Chiropractic is a health profession responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of problems in the nerves, muscles and bones through a set of techniques, similar to massage, that are able to move the vertebrae, muscles and tendons to the position correct.
Chiropractic techniques must be applied by a trained professional and can be indicated as a complementary and alternative treatment for dislocations, for example, and to relieve back, neck and shoulder pain. Chiropractic care, in addition to helping to reduce pain in some areas of the body, can also help improve general well-being, as it reduces tension, increases blood flow in the body and lowers blood pressure.
What is it for
Chiropractic is a complementary and alternative treatment indicated for some conditions, such as:
- Neck pain; Back pain; Shoulder pain; Neck pain; Herniated disc; Osteoarthritis; Migraine.
The professional who makes the chiropractic, the chiropractor, makes certain movements that can restore the proper movement of the spine or other part of the body and this causes the pain to be relieved. Because of this, there is a decrease in muscle tension, increasing blood flow and decreasing blood pressure, giving a feeling of relaxation and well-being. Check out other activities that promote relaxation.
How it is done
Chiropractic should be done by a professional trained in the area, because before starting the sessions an assessment of the person must be carried out so that the current complaints are analyzed, to know the history of personal and family diseases and to verify if this technique is really indicated., in some cases, medical consultation with a specialist, such as an orthopedist, for example, may be recommended.
The chiropractor will also be able to do a posture assessment and analyze the joints, seeing the range of movements. After this first assessment, the chiropractor will indicate a treatment protocol, which consists of a number of sessions defined according to the person's problem.
During the session the chiropractor makes a series of movements in the spine, muscles and tendons, as if it were a massage, mobilizing the joints. The chiropractor will also be able to provide exercise guidelines for postural correction and muscle relaxation techniques for the person to continue at home, as this professional does not indicate medications and or surgery.
Who should not do
If chiropractic is performed by a trained professional, the health risks are very small and usually involve pain after sessions. However, in some cases the ideal is to first seek the orthopedist, especially when the pain is accompanied by numbness and loss of strength in the arms or legs.
In addition, chiropractic care is not indicated for people who have a problem with spinal cord instability, bone cancer, high risk of stroke or severe osteoporosis.
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