Buzzing bees, birds chirping, warmer temperatures – The Charlotte area is inching its way into spring, and we couldn’t be more excited at Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab.
With longer days ahead, it can feel like springtime offers so many opportunities to get out and enjoy life after the freezing temperatures we experienced over the winter. Unfortunately, many people end up experiencing a recurrence of pain as spring rolls in, but why? Spring is supposed to feel great – So why is your pain back?
Everyone is Different
Although everyone is different, there are several factors that can cause your pain to return in the spring. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with our chiropractic physicians for personalized guidance, but the following are some common reasons why you may experience back and joint pain this spring:
1. You’re Not Warmed Up
One of the most common issues we treat each spring at Carolinas Chiropractic is what’s known as the “Spring Back Blowout”. This is a phenomenon in which someone who has been less active during the winter tries to jump right back into a routine of strenuous activity. This can lead to sudden back and joint pain because you’re simply not warmed up.
2. Change in Temperature
While the changing temperature can feel great for people who want to get outside more, it can also cause pain. More specifically, changes in barometric pressure can affect your joints, and people with chronic injuries are more likely to experience pain due to shifts in temperature and weather conditions.
3. Allergies
Although the blooming trees and flowers around the Charlotte area are nice to look at during the spring, they also bring with them those nasty allergies that can have you coughing and sneezing. While the external symptoms of seasonal allergies can be a bummer, the internal inflammation caused by allergies can sap your energy and even lead to joint pain.
Although inflammation can be a good thing when healing from an injury, it can also hamper recovery. As pointed out by Lancet Discovery Science, inflammation due to allergies has been shown to slow the healing of tendons and more. Thankfully, our patients can rely on Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab for class IV laser therapy for relief!
4. Change in Routine
With the time change back to Daylight Savings Time, your sleep schedule can get thrown off. While we get to enjoy longer days, it can take some time for your body to adjust to a sudden shift in routine. This can mean less quality sleep.
Sleep is an important factor in healing and overall well-being. Without 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night, your body can take longer to heal from injuries and get prepared for physical activity. This can cause over-exertion and pain.
5. You’re Simply More Active
Lastly, from a statistical point of view, the more you do, the greater your odds of experiencing an injury. During the winter, staying inside simply offered fewer opportunities for injuries to occur.
Now that you’re out and moving around, you’re more likely to experience injuries.
Class IV Laser Therapy Brings Relief From Springtime Pain
While springtime pain certainly isn’t ideal, relief is available. At Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab, we offer a number of personalized therapies for pain, including class IV laser therapy.
Class IV laser therapy is a painless in-office treatment that speeds along healing using your body’s natural processes. When combined with manual adjustments, full-body light therapy, and lifestyle improvements, class IV laser therapy can be the key to pain relief this spring!
Schedule Your Appointment in Waxhaw or Pineville and Say Goodbye to Springtime Pain
Spring should feel great, and you don’t have to live with that nagging, chronic pain. Schedule your appointment with Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab today to experience a new beginning. Call (704) 243-1010, or schedule your appointment online right now!
