The origin of the term “chiropractic” comes from ancient Greek, based on the words kheír (“hand”) and praxis (“activity”, “action”). Together, the two words give the meaning of “technique performed manually”. Chiropractic is a procedure in which specialists (chiropractors) use their hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to the spine joint, influencing the central nervous system (spinal cord) and peripheral (spinal nerves). The purpose of this procedure, also known as manipulation of the spine, is to improve the patient’s mobility.
The spine is a necessary component of the musculoskeletal system, having the role of stability and movement. This structure is the main pillar that transmits nerve impulses and controls all body movements. An experienced Arvada chiropractic provider uses their hands to align the spine, seeks to restore joint function, eliminate pain, prevent further injuries and remedy deficiencies and blockages occurring in the bone, nervous and muscular system. Chiropractic therapy can be used alone or alongside complementary treatments.
Can a chiropractor help you?
If you have back pains, it must first be determined whether it is related to the spine.
If you hear strange sounds, you are experiencing vision problems or have difficulty swallowing, these can be symptoms of a problem in the cervical intervertebral discs. About 70% of the headaches come from the spine.
Problems in the chest segment of the spine may cause chest pain, intestinal and stomach pain.
On the other hand, if the lumbar segment of the spine is affected, you may feel pain in the lower back, as well as in the hips and thighs, and have a reduced sensitivity of the legs.
Strengthening and revitalizing the spine can provide you with help to solve these problems and to get rid of the pain associated with them.
The causes of spinal injuries can be multiple: poor posture, working without breaks, in a sitting position, sedentary lifestyle, falls, car accidents, obesity, degeneration of intervertebral discs, pregnancy, etc. Often, the classic treatment of these lesions means surgery. But through chiropractic, various problems can be improved or treated, by non-invasive procedures:
- Herniated discs
- Torticollis
- Lumbar blockages
- Sprain
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Disorders of dynamics of the musculoskeletal system
- Cervical spondylosis
- Frozen shoulder
- Asymmetries of the pelvis joint
- Subluxations
- Cervicobrachial syndrome
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Joint trauma
- Lumbar discopathy
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Lumbago
- Sciatica
- Deformities of the spine
- Malfunction of the pelvis and hip
- Pain in the joints of the shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, foot, ankle and hand
- Headaches, migraines
- Sports accidents
- Difficulty concentrating
Chiropractic procedure
If you are experiencing pain, or you know that you suffer from such conditions, contact a professional Arvada chiropractic provider, allow them to examine you and listen to what they have to say about a possible treatment.
Before starting a treatment, the Arvada chiropractor will make a physical test to observe especially the spine and its reactions, complemented by an X-ray analysis. During the treatment, the patient will lie on a special table, typically face down, in a position explained by the specialist. The chiropractor uses their hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a joint, pushing it beyond the usual movement space, to reposition it correctly.