book online with Dr. Glen Thomson in Nordel here.