Types of Conditions Treated
- Headache, Tension and migraine
- Neck pain
- Low Back pain
- Muscular sprain strain
- Degenerative joint problems
- Tendonitis
- Joint Dysfunction
- Vertebral facet syndromes
- Intervertebral disc Syndrome
- Hypo / hyper cervical, and lumbar lordosis
- Scoliosis
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Sport injuries
- Sciatica
Diagnostic Methods
Diagnostic methods are similar to all other health care practitioners. The initial interview and consultation with the patient is of utmost importance. Every measure of observation that will profile the patient is employed and recorded. The doctor of chiropractic conducts a systemic and thorough physical examination using the methods techniques and instruments that are standards with all health professions In addition a postural and spinal analysis is included.
- Consultation
- History
- Review of charts
- Examination
- Physical
- Orthopedic
- Neurological
- X rays exam & MRI
But chiropractors add mechanical assessment procedures such as:
- Static palpation
- Motion palpation
- Range of motion
- Postural Symmetry
- Reactive leg discrepancy
- Gait analysis
Treatment Methods
- The most important part of a chiropractic treatment in a practice is : ( Spinal Manipulative Therapy) SMT. Or what we call a (Chiropractic adjustment).
- Nutritional management. Rehabilitative exercises to assist the healing process and strengthen the supporting tissues.
- Electrical therapy and Acupuncture
- Ultrasound
- Traction
- Heat / Cold
Council is often given in such areas as dietary regimens, physical and mental attitudes affecting health, personal hygiene, occupational safety, lifestyle habits, posture, rest, work, and many other activities of daily living which would enhance theeffects of the chiropractic adjustment.. Chiropractic is concerned with the total individual; his or her health, welfare, and survival.
