If you have pulled muscles due to an accident or overuse, the discomfort can prevent you from participating in certain hobbies and impact your quality of life. At DePietro Chiropractic & Wellness in Peckville, PA, we provide various treatments to alleviate your pain and help you heal. Before visiting us, learn more about some treatments we use for pulled muscles below:

Spinal Adjustments 

Our chiropractor will use manipulations in the spinal area to help reduce pain from a pulled muscle. When you pull a muscle, the joints become affected. The discomfort can also radiate and place pressure on other regions of the body. With a spinal adjustment, excessive pressure is relieved in these areas. As a result, your circulatory system will be improved and you can heal faster.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can be highly beneficial for pulled muscles. Our chiropractor will provide light massage to the regions that need treatment, which will help increase blow flow in these regions and speed up the recovery process. Along with that, the treatment can make your muscles strong and prevent injuries from occurring in the future. While a massage is supposed to be relaxing, let our chiropractor know if you feel any discomfort and we can try another method of treatment.

Temperature Therapy 

After a muscle injury occurs, it is best to apply cold temperature to the area. Use an ice pack for up to 20 minutes to decrease the pain and inflammation. However, heat therapy can also help with a pulled muscle. When you visit us, our chiropractor will place a heating pad on the affected area for 20 minutes. We will also check on your condition during the session to ensure that you are comfortable. Most people find that heat greatly helps reduce pain after a muscle is pulled. This treatment can also be performed at home on your own between visits if you feel discomfort.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you are searching for a chiropractor near to help with a pulled muscle, our team at DePietro Chiropractic & Wellness in Peckville, PA, is happy to help. To learn about the treatments that we offer or to schedule your first appointment, contact our office at (750) 291-4450 today. We look forward to improving your health and wellness!