What is Referred Pain?

Referred Pain

Referred pain is pain that is felt in an area of the body that is different than the area that is injured, where you would expect the pain to be. The most well know form of referred pain is feeling pain in the left arm or shoulder when the actual cause is the heart during a heart attack. Other structures can refer pain such as muscles, joints and ligaments. These structures can refer pain to different areas of the body.

Another example that chiropractors deal with is headaches and migraines. 

In most cases the head/brain are not the source of the pain. The brain is not pain sensitive. The pain felt in the head is referred from the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It is important to consider referred pain when coming up with a diagnosis. I have dealt with cases of referred pain and have help a lot of patients with it.

If you have more questions about what referred pain is all about, contact us at 703-750-1177 or sign-up at www.RosaChiropracticAlexandria.com for a free consultation! 

Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria

5249 Duke St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-750-1177

www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com

         

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RecoveryDoc athlete Mike Easton and his contender Raphael Assuncao
The competition will be held, Saturday, December 8th. Dr. Rick Rosa of Accessible Beltway Clinics has worked with professional fighter Mike Easton over the years.


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Dr. Rosa, a revolutionary leader in the field of sports chiropractic therapy,  has utilized his famed 6 Pillars of Recovery Program, with professional athlete Mike Easton over the years.

Watch Video of MMA Pro Mike Easton

Mike Easton lifts weight and talks about his recovery which was shortened by 50% of the estimated time after treatment by RecoveryDoc.

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Dr. Rosa, a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, has devoted countless years to the study and integration of chiropractic medicine for recovery and sports. He consistently demonstrates his passion for the advancement of chiropractic medicine through continuous efforts in the education and training of both the chiropractic and athletic community on the essentials of chiropractic therapy and recovery.Video of MMA Pro Mike Easton as he lifts weight and talks about his recovery which was shortened by 50% of the estimated time after treatment by RecoveryDoc.

Dr. Rosa, the founder of RecoveryDoc, works with professional athletes— enabling them to train harder and recovery faster. He ensures athletes not only recover, but are able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the field.

RecoveryDoc’s Six Pillars of Recovery cover all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes, recover faster and train harder.

The role of sports chiropractic care has greatly evolved over the past 20 years and Dr. Rosa plays an active role in the continual advancement.

Watch RecoveryDoc Athlete Mike Easton, Saturday, December 8th on Fox!

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

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What Is Chiropractic

Some people are not sure what chiropractors do, so what is chiropractic?

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. Chiropractors are most well known for their expertise in caring for patients with neck pain, low back pain and headaches. They treat patients particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide variety of injuries and disorders involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, since our body structure affects our overall function. DCs also counsel patients on healthy habits, exercise and occupational / lifestyle modification.

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If you have more questions about chiropractic, contact us at 703-750-1177 or sign-up at www.RosaChiropracticAlexandria.com for a free consultation! 

Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria

5249 Duke St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-750-1177

www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com