Spinal Manipulation for Lasting Alignment
Spinal manipulation is utilized by chiropractors all over the world and is also widely employed for things such as menstrual pain, headaches, shoulder discomfort, and sinus problems.
“Spinal manipulation is a technique that uses the application of manual force to the spinal joints to treat back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Treating the dysfunctional areas in the spine can restore the spine’s structural integrity, reduce pain and initiate the body’s natural healing processes.”
Spinal manipulation is used by chiropractors, osteopathic doctors, and physical therapists to treat back, neck, shoulder, and headache pain. The therapy typically combines moving and jolting joints, massage, exercise and physical therapy.
How is Spinal Manipulation Performed?
Medical professionals perform spinal manipulation by using their hands or a device to apply a rapid thrust using controlled force to a joint of the spine. The amount of force applied depends on the form of manipulation used. The goal of the treatment is to relieve pain, improve physical functioning, increase circulation, and relax muscles.
Benefits of Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation is used as a treatment for back pain, headaches, chronic migraines, chronic back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. Other benefits include avoiding surgery, reducing drug dependence and improving your range of motion.
Many people with back pain have muscle spasms that lead to impaired blood flow. Spinal manipulation techniques help to offset this process by improving circulation and increasing oxygen levels in the muscles.
Spinal manipulation therapy may help improve your balance and alignment. Lower back pain can make you feel like your body is out of balance — and in some cases, this may be the source of your problem. Spinal manipulation can promote healing and alignment and ease your pain.
Several spinal manipulation treatments may be necessary to achieve sustained improvement of persisting back discomfort. Chronic or ongoing pain usually requires more treatments than acute or recently developed back pain.
You may be tempted to try over-the-counter remedies or ignore seeking help. However, we highly recommend you seek care from back pain early to avoid long-term pain, disability, and further complications. For best results, spinal manipulation is recommended within the first four weeks of symptoms and in combination with mild exercise, massage, and physical therapy.
As with most therapies, long-term success depends on the cause of your back pain and on how involved you are in preventing future back pain. Enjoying more stability after spinal manipulation therapy happens in conjunction with guided stretching, strength training, and meditation to promote healing throughout the day.
Factors that Predict Sustained Relief
Acute back pain. Pain relief is most likely to occur when acute back pain is caused by a one-time action or event, such as incorrectly lifting a heavy object.
Patient involvement. Even after spinal manipulation therapy has ended, you can continue benefiting from its effects by doing exercises to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles.
Ongoing treatments. For people who have chronic pain, commitment to ongoing pain therapy is essential to gaining and maintaining relief.
Back pain is a common complaint among Americans. Spinal manipulation therapy is an option for restoring balance, alignment, and stability to your body. Also, you can experience sustained soothing of your aches and distress. At Innovative Pain and Wellness, we have incorporated the most significant, evidence-based modalities to allow your individualized treatment plan every chance for optimal success! We look forward to helping you with our integrative approach to alleviating your acute and chronic pain.
