Chiropractic Care in New Jersey: Drug-Free Pain Relief, Mobility, and Injury Recovery

Chronic pain invades every area of life, impacting your sleep, your focus, and your ability to participate in activities you love. At Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine, we understand how debilitating this can be. That is why we’re dedicated to providing personalized, drug-free treatment plans to alleviate pain and improve your quality of life. Visit one of our 10 locations across New Jersey to consult with a chiropractor near you. Our team of licensed practitioners will help you feel your best.

Key Takeaways

• Chiropractic care uses precise adjustments to realign the spine and reduce pressure on nerve roots, relieving pain and improving wellness throughout the body.
• Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine offers a variety of chiropractic services, including posture adjustments, manipulation, ART, EPAT, targeted exercises, and more.
• Our team of practitioners draws from multiple disciplines and treatment types to provide comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care.
• We have multiple care centers in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, making it easy to find a convenient location near home.

What Is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care aims to relieve chronic pain by taking advantage of how the spine and nervous system relate to one another. The spine houses the spinal cord, which relays sense and movement information between the body and the brain. Nerves split off the spinal cord to extend the information network throughout the body. Chiropractors use gentle, precise pressure to adjust the spine in key locations. These adjustments remove pressure from root nerves to reduce pain.

Because nerves are connected to the spinal cord, chiropractic adjustments can be used to promote full-body wellness. Reduced nerve pressure helps to relieve chronic discomfort while improving physical function. Patients enjoy reduced pain, greater mobility, and an overall sense of well-being without drugs. The technique is holistic and non-invasive, and it can be personalized to achieve the patient’s unique goals.

Conditions We Treat with Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic adjustments treat issues with the musculoskeletal system. They can be used effectively for a wide variety of conditions within that category, ranging from acute (temporary) conditions to chronic sources of pain. Some of the conditions we treat include:

Back and Neck Pain

Back and neck pain are common complaints that may be caused by muscle strains, work or athletic injuries, arthritis, poor posture, and more. Chiropractic adjustments can restore the correct spinal alignment to relieve tension, inflammation, and pain.

Herniated Discs

Spinal discs provide shock absorption between vertebrae. When one becomes ruptured or herniated, its leaking core may create pressure against the spinal cord or a root nerve. Chiropractic care is a non-surgical solution to alleviate nerve pressure and improve mobility.

Sciatica

Sciatica is characterized by a shooting or radiating pain that moves from the back into the buttocks, thighs, and lower legs. It is caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back. Chiropractic care helps to relieve sciatica by reducing pressure on the nerve, eliminating pain.

Sports Injuries

Traumatic or overuse injuries are a risk in sports participation. When your pain keeps you off the field or court, chiropractic care can enhance your recovery to get you back into play sooner. Adjustments may also reduce the risk of re-injury so that you can play without reservations.

Headaches and Migraines

Almost everyone experiences headaches or migraines on occasion. Frequent or chronic headaches are often due to tension or stress, which contribute to recurring pain. Chiropractic adjustments address the root cause of tension to relieve headaches and reduce their frequency.

Joint and Muscle Pain

Joint pain, whether it is caused by arthritis or an old injury, can interfere with your everyday mobility. Chiropractic care counteracts joint conditions to reduce pain, combat stiffness, and improve flexibility. It may also slow degeneration to help you stay mobile longer.

Our Chiropractic Techniques and Services

After evaluating the patient’s condition and learning more about their goals, our licensed chiropractors design a personalized plan for pain management. Most plans incorporate multiple techniques to provide maximum possible relief. We are proud to offer a full range of advanced, proven, evidence-based treatments, including the following:

Spinal Adjustments

Spinal manipulations form the foundation of chiropractic care. The chiropractor uses their hands or small instruments to apply gentle external pressure to the spine. This pressure is precisely placed to adjust the spine’s alignment in target areas related to the patient’s pain. The adjustments remove pressure from nerves to allow unimpeded function. You may hear a popping or snapping sound during the adjustment, which sounds like cracking your knuckles.

Chiropractic spinal manipulations are not painful. It is normal to feel sore after treatment, but the soreness should go away within 24 hours. It will be replaced by reduced pain, improved body function, and an overall sense of health and well-being.

Active Release Techniques

Active Release Techniques (ART) are a patented form of manual therapy that combines chiropractic adjustments with exercise. The chiropractor applies precise pressure to the target area while the patient simultaneously moves the site from a flexed to a relaxed position. The combination of pressure and motion breaks down tissue tension and adhesions caused by overuse. Adhesions, which are also called muscle knots, are consequences of repetitive use or injury. They lead to symptoms such as:

• Muscle weakness
• Numbness
• Persistent aches
• Tingling and burning sensations
• Intense sensitivity

ART breaks down adhesions to loosen the muscle fibers. By doing so, it relieves pain and restores unimpeded mobility. ART may also release nerves and blood vessels that have become entrapped by adhesions, reducing nerve symptoms and encouraging circulation for faster recovery.

