Manage Pain by Reducing Inflammation

Looking for natural ways to reduce inflammation and relieve pain? At Alta Mountain Chiropractic, we help patients in the Salt Lake City area manage inflammation, recover from injury, and improve overall health.

What Is Inflammation?

Inflammation is the body’s natural healing response. Your immune system detects injury, irritation, or infection and activates repair processes.

Short-term inflammation helps healing. However, excessive or long-term inflammation can lead to pain and chronic health problems.

Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation

Acute inflammation
Starts quickly and usually lasts a few days. It helps the body heal after injury or infection.

Chronic inflammation
Lasts for months or years. It can contribute to conditions like chronic pain, joint dysfunction, and tissue damage. Proper management is key to preventing long-term issues

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Best Ways to Reduce Inflammation Naturally

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Diet plays a major role in controlling inflammation.

Eat more of these foods:

  • Olive oil
  • Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
  • Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel)
  • Fruits (berries, oranges, tomatoes)

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Avoid these foods:

  • Fried foods
  • Refined carbohydrates (white bread, pastries)
  • Sugary drinks and soda
  • Processed meats and excess red meat

A whole-food or Paleo-style diet can help support a balanced immune response.

Supplements for Inflammation Support

Common supplements that may help reduce inflammation include:

We recommend personalized guidance based on your condition.

 

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Lifestyle Changes That Matter

Stop smoking
Smoking reduces oxygen to tissues, slows healing, and increases back and joint pain.

Limit alcohol
Alcohol can increase inflammation and disrupt gut health, contributing to systemic inflammation.

Treatment Options for Inflammation and Pain

Natural Injection Therapy

We offer safe, natural injection therapies for musculoskeletal inflammation. These treatments can help with:

  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Ligament and tendon injuries
  • Bursitis and soft tissue conditions

Patients often choose this option because it is non-surgical, low-risk, and well-tolerated.

Medications (Use with Caution)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen, etc.)

These may reduce pain short-term but can slow healing and cause side effects with long-term use, including:

  • Stomach ulcers
  • Kidney and liver damage
  • Increased cardiovascular risk

Avoid prolonged use unless directed by your physician.

Corticosteroids,

Steroid injections can reduce inflammation but may carry risks such as:

  • Tissue weakening
  • Reduced immune response
  • Joint or nerve complications

We recommend conservative care first whenever possible.

 

Get Help for Inflammation and Pain in Salt Lake City

If you struggle with inflammation, back pain, joint pain, or injury recovery, we can help.

Our team at Alta Mountain Chiropractic provides personalized care plans to reduce inflammation and improve function—without unnecessary medications.

📞 Call 801-523-2582 today to schedule your appointment and start feeling better.

Nath​an T. Eldredge DC, CPE, ACN, CCWFN, FBCA