Arm & Leg Pain

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Do You Know
What Caused Your Pain?

Are you experiencing arm and leg pain in Elmhurst? It may surprise you to learn just how much we rely on these body parts throughout the day. Our shoulder and hip joints, in particular, are highly mobile and frequently used, which puts them at risk for a wide range of injuries and sources of pain. But don't worry, our professional team at Elm Chiropractic is here to help.


Sometimes, patients come to our Elmhurst clinic with a clear understanding of what caused their pain. Perhaps it was an overuse injury from a weekend sports game, a car accident, or simply lifting too much weight at work or at home. In these cases, the pain or discomfort is generally immediate and a result of muscle, bone, or nervous system damage and irritation.

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Different Causes of
Arm & Leg Pain

A lot of people develop arm and leg pain gradually over time and may not be aware of what caused it. In these cases, vertebral subluxations, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, and frozen shoulder are all possible culprits. Additionally, switching or starting new medications, such as antibiotics, birth control, or anxiety medications, can contribute to the development of arm and leg pain.


If that list of possible causes wasn't complicated enough, arm and leg pain is also often caused by what's called "referred pain". This is when pain is felt in a different area of the body than where the actual problem is located. For example, the sensation of pain down the left arm during the start of a heart attack is a common example of referred pain. Another example is pain under the right shoulder blade caused by an inflamed gallbladder. Our doctors at Elm Chiropractic often see patients with arm and leg pain that is being referred from nerve irritation starting at the spine. When the spaces where nerves leave the spine become narrowed due to misaligned vertebrae, the nerve becomes irritated and can produce pain down its entire path. Sciatica pain is a good example of this mechanism.

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Seeking Professional
Chiropractic Treatment

If you're experiencing arm and leg pain in Elmhurst, it's essential to seek out professional help from someone who is trained in the complexity of joint pain and its possible causes. At Elm Chiropractic, our doctors take a comprehensive approach to accurately diagnose the root cause of your pain and provide you with the best possible treatment solution. We discuss a detailed history and conduct a physical examination to gain a complete understanding of your condition. Our doctors also consider factors such as the location of the pain, aggravating or alleviating factors, type of pain sensation, and other symptoms like swelling, skin changes, and bruising to help with the diagnosis. With our education and experience, we can develop a personalized treatment plan to help you alleviate your arm and leg pain.

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How We Can Help With
Chiropractic Care

How can chiropractic care help alleviate arm and leg pain? At Elm Chiropractic, we begin by targeting the most common cause of the pain and symptoms. Our experienced doctors have found that misaligned vertebrae in the neck are often responsible for the majority of arm and leg pain. These misalignments, or subluxations, can lead to irritation of the surrounding tissues, including the nerves. It may surprise you to learn that many nerves in our body travel from our spine all the way to the ends of our fingers and toes.


When the vertebrae in our spine are injured or misaligned, it can cause the sensation of pain to show up anywhere along our arms and legs. By treating these subluxations, our patients have achieved high levels of relief in alleviating their arm and leg pain through chiropractic care. If you're experiencing arm or leg pain, schedule a consultation with Elm Chiropractic to see how we can help you.

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