Chiropractic for joint pain beyond the spine

Chiropractic isn’t just for backs and necks. At Kirolounge, we also help people relieve joint pain in the arms, legs and jaw — what we call extremities.

These include knees, hips, elbows, ankles, shoulders, TMJ (jaw), wrists and fingers.

Whether it’s from injury, overuse, or wear and tear, misalignment in these joints can lead to muscle weakness, stiffness, pain, and even affect your spine over time.

If your joint pain makes walking, moving, lifting, or even typing uncomfortable — chiropractic might be the solution you didn’t know you needed.

What causes joint pain in the extremities?

Joint pain in the arms and legs is usually caused by mechanical stress. That might come from:

• Overuse (e.g. sports, repetitive work)
  
• Poor posture
  
• Accidents or sprains
  
• Aging and wear
  
• Misalignment in the joint
  
• Poor movement patterns over time
  

When a joint is not moving properly, surrounding muscles start compensating. This weakens nearby tissues, leading to more dysfunction and sometimes pain in the spine as well.

Chiropractic approach to extremity adjustments

Just like with spinal joints, extremity joints can get “stuck” or misaligned. Our chiropractors assess the joint function and muscle strength to find out what’s actually causing the pain or restriction.

Once we know the root issue, we perform gentle adjustments to:

• Realign the joint
  
• Restore normal motion
  
• Reactivate surrounding muscles
  
• Reduce inflammation and strain
  

And because everything in your body is connected — we also check your spine to make sure the issue isn’t stemming from or affecting it.

Common issues we help with

Are you struggling with:

• Pain going up or down stairs
  
• Knee or hip pain when walking
  
• Shoulder or elbow pain when lifting
  
• Wrist pain when typing or writing
  
• Clicking or locking joints
  
• Weak grip or unstable joints
  
• Jaw tightness or pain (TMJ)
  
• Old sprain injuries that never fully recovered
  

If yes, chiropractic care may help you move better and feel stronger again.

Why treat joint issues early

Joint dysfunction doesn’t go away on its own. Left uncorrected, it can lead to long-term wear, arthritis, and even throw off how your body moves altogether.

The sooner you address it, the easier it is to restore normal movement and avoid bigger problems later.

Joint pain doesn’t have to be part of daily life.