Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness

Pain is an unpleasant feeling for most. It may appear as a sting, a burn, or an ache and can feel sharp or dull. Dr. Paul Hoyal at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness helps patients eliminate pain and encourage you to seek treatment for yours before it becomes chronic. Chronic pain can last for weeks, months, or even years and psychological factors can make it worse. Common sources of chronic pain include injuries, headaches, backaches, and joint pain. By letting this pain go untreated, you are only hurting yourself further. Once the cause of the pain is determined and proper treatment is received, you will begin to heal and the pain will reduce over time. Seeking treatment for chronic pain can help you get your life back. Treatment will depend on the cause of your symptoms. If you have questions or concerns regarding chronic pain management, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services provided at the practice, visit  www.kcfamilychiro...

Acute pain is defined as pain that arises quickly, may feel severe, but lasts a shorter amount of time than chronic pain. If you fall asleep in a weird position, or pull a muscle while lifting a heavy object, you may notice pain in a concentrated area, but it may be manageable with things you have around the house, such as an ice pack or a heating pad. If your acute pain becomes a cause for concern, seek the help of Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness so he can help you get back to living a pain-free life. Acute pain comes on suddenly and usually caused by something specific. If you have pain that is present in your shoulders, neck, upper back, lower back, or even in the legs and hips, Dr. Paul Hoyal has a method to treat these problem areas. Once acute pain has been eliminated, the patient may carry on with their days like nothing is wrong. However, if pain lasts more than seven days, it risks becoming chronic. If the pain is hindering your daily activities, ...