- What Causes These Joint Restrictions or Subluxations?
- What is an adjustment?
- What Type Of Education Do Chiropractic Physicians Receive?
- How Long Will I Need Chiropractic Care?
- How much does it cost?
- Do you accept insurance?
- What can be done for muscular pain?
- What can be done for pinched nerve?
1. What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is safe and effective treatment
for many types of neuromusculoskeletal (relating to the nerves, muscles,
and joints) and other conditions. It is based on the scientific fact
that your body is under the control of your brain and nervous system.
When spinal or extremity joints become restricted, your nerves become
irritated, causing pain and other health problems. Chiropractic involves
the science of detecting these abnormal joint restrictions (or subluxations),
and restoring proper joint motion & neurologic functioning through
manipulation or the adjustment. In our practices, we assess & treat
many other contributing factors of your problem including the muscles
and other soft tissues, as well as your lifestyle, diet/nutrition,
exercise, ergonomics, and posture. Since chiropractic physicians also
receive extensive diagnostic training, we can help you to decide if
you would be likely to benefit from chiropractic care, or if you should
consult a medical doctor or another health care provider.
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG: SELF TREATMENT ADVICE ON THE PROPER USE OF HEAT & ICE : Many people are not sure when to use heat and when to use ice in the self-treatment of pain and injuries. As a rule, any treatment should be individualized to the unique needs of the patient. That said, the advice that follows will serve as useful genergeneral guidelines on the proper use of heat & ice. This advice is given with the recommendation that you also seek out care from your chiropractor or other qualified health care provider. If you are having pain as the result of an identifiable injury (from a fall, or a blow, or a sprain, strain, sports injury, car accident, etc.) then it is usually best to use an ice pack for the first 24-48 hours. Apply the ice pack for 10-20 minutes (not longer), and repeat at least three times per day, or up to once every hour if pain is severe. The ice will reduce pain, muscle spasm, inflammation and decrease tissue damage. If your pain is not the direct result of an actual injury, or if the pain has persisted for more than 48 hours, it is usually best to alternate heat & ice. The best way to do this is to apply moist heat for 5 minutes, followed by an ice pack for 1 minute. Just one single repetition of this therapy (6 minutes total), performed 1-3 times per day (depending upon the severity of your symptoms) is usually all you need to do. The heat needs to be moist – not dry. Read More |