Physical therapy sometimes referred to as Physiotherapy is a term that many of us are familiar with. Someone we have known such as elderly family or friends may have undergone hip or knee replacement and gone to physical therapy or we may have undergone physical therapy ourselves as a result of an injury or accident.
The problem with physical therapy in conventional medicine is that it often concentrates on the specific joints or muscles that need rehabilitation and does not take the overall health of the patient into consideration.
Physical therapy that is administered by a chiropractic care clinic on the other hand not only helps improve the quality of life for patients through reestablishing movement potential it also encompasses their psychological, emotional, and social well being.
Chiropractic physical therapy encompasses not only the affected body part but the entire body and overall health of the patient.
In essence the chiropractor treats the vast majority of conditions with physical therapy. Physical therapy is the process of restoring movement through manual manipulation of the spine, joints and soft tissue. This is exactly what a chiropractor is specialized in.
Here is a short list of some of the common conditions that are treated by a chiropractor
- Carpal tunnel and compartment disorders
- Sports injury; Rotator cuff tears, Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Knee, Hip and Ankle injury
- Work injury and repetitive strain
- Muscular and ligamentous sprains and strains
- Osteoarthritis
- Baby Reflux and Colic
- Low Back and Leg pain
- Sciatica and Disc problems
- Headaches and Migraines
- Shoulder and Neck pain
- Poor posture
- Scoliosis and post surgery
- Sleep Disorders
- Anxiety
- Stress
- And many more
The treatment methods of the chiropractor are safe, gentle, and effective and are tailored to the individual. The low force techniques that are used are ultimately safe for all including children and the elderly. Some of the physical therapy techniques that are used are:
- Diversified manual technique
- Drop piece TPT/Thompson
- Peripheral adjustments
- Muscle Release and Soft tissue techniques
- Rehabilitation
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Gonstead
- Kinesio Taping Method
- TENS and muscle stimulation therapy
- Activator
Chiropractors not only use physical therapy to help patients they also offer counseling and advice on quality of life and lifestyle issues such as:
- Nutrition and healthy diet
- Ergonomic setup and Postural advice
- Work and Sport Performance
- Strapping and Braces
- Sleeping posture, Mattresses and Pillows
- Personal Exercise and Rehabilitation Programs
Chiropractors are make use of physical therapy and other natural therapies to enhance the quality of life for their patients and are recognized by most insurance plans. They treat the body as a whole and do not concentrate solely on the affected areas. Treating the entire body contributes to overall health and well being.
Spinal Care Australia has been using safe, natural, drug free physical therapy to improve the quality of life for its patients for more than 5 years and is the premier chiropractic care facility in Brisbane. Start improving you health and life today by visiting Spinal Care Australia Today.