Chiropractic is not just for the back alone. Different parts of the body can be helped through spinal and peripheral joint manipulation. An adjustment can relieve pain, correct your body's alignment and improve your overall function.
What is chiropractic Technique?
Chiropractor uses their hands to manipulate joints in the body. This process is also called spinal or joint manipulation. It can help reduce pain and correct the body posture and overall physical function.
Chiropractors treat many conditions affecting the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care can help with low back pain, headache, neck pain, muscle pains and other joints of the body.
What is a chiropractor?
Think of a chiropractor as a doctor who cares for any kind of muscle, joint or bone pain. Chiropractors can complement the traditional medical care you receive.
What does a chiropractor do?
Understanding what chiropractors do is pretty simple: think of aches, pains, creaks and strains. If you’ve got a problem that involves your musculoskeletal system, a chiropractor can offer alternative methods of treatment.
Chiropractors do not prescribe medication; this allows them to think outside the box. A chiropractor may prescribe:
- Soft-tissue therapy: To relax tight muscles, relieve spasm and release tension in the fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds each muscle).
- Adjustments: To gently realign joints and increase range of motion.
- Exercises and stretches: To restore and maintain mobility and range of motion.