EPAT (Shockwave Therapy)

Extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT) is also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy. The chiropractor uses a medical device to direct acoustic shockwaves at the target area. The shockwave does two things:

• First, it creates a direct mechanical force on the tissue, breaking down adhesions.
• Second, it forms and immediately implodes tiny gas bubbles.

The implosion triggers minor amounts of cell death, activating the muscle’s healing response, while simultaneously increasing blood flow. The increased circulation carries oxygen and nutrients to further promote healing.

EPAT is effective for relieving pain and boosting tissue regeneration, providing both short- and long-term benefits. The pain relief provides immediate improvements to your comfort and quality of life. Faster generation, meanwhile, allows for a quick recovery and stronger, more resilient tissues that are better equipped to resist future pain.

Therapeutic Exercises

Many chiropractic treatments are supplemented by therapeutic exercises. These exercises are similar to those used for physical therapy. They require the patient to make specific, repeated movements with the target muscles. The movements break down adhesions while strengthening the muscle in question. The goal is to improve strength and range of motion for better function and less risk of reinjury. These exercises also aim to improve support around the spine, reducing pressure on its nerves and discs.

Chiropractors demonstrate exercises to patients and may provide external assistance. Once the patient can reliably perform the exercise correctly, they are encouraged to continue at home. The patient may also move to more difficult exercises as their muscles become stronger.

Posture Correction and Ergonomic Advice

Poor physical posture is among the most common causes of back and neck pain. For long-term pain reduction, our chiropractors provide guidance for posture correction. They help patients improve their habits to improve their posture and reduce strain on their spine.

Our chiropractors also provide guidance for adjusting the home and work environment to encourage a healthy posture. Changing the height of a computer monitor, for example, prevents patients from leaning to see the screen. A supportive chair or new desk may offer similar benefits. These adjustments can provide immediate relief. They also reduce the likelihood that spine pain will recur, helping to prevent future injuries and discomfort.

Injury Rehabilitation

A sports or work injury can get in the way of you participating in sports, doing your job, or just getting around without pain. Our chiropractic services help you recover with personalized treatment plans to support your recovery. Rehabilitation plans at Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine combine a variety of treatment techniques for an easier, faster recovery. We can also reduce the risk of reinjury for safer participation.

After completing their initial recovery with chiropractic care, many patients will have physical therapy for their next step. Physical therapy aims to restore strength, improve range of motion, and boost physical fitness for a faster return to sports or physical work.

Why Choose Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine?

When looking for relief from an injury or chronic condition, trust in the experienced care provided by Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine. We have over 20 years of experience serving NJ with rehabilitative treatments and chiropractic care. Here are some advantages we offer:

• Experienced team: Our services are provided by trained and licensed chiropractors, who have mastered a variety of techniques for pain relief and mobility.
• Continued training: Team members regularly complete training to refresh their skills and keep up with new research. Our training exceeds the requirements for continuing education.
• Multidisciplinary approach: Chiropractors trade expertise with professionals from other fields, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and acupuncturists.
• Advanced treatments: We offer cutting-edge treatments based on the most current scientific data, giving patients the best chance at achieving their desired outcome.
• Patient-centered goal setting: Treatment plans are personalized with your goals in mind, and patients are involved at every level of the decision-making process.
• Convenient locations: We allow easy transfers between our 10 locations, letting patients access chiropractic care and other services wherever it is most convenient.

We also work with patients at all ages and from all backgrounds. No matter what your health needs, fitness level, or ultimate goals for treatment are, we can help you live the life you envision.

Find Relief with Chiropractors Near You in NJ

When chronic pain gets between you and your ideal lifestyle, find relief at Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine. Find chiropractors near you at 10 locations across Ocean and Monmouth Counties, with a full range of rehabilitative services to reduce pain and improve quality of life. Schedule your consultation today for a one-on-one evaluation and to tour our facility and services.

Chiropractic Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is chiropractic care, and how does it work?

Chiropractic care uses external pressure to make precise adjustments to spinal alignment. These adjustments reduce pressure on your nerves, effectively relieving pain throughout your body.

Is chiropractic care a drug-free option for pain relief?

Yes. Chiropractic care is a drug-free treatment that can reduce your reliance on pain relief medications.

Does chiropractic care hurt?

Chiropractic spinal adjustments do not hurt. You may hear a snapping or popping noise, but there should be no pain. It is normal to feel sore after receiving chiropractic care, but the soreness should not last for longer than a day or two.

What happens at my first visit with a chiropractor?

When you book your first appointment at Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine, you will meet one-on-one with a chiropractor or other licensed practitioner. Your care provider will perform a thorough evaluation to learn the cause of your pain. They will then interview you on your desired outcomes for treatment to design a personalized treatment plan. Your visit ends with a full tour of our facilities and services, helping you understand what resources are available to you.

How do I schedule chiropractic care near me in New Jersey?

You can schedule chiropractic near you in NJ by contacting Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine. You can choose any one of our 10 convenient locations across Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

What services are available at Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine?

Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical pain management, acupuncture, and comprehensive chiropractic care.