Chiropractic is a healthcare profession concerned with diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractors from The Rehab Docs use various hands-on techniques called manipulations (or adjustments) to improve joint function, relieve pain and restore overall joint health.
These techniques are used in addition to other traditional medical treatments overseen by the chiropractor. Chiropractic services can be provided alongside other medical therapies, as an alternative to other medical therapies, or even as a stand-alone treatment for various ailments.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care services?
Helps treat injuries: Chiropractic care can be used for neck pain and injuries because it focuses on improving the function of the joints and muscles of the spine. This improves your body’s ability to compensate for the injury, reducing your risk for re-injury or future pain.
Help reduce inflammation: Chiropractic treatment can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain by adjusting the spine and joints that have been injured. Chiropractors are trained to recognize when internal organs are out of alignment in the spine and to adjust them so that they can function properly again.
Improves overall health: Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that manually manipulates the spinal column to treat various ailments or improve overall health. Chiropractors use this method in an effort to restore the body’s natural balance, and many patients claim that chiropractic care has been beneficial in treating various conditions.
Postural alignment: Good posture is important for your body’s overall health. The spine allows for the transfer of nutrients, oxygen, and hormones throughout the body. Chiropractic adjustments can improve posture and decrease pain associated with poor posture. A study published in The Spine Journal found that individuals with spinal disorders can experience improvement in postural alignment following chiropractic care.
Correct subluxations: Chiropractors are trained in subluxations, a term that describes spinal misalignment. Subluxations can be caused by trauma, repetitive stress, poor posture, or even a virus. When subluxations occur, they can cause the nervous system to malfunction and reduce blood flow to the joints, thus compromising the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the tissues that make up your bones and muscles. Chiropractic care is focused on correcting these subluxations through manual therapy and adjustments.
Reduce osteoarthritis symptoms: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by painful inflammation and reduced range of motion in affected joints. The exact cause of osteoarthritis is not known, but it is believed to be due to wear and tear on the joints over time. Chiropractors are trained to detect early warning signs of osteoarthritis, such as misaligned vertebrae in the spine or pelvis that can put pressure on nerves branching out from the spine that control muscles and other body parts.
The reasons to see a chiropractor are many and varied. Many people go to chiropractors for back pain, but they may also be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including headaches, menstrual cramps, stress-related problems like fatigue and tension headaches, sports injuries, chronic neck pain, arthritis, and colic. Chiropractors from The Rehab Docs are also involved in alternative treatments for diseases such as cancer.
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