Chiropractic Therapy
A chiropractor treats many conditions affecting the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Think of a chiropractor as a doctor who cares for any kind of muscle, bone or joint pain or dysfunction. The most common reasons for a chiropractic adjustment include:
Lower back pain.
Neck pain.
Muscle pain.
Headaches.
A chiropractic adjustment is an effective treatment option for all ages, including both children and adults. The most common age range for someone to seek chiropractic care is between 45 and 64 years old. It’s more common for people assigned female at birth rather than people assigned male at birth to visit a chiropractor.
Adjustment treat/manage
Chiropractors treat aches, pains, creaks and strains. If you’ve got a problem that involves your musculoskeletal system, a chiropractor can offer alternative methods of treatment that don’t involve prescribing medicine.
Each person who seeks a chiropractic adjustment has a unique reason for their appointment, but all chiropractic adjustments treat your musculoskeletal system. Some people choose to have a chiropractic adjustment if they have the following conditions:- Arthritis..
- Frequent headaches..
- Healing after an accident or whiplash.
- Joint pain and dysfunction.
- Lower back pain.
- Neck pain.
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What are the benefits of Chiropractic Therapy?
Chiropractic therapy has many benefits, a few of them are mentioned below: · Improves neck pain. · Reduces blood pressure. · Decreases inflammation. · Reduces back pain · Reduces scoliosis symptoms. · Improves posture. · Reduction of osteoarthritis symptoms. · Eases headache symptoms.
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Side Effects of Chiropractic Therapy.
Chiropractic treatment usually does not have any severe side effects. Some side effects may include: · Temporary discomfort. · Fatigue. · Dizziness. · Headache. These side effects go away in 1 or 2 days.
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What are the Techniques used?
Chiropractic therapy usually involves the treatment through the following methods: Spinal Manipulation and Manual Manipulation: This type of technique involves high velocity, short lever arm thrust that is applied to the abnormal parts of the body to improve functionality, reduce nerve irritability, and restore range of motion. Chiropractic therapy is also commonly known as Chiropractic Adjustment. Mobilization: It involves low-velocity manipulation, movement, and stretching of the muscles and joints, to increase the range of motion within the affected area.
Contraindications of Chiropractic Therapy
An individual diagnosed with the following conditions should consult the doctor before undergoing chiropractic therapy.
- · Weak bones.
- · Osteoporosis from breast cancer.
- · During chiropractic therapy after breast cancer, the chiropractor has to be extra cautious with the adjustments near the area where the surgery is done.
- · An individual on anticoagulants may have a higher risk of stroke caused by the manipulation of the spine.
At your first visit, Chiropractor will discuss your medical history and perform a physical exam. If needed, they’ll order diagnostic imaging tests done to understand more about your musculoskeletal system including: X-rays. Computed tomography (CT) scan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. After learning more about your symptoms and what might be causing your discomfort, your chiropractor will develop a unique treatment plan based on exam findings and the results of your tests.
