Subluxation Treatment Services for Albany, NY  

Joint subluxation is the partial dislocation of joints in the shoulders, spine, neck, knees, and elbows. This will result in swelling and pain around the joint, limited range of motion, numbness, and bruising. Subluxation treatments are simple but very effective. It involves the use of ice packs to reduce pain and swelling, rest to avoid overuse and strain on the affected area, compression for structural support, and elevation of the joint. NSAIDs such as Aleve, Advil, and Voltaren may be used to reduce swelling and inflammation.

Causes of Subluxation

Subluxation is caused by trauma to the joint. There are factors that increase the likelihood that you may suffer from subluxation such as older age and playing sports. Traumatic events that can cause it include:

• Blunt-Force Injuries: Sports injuries, car accidents, severe falls, falling off a bicycle, and the like can result in blunt force trauma to your joints. The effects that lead to subluxation may not be immediate, but the more you experience blunt-force injuries the more likely you are to experience them.

• Overuse Injuries: Constantly straining your joints through sports and everyday tasks can lead to subluxation. Your joints need breaks from work too. They are not designed to go long periods without time for recovery.

• Joint Hyperextension: Hyperextension is when the joint goes beyond its normal range of motion. This can occur from playing sports, not stretching before strenuous activities, and lack of collagen. Weak collagen can lead to ligaments and joints becoming fragile and too stretchy, making it easier to hyperextend your joints.

Contact Us Today for Subluxation Treatments!

At Albany Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, we provide subluxation treatments to the Albany, NY area. Subluxation treatment is a non-invasive treatment to treat joints that are slightly dislocated and causing you pain. It may require multiple treatment sessions to properly relieve the underlying condition and alleviate your symptoms. Treatment often includes a combination of ice packs, compression, rest, and NSAIDs. Contact us today to schedule your subluxation treatments!