In order to understand the necessity and importance of Chiropractic treatments, you first need to understand subluxations. A subluxation occurs when the vertebrae of your spine put pressure on the nerves surrounding them. Your nervous system controls your entire body, so pinched nerves can have far reaching effects.
A Closer Look At Chiropractic Treatments And The Benefits
Subluxations will vary in intensity and they can be caused by a sudden trauma such as sports injury or car accident, or by simple daily tasks that strain your body such as poor posture. An individual may not even be aware of the subluxation until they feel the relief that comes after a spinal adjustment or spinal and pelvic manipulation corrects it.
Chiropractic Treatment
Each Chiropractor will offer a slightly different approach to Chiropractic treatments. Generally, the best Chiropractic treatment is one that includes traditional spinal adjustments as well as complementary treatments such as trigger point therapy, soft tissue massage, and home exercise and stretching techniques which enhance the effectiveness of the adjustments and manipulations performed.
Chiropractic treatment is primarily for patients with spinal related condition like: Back pain and stiffness, Neck pain and stiffness, Pinched nerves, Disc problems, Headaches, Whiplash, Pelvis/Hip misalignments, and should the patient require it, can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine
The Benefits and Results of Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic treatment is primarily prescribed where headache relief, chronic back pain relief, muscular pain relief and the relief of joint pain is needed. Pain relief through Chiropractic treatments can be used in combination with conventional medicine as well.
Chiropractic treatment will assist with:
The management and relief of neck pain
Whiplash
Sciatica
Arthritis relief
The management of baby colic
Relief from lower back pain
Management of chronic back pain
Ankle, foot or knee pain
Arm, shoulder or wrist pain
Relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Migraine and headache relief
The treatment of fibromyalgia
Chiropractic sessions have also helped patients improve the functioning of their nervous system as a whole and increase their overall quality of life. Chiropractors can also provide lower back pain treatment to pregnant women or relief from prenatal discomfort.
Individuals of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit from Chiropractic treatments immensely. Contact our doctors today to find out how he can tailor a treatment plan to your needs and help you to reach your wellness goals.
About some of the therapies used in Joburg Chiros holistic approach to wellness:
About some of the therapies used in Joburg Chiros holistic approach to wellness:
Traditional Chiropractic treatments:
Pain relief through Chiropractic techniques such as spinal and pelvic manipulation or spinal adjustments are the most common methods of treatment used by chiropractors around the world. This is an excellent option for acute lower back and neck pain treatment or chronic back pain treatment. Deep tissue or Chiropractic massage relaxes all the muscles surrounding the spinal column and makes it easier to achieve a full adjustment of the spine. Tense muscles can be a hindrance to the chiropractor when attempting to manipulate the pelvis or spine. Other benefits of chiropractic massage include migraine and headache relief as well as relief from lower back pain and neck pain.
Pain relief through Chiropractic techniques such as spinal and pelvic manipulation or spinal adjustments are the most common methods of treatment used by chiropractors around the world. This is an excellent option for acute lower back and neck pain treatment or chronic back pain treatment. Deep tissue or Chiropractic massage relaxes all the muscles surrounding the spinal column and makes it easier to achieve a full adjustment of the spine. Tense muscles can be a hindrance to the chiropractor when attempting to manipulate the pelvis or spine. Other benefits of chiropractic massage include migraine and headache relief as well as relief from lower back pain and neck pain.
Trigger point therapy:
A trigger point is also referred to as a myofascial trigger point, and these points are known to form when a muscle is chronically overused or injured. A trigger point is a small part of the muscle which may cause stiffness and pain long after the injury has healed. The chiropractor uses digital pressure to treat these trigger points and help the muscle to relax and heal.
Dry needling for muscular pain:
Dry needling is a technique that is used in trigger point therapy and can be likened to acupuncture. It should be noted that dry needling targets trigger points within the affected muscles, causing muscular pain relief and relaxation, and does not use āmeridiansā in the way traditional acupuncture practitioners do.
Stretching and exercises prescribed:
Specific exercises and targeted stretches are prescribed to patients after the Chiropractic treatment. These exercises and stretches will help reinforce the positive work done during the session and help the patient reach their health and wellness goals as quickly as possible.
Electrotherapy:
Our chiropractorsĀ commonly uses Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (T.E.N.S) and Interferential Currents (I.F.C) to help reduce joint pain and muscle spasm before doing a Chiropractic adjustment. Soft tissue injuries like muscle strains and ligament strains are treated using an Ultrasound Machine.
Lifestyle and other recommendations:
Our chiropractors areĀ passionate about the benefits of weight training and proper nutrition and supplementation. Lifestyle changes and recommendations are given according to the patientās current health and long term health goals.