CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY
Chiropractic is a type of medicine system that primarily focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Manual therapeutic techniques are deployed to alleviate pain and restore normal pain free range of motion (ROM). Spinal Manipulation Therapy (SMT) has been widely discussed within scientific communities and there is enough literature to back its claims as a highly effective means to tackle chronic back pain. In addition to the focal area of spinal joints, chiropractic therapy also deals with other soft tissue structures and their manipulation.
Chiropractic treatment shines bright in its conservative approach and vision to treat everyday issues concerning the neuromusculoskeletal system. A chiropractor performs precisely calculated movements at blazing fast speeds to realign and reposition musculoskeletal structures. This is what is commonly called a chiropractic adjustment. It is virtually pain free and often described as “extremely satisfying”. In technical jargon these adjustments are termed as high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation (HVLA-SM). The several schools of chiropractic equip this system of medicine with a multi-dimensional approach. The Diversified technique, Activator technique, Gonstead approach and the Sacro-Occipital technique are just to name a few. In some cases, chiropractic adjustments can be made under anesthesia and a qualified anesthesiologist is involved alongside a registered and licensed chiropractor. Chiropractic is widely practiced in North America and Australia. It shares a lot of its principles with osteopathy and physiotherapy. Manual therapy is one of the cornerstones of chiropractic therapy and its application ensures many benefits like improved sinus function, improved postural integrity and better circulation. This holistic approach to health looks at the human body as one big system with interrelated components that interact with each other to create a symphony of good health. Chiropractic uses manual maneuvers in addition to massage and other adjunct techniques to alleviate both acute as well as chronic pain. People from all walks of life can gain something from chiropractic therapy. Athletes of all kinds regularly use deep tissue massage to further their cause and improve performance. Seniors can mitigate the degenerative effects of osteoarthritis. Type A personalities, workaholics and clients with migraine and chronic headache can benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Clients with fibromyalgia including joint pain of occult nature can greatly benefit from this conservative approach without the fear of any side effects. Chiropractic also covers the area of gastrointestinal distress and postnatal discomfort associated with muscle weakness around the torso and lower extremities. Radiculopathy or radicular pain which translates to pain that radiates along a certain region can be addressed effectively by chiropractic treatment. Conditions such as sciatica involving both neural as well as muscular components can lead to a reduced range of motion and that can subsequently lead to impaired mobility. Chiropractic aims to resolve such problems without introducing pharmaceutical agents into the system. Chiropractors are largely drug less practitioners and encourage natural methods of healing. Other conditions like ADHD, vertigo, Bell’s Palsy and Insomnia are some other conditions commonly seen and treated by chiropractors. With over 120 years of history behind it, chiropractic therapy is safe, reliable and an effective long-term solution. Also feel free to check out our clinic's Richmond hill acupuncture service! |
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