How is chiropractic done?
During this process, the patient is placed on the bed and the chiropractor, using special manual techniques and applying controlled and mild pressure on the damaged tissues of the patient’s body, improves and treats these disorders.
Treatment of back and neck problems with chiropractic
By using this treatment method, a wide range of back and neck problems can be treated. Some of these are:
- Problems related to injuries such as falling
- Problems caused by repeated pressure on the body, such as sitting in a position where there is no proper back support.
- Lumbar disc and sciatica
- Neck disc
- Coldness of the lumbar vertebrae
- Back pain during pregnancy
- Shoulder problems and pain
- Lumbar disc slippage
- Fibromyalgia
- Pain related to hip, knee, ankle and sole joints
- Pain and problems related to elbow, wrist, and palm joints
Treatment of various diseases
They also claim that with chiropractic they can treat a wide range of complications that are not related to muscles, bones and joints, which include:
- Asthma
- Sensitivities
- Painful periods
- Colic in babies
- Migraine and headache treatment
- High blood pressure
- Mental health complications, such as depression, phobia and anxiety
- Digestive disorders
Manual treatment methods
According to the research, manual therapy can play an effective role in the recovery of said disorders.
These methods include the following:
- Massage
- Manipulation of soft tissues
- Nutritional tips
- Exercise and rehabilitation program for patients
In addition to the techniques listed above, chiropractors may use a combination of methods to adjust the spine, including:
- Ice and heat
- Electrical stimulation
- Relaxation technique
- Food supplement
- Public sports
Chiropractic benefits
Chiropractic is among the best and most suitable treatment methods, because it is not only non-invasive, but also affordable and has high performance. At the same time, chiropractic has many benefits in the treatment of diseases.
Chiropractic benefits include:
- Quick pain reliever
- Increases joint excitability
- It maximizes the ability of the body
- It helps to reduce stress and makes a person feel better
- These methods are effective for treating old and new injuries
- Improving the range of motion of the joints
- Improving the performance of the skeletal system
- Improving the functioning of the nervous system
Chiropractic complications and contraindications
As mentioned, chiropractic is a form of manual therapy, people with the following problems and disorders should not use spinal manipulation methods.
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal canal stenosis or inflammation in the lumbar region
- Arthritis of the neck
- People who use blood thinners
- Patients who have had cancer in the past should consult their doctor before taking any action.
In this treatment method, due to the fact that the therapist is directly connected with the person’s spine and nerves, it is very sensitive and requires high attention and precision from the therapist. A minor injury or a small negligence may cause irreparable spinal problems.
