From Sports Injuries To Everyday Aches: How Chiropractors Can Help
A chiropractor assesses the body to determine its needs without using conventional medicines. If you are experiencing limited mobility or aches and pains from sleeping on a bad mattress or a result of a full-blown injury, we have ways of helping you feel more flexible and pain-free. Take a look at our various techniques to get you back on track.
The role of a chiropractor
A chiropractor uses their hands or instruments to manipulate the body to reverse certain conditions or pressure, negatively impacting the muscular, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. This results in many patients seeking their services to alleviate pain. The primary areas of concern patients have are:
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Muscle pain
- Neck pain
Chiropractors are not limited to treating specific areas of the body. They can effectively align any part of the musculoskeletal system, from the spine and head to the pelvis, hands, shoulders, legs, feet, elbows, and wrists. This alignment is believed to automatically relieve pressure on the muscular and nervous system, a theory supported by extensive research, including studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health. Therefore, conditions like sciatica and herniated discs may find substantial relief from our services.
Treatment techniques from a chiropractor
Chiropractors are committed to using noninvasive methods to heal painful or discomforting ailments. However, they also recognize that some conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, may require a combination of conventional and chiropractic methods. In such cases, they may refer patients to a specialist after identifying a temporary relief treatment. However, for many patients, chiropractic interventions alone can provide significant benefits.
Our treatment techniques may include:
Adjustments
Chiropractors employ seven main types of adjustments: spinal mobilization (manipulation), diversified technique, decompression therapy, flexion distraction, activator method, Gonstead adjustment, and drop-table technique. These adjustments require devices like a specialized table or neck strap. The type the chiropractor performs will depend on the patient's body state and the severity of their condition.
Soft tissue therapy
Soft tissue therapy mainly refers to chiropractors manipulating the muscular system with their hands. Therefore, they will focus on manipulating the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and connective tissue. Because soft tissue takes most of the wear and tear throughout life, some patients may benefit from multiple sessions or making chiropractic care a part of their overall body wellness plan.
Strategic exercises and stretches
We can coach patients, regardless of their activity level, through strategic exercises and stretches to help alleviate pressure on the joints and muscles. This will look different for everyone, depending on their overall physical ability. If the patient is an athlete or has a physically demanding job, we can show them how to properly perform training or tasks to prevent further or future injury.
Let us take the pain away
Proper alignment can not only alleviate pain but improve your quality of life. If you or a loved one is experiencing pain from trauma, surgery, or just everyday wear and tear, contact our chiropractor today. We will craft a treatment plan to get you back on track.
Request an appointment here: https://www.victoryspinecenternapa.com or call Victory Spine Center at (707) 673-9509 for an appointment in our Napa office.
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