Joint pain caused by restriction, misalignment, or compensation tends to respond well to chiropractic correction. The joint is not damaged. It is not moving properly, and restoring proper motion resolves the symptoms. Joint pain caused by cartilage loss or advanced arthritis is a different situation. Chiropractic care may help manage the symptoms, but it cannot reverse the wear.
Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic differentiates between these during the evaluation. That distinction is the foundation of honest care. A joint pain chiropractor near San Luis Obispo who does not make it is doing the patient a disservice.
