Shingles is something you definitely don’t want. It’s an illness caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, and the symptoms of shingles are similar to chicken pox. Shingles patients develop a rash that can affect the face, trunk and back. This nasty rash differs from chicken pox in that its more painful than itchy, and the pain can persist even after the rash is gone.
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 3 adults will become infected with shingles at some point in their lifetime, and the risk of shingles increases the older you get. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help. Our type of care can help patients infected with shingles recover more quickly and feel less pain throughout the illness.
SPINAL ADJUSTMENTs HELPS RECOVERY TIMES
When a person beats the chicken pox virus, that virus may then go dormant in that person for years. It lives in the spinal column, and spinal misalignment can contribute to outbreaks of shingles.
We correct spinal misalignment, and it is this technique that can help treat an outbreak of the shingles. Adjustments also eliminate subluxations and this helps improve communication between your brain and the rest of your body. By improving the performance of the nervous system, spinal adjustments can improve immune function and help patients fight off cases of shingles more quickly and efficiently.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING CAN HELP YOU EAT RIGHT DURING THE ILLNESS
Eating a diet high in something called lysine can impact your lysine-to-arginine ratio. By eating more foods with a higher concentration of lysine, you can create unfavorable conditions for the shingles virus. We help patients by offering special nutritional counseling during an illness like this.
We also help patients by advising them to eat foods that boost the immune system and improve the body’s ability to fight off infection. Each patient is different, so we spend a lot of time discussing diet with you as a patient if necessary. This one-on-one communication is important, so I can give you the best advice concerning your condition.
CATCHING SHINGLES EARLY – IS BEST
Often patients affected by shingles will feel the pain before they actually see their rash. Pain from shingles often starts in the middle of your back and radiates around your body toward the chest or the kidneys. Many patients describe this pain as shocking, and more severe than a heart attack.
By calling our office as soon as symptoms begin to present themselves, we can help you get ahead of the illness. For more information about shingles, treatment options, diet, nutrition, etc. you can contact us at the number below. If you live in the area and have contracted shingles, or have concerns about shingles, contact us today. We’ll help answer your questions and get you started with correct treatment so you can avoid as much pain as possible.