Chiropractic Care and Types of Therapy
Manual therapy
Some patients respond well to different types of muscle massage and can be very beneficial in conjunction with other types of treatment.
Manipulative therapy
Many patients respond well to manipulation, but for some it is not beneficial and perhaps even contraindicated. At the time of your examination, the option of this treatment will be determined.
Exercise and stretches - very different from other Chiropractors & Physical Therapy
The patient may be given instructions in self management of exercises that may vary greatly from other exercises patients have attempted elsewhere. Patients often respond well to certain exercises when other exercises have failed.
Active care vs. passive care
Most medical research now indicates that patients respond much better when they take an active roll in correcting their injuries as opposed to passively being treated manually by the clinician. This essentially means many patients do better with exercise and adjustments rather than adjustments alone.
Manipulation under anesthesia
For extreme cases, Dr. Miller can perform manipulative therapy (adjustments) and stretches while the patient is sedated in the operating room. This procedure is performed by Dr. Miller while the patient is under the care of the anesthetist and nursing staff
Adjustments and Manipulations
Adjustments, or manipulation as it is sometimes referred to is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident.
When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to.
Nutrition Counseling
The doctor may recommend a nutritional consultation and the use of vitamins, minerals, herbal therapies and dietary modifications as a valuable part of your treatment plan. These will aid the body in a variety of ways.
