Monday, May 27, 2013

There Are Many Types Of Chiropractic Care Which Offer A Variety Of Benefits

By Michelle Caron


Chiropractic care includes many different methods of care or treatment. The primary form of chiropractic care is the spinal adjustment or spinal manipulation. Chiropractors primarily use their hands to manipulate joints and tissues into their proper placement. In other words, they manually apply a force to restore joint mobility caused by a tissue injury. Spinal adjustments may also be done with an activator, an ArthroStim (TM) adjusting instrument, or the use of a drop table. People can expect to feel some pain relief immediately, with continued improvement over time and with further treatments. Chiropractic adjustments do not cause pain, although some people experience mild discomfort immediately following the adjustment.

Many chiropractic clinics offer ultrasound therapy. While medical ultrasound is diagnostic, chiropractic ultrasound therapy is similar to a mini-massage. Reduced swelling, decreased pain, stiffness and muscle spasms result from this therapy. Ultrasound also helps increase blood flow, which aids healing and makes it a good choice for many. In addition, ultrasound relaxes patients, helping their spinal maniuplations last and remain effective.

Massage therapy encompasses soft tissue manipulation in the soft tissues of the body to relieve and prevent pain, discomfort, stress and muscle spasms, while increasing health and wellness. Manual soft tissue manipulations are made with the practitioner's hands including holding, applying pressure to the body, often causing movement. Massage therapy has been proven to improve posture, encourage relaxation, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, promote deeper breathing, improve flexibility, improve range of motion, relieve headaches, strengthen the immune system, improve post surgery or injury rehabilitation, and generally enhance a person's overall sense of well-being.

LLLT (low level laser therapy) or Cold Laser Therapy decreases pain and enhances healing by beaming lightwaves through the laser into the affected tissues. This laser enhances the body's ability to repair itself faster. Inflammation is reduced by LLLT, making it effective for many conditions for which people seek chiropractic care. This laser is useful for back pain, neck pain including whiplash, muscle sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and pain in all areas of the body.

A traditional form of Chinese medicine called acupuncture is performed at many chiropractic clinics. In this therapy the body's vital flow of energy, or qi, is regulated, helping to control your mental, spiritual, physical and emotional health. Traditionally, tiny needles are inserted in the skin along meridians or pathways. These needles enhance pain relief in the neck, joints, head and back (with back pain being the most common reason acupuncture is sought). Acupuncture is also beneficial for pain releif from dental work, menstrual cramps, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, knee injuries, tennis elbow and arthritis. Many people took over-the-counter pain medications to relieve this conditions in the past, which came with potentially harmful side effects. People are now turning to acupuncture to relieve their pain, which has no known side effects.

Most clinics also offer lifestyle and wellness coaching, specifically in the areas of nutrition, exercise and ergonomics. Chiropractors believe that the body was designed to be healthy, and has an innate ability to maintain proper health if treated well. Most chiropractors can identify triggers in your daily life and routine that could be causing you problems, and offer solutions to keep your body functioning it's best.

Chiropractors use a wide variety of tools and techniques. The care method they choose in your treatment plan will depend on the condition they are treating, as well as what your body responds best to. Sometimes you may need to visit a few chiropractors to find the doctor that is the best fit for you.




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