A chiropractic adjustment, also known as joint mobilization or manipulation, is the primary conservative treatment method for gradual aging and post traumatic joint osteoarthritis in addition to everyday non-traumatic acute or chronic symptomatic back pain.
Spinal manipulation relieves pressure on spinal joints, reduces inflammation, slows down the spinal degenerative process, breaks up scar tissue, and normalizes spinal joint mechanics improving mobility and overall joint function. It has been a trusted form of treatment since the ancient Greek Hippocrates documented manipulative techniques in his writings back in 1500 B.C.
How Does Spinal Manipulation Work?
Chiropractic doctors, Physical Therapist, and Osteopathic doctors have been utilizing joint mobilization for over 100 years intending to restore or enhance joint function with the objectives of reducing pain, dissipating joint inflammation, slowing down the spinal degenerative process, and restoring joint function. There are many techniques that have been establish over the years. Proper techniques apply a gentle force using motion palpation to asses joint function, focusing on joint restriction or abnormal joint biomechanics, while other techniques apply instrumentation devices to deliver the spinal joint adjustment.
Overall, spinal joint mobilization/adjustments are the only conservative approach to offsetting joint disfunction and improving overall joint health. If you want to stay active and in the game of life, whether you are an x-athlete or wanting to live your best life, chiropractic care is for you. Call 402-676-9544 now to schedule an appointment.