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Adjustments
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsAdjustments Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to be a safe and effective alternative treatment for pain and injury. Chiropractors perform 95 percent of all adjustments in the world to correct the subluxations, or misalignments, of the vertebrae in the spine. Chiropractic adjustments are performed
Read moreTreatments for Sleep Apnea
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsMechanical manipulation can offer some relief for people suffering from sleep apnea. Manipulation may improve the function of the muscles in your chest wall, and thus, help you breathe more easily and boost the oxygenation of your blood during sleep. In addition, manipulation can lower pain and restlessness
Read moreTreatments for Migraines
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsSome recent studies have shown that patients suffering from chronic headaches and migraines may benefit more from long-term chiropractic care than drug therapy alone. For headaches that originate in the cervical (neck) area, chiropractic treatment, such as spinal manipulation, has been shown to be quite
Read moreLumbar Stabilization
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsWhen the muscles supporting the lower spine need to be strengthened, lumbar stabilization may be used in your chiropractic treatment as a form of physical therapy. Lumbar stabilization helps you develop strength, flexibility, and endurance and also has been shown effective in alleviating lower back pain. The
Read moreCorsets, Braces, and Splints
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsCorsets, braces and splints are used in chiropractic treatment. A common application of braces is used to treat children with idiopathic scoliosis, or curvature of the spine. Back braces are recommended only for children (girls between the ages of 11 and 13, and boys between 12 and 14 years old). The
Read moreNeurological Exams
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsA neurological examination is sometimes performed to determine if any part of your body has incurred damage to its central nervous system. Many health problems have been associated with nerve damage, and such, this exam can significantly improve the chances of making a thorough diagnosis. A neurological
Read moreLifestyle and Nutrition Counseling
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsChiropractors believe that when your body is in a state of homeostasis, or balance, all of its varied systems function properly to repair or reverse injury or disease. It is a holistic approach to patient care, one that focuses on a patient's total wellness, or well being, instead of specific diseases,
Read moreTreatments of the Sacroiliac Joint
Category: Treatments, Chiropractic Techniques and ToolsA common joint disorder involves the sacroiliac joint, which links the bottom of the spine with pelvic bone. This joint endures a lot of pressure and absorbs the shocks from the upper body. Although it is a very strong and mostly stationary joint, the sacroiliac joint can become damaged or impaired.
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