Chiropractice : Relief to back, neck and joints, muscle spasms and headaches

In Chiropractice mainly the misalignment of the joints especially of the spinal column are diagnosed and manipulative treatment is used to set things right.

Healing powers of Chiropractice

• The manipulations can be applied to any muscle or joint in the body.
• It can bring immediate relief to acute pain in the lower back.
• It can also relieve nerve inflammation, muscle spasms and headaches.
• It can ease chronic problem of mid-back, neck or joints.
• Its effectiveness towards relief of sciatica remains controversial.

Chiropractice treatment

• After proper positioning, tension is created around the offending joint by the chiropractor, and then pressure is applied to return it to its proper position.
• A popping sound is heard and the joint snaps back into place, pain is relieved and proper function is restored.
• Deep tissue massage and soft tissue manipulation are other procedures.
• Before the treatment your posture is analyzed and respiration, pulse, B.P., blood test are performed.
• Even the muscles and bones in the body particularly the spine are also examined.
• An X-Ray of the area causing pain is taken to locate dislocation.
• A specialized designed table with mechanized part’s can be adjusted as per treatment required.
• To ease pressure traction is used to relax painful spasms; to increase circulation cold or hot compresses are applied; back muscles are relaxed with vibrators and to prevent future strain, relaxation techniques are taught.

Treatment Time – First visit takes 1 hour, subsequently 10-30 mins. Course of treatment involves 3-5 visits per week for 2 weeks.

Benefits of Chiropractice

• It is majorily used for lower back pain.
• It restores mobility and provides relief from musculo-skeletal pain.
• Besides it also helps treat allergy, high B.P., obesity, asthma, diabetes, menstrual irregularities, nutritional disorders.
• Collaboration between medical specialists and chiropractors is on the increase.

Who Should Avoid Chiropractice Therapy

• People suffering from bone cancer, acute rheumatoid arthritis, bone or joint infections, osteoporosis, disease of the spinal chord or bone marrow, areas near dislocations and acute fractures, operated areas should also be avoided.

Side Effects of Chiropractice

• In very rare cases manipulation of the neck can lead to stroke. Spinal manipulation can lead to fatigue, discomfort and headache.