PRESS RELEASE: San Antonio, TX, 08-OCT-2012 – Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc and San Antonio chiropractic physician, Dr. James Franklin, D. C., are pleased to announce techniques and practices that are proven to relieve many types of pain. Generally speaking, pain is classified as either chronic or acute pain. Either or both types may be present at any time.

Acute pain is often associated with an accident or injury. It may be short term in duration. When acute pain continues for more than a brief time following the incident, it can be classified as chronic pain. When pain transitions to chronic classification, usually the underlying cause is not still present. The original injury may have healed, but the results of the injury continue and cause ongoing symptoms.

Therapy for each type of pain is available, but may be very different from patient to patient. The chiropractic physician does an assessment of the underlying cause of painful symptoms. The therapeutic plan that is developed addresses each of the types of pain effectively.

Specific techniques to address either type of pain usually do not show immediate effects, especially if the pain has been in existence for more than a few days or weeks while healing from an injury has been ongoing. The patient should not expect overnight relief from the pain, but healing is almost always effective within a few sessions with the chiropractic physician.

Learn more about benefits of pain management techniques for both chronic and acute levels by visiting the web pages at http://www.franklinchiropractic.com today. Members of the press and others who have additional questions about specific techniques offered in this press release should contact Dr. Franklin at the location below.

Contact Person Name: Dr. James Franklin, D. C.

Company Name: Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc

Address: Nacogdoches Office, 12802 Nacogdoches, San Antonio TX 78217

Contact Telephone Number: (210) 657-6744

Contact Fax Number: (210) 657-7230

Email: info@franklinchiropractic.com

Website: http://www.franklinchiropractic.com

Summary: Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc and Dr. James Franklin D. C., San Antonio chiropractic physician, offer non-invasive, yet effective techniques for relieving pain and related symptoms. Acute pain and chronic pain are addressed with a menu of chiropractic methods for pain alleviation.

Trigger points, also known as muscle knots, are the most common source of musculoskeletal pain. They can affect the back, neck, shoulders or limbs. Analgesic medications may help to dull the symptoms, but do not resolve the underlying cause. A San Antonio chiropractic clinic offers trigger point therapy for safe and effective relief of persistent muscle pain.

A trigger point is a sensitive nodule formed by an involuntary contraction in a small area of muscle. These tender lumps of tissue can persist long after the injury that caused them has healed. The muscle surrounding around them may become stiff, sore and achy. They can also trigger joint or muscle pain in more distant parts of the body.

Trigger points can be caused by sudden muscle strain when bending, lifting or twisting. They can also form gradually as tiny tears accumulate in muscle fibers due to repetitive strain or poor posture. People who lead stressful lives often develop trigger points as a result of constant muscle tension.

Patients with muscle pain are thoroughly assessed at the San Antonio clinic. The chiropractor performs a physical examination, checking for bumps, bulges or taut bands in the muscle tissue. She confirms suspected trigger points by lightly pressing them and asking the patient to report their level of discomfort.

Trigger point therapy is performed using specific manual techniques. The chiropractor applies moderate to heavy pressure to the knotted muscle. For a moment, the patient feels an increase in pain. After a few seconds, the muscle relaxes and the pain melts away. The doctor then gently stretches the muscles and massages away any remaining tension.

Patients at the San Antonio chiropractic clinic often require only one to three sessions to deactivate their trigger points. However, those with related spinal problems or chronic muscle pain may need further care. Following therapy, patients are assigned physical rehabilitation exercises for improving posture and restoring muscle strength.

San Antonio chiropractic care helps relieve elbow, shoulder and knee pain quickly. You can get more information about a well-trained chiropractor at http://www.franklinchiropractic.com now.

About 25% of adults experience some form of chronic or recurring pain. It interferes with their ability to work and adversely affects their quality of life. Analgesic drugs can dull the intensity, but produce side effects including allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. A San Antonio chiropractic clinic relieves pain safely and effectively using the latest advances in acupuncture therapy.

Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing practices. In ancient Chinese medicine, thin needles were inserted into the body to regulate the flow of vital energy along specific pathways. Today it is thought that acupuncture works by stimulating the release of hormones, neurotransmitters and natural painkilling chemicals such as endorphins.

The San Antonio chiropractor uses an electro-acupuncture system for pain reduction. This cutting edge technology augments the effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture with harmless electrical pulses. The therapy relieves pain resulting from injury as well as pain due to on going conditions such as arthritis. It is helpful for patients suffering from back pain, joint pain or chronic headaches.

During a therapy session, the chiropractor carefully inserts ultra-thin needles into the skin at points on the body corresponding to the pain sensations. The needles are wired to a current generator using small clips. The frequency and intensity of the electric impulses are adjusted according to the patient’s individual needs.

Each electro-acupuncture session lasts about twenty to thirty minutes. Because the needles are thinner than a human hair, they are barely noticeable once inserted. The pulses of electricity are often experienced as gentle taps on the skin. Some people report pleasant feelings of warmth or tingling during the procedure.

The San Antonio chiropractic clinic has been highly successful at relieving chronic pain. Following electro-acupuncture therapy, most patients experience a noticeable decrease in both the intensity of discomfort and the frequency of flare-ups. Many are able to stop using medication or significantly reduce their daily dose.

San Antonio chiropractic care alleviates arm, shoulder, knee and foot pain quickly. You can get more information about an experienced chiropractor at http://www.franklinchiropractic.com now.