Chiropractic - Dangerous or Genius?

Chiropractors are therapists who treat functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The goal of chiropractic is to alleviate pain and restore normal mobility. The focus is primarily on the spine.

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a manual therapy in which the therapist works with their hands to palpate and treat functional disorders. Therefore, chiropractic serves both for diagnosis and therapy and is primarily applied in pain therapy. The chiropractor treats complaints in the area of the spine, pelvis, and joints as well as muscles and tendons. The general goal is to normalize the functionality and interaction of joints and muscles through targeted impulses while alleviating or ideally eliminating pain. At the same time, the body's natural self-healing powers are promoted.

How does a chiropractic treatment proceed?

First, the chiropractor takes the patient's medical history, also known as anamnesis. This is followed by an initial physical examination. Based on the findings created during this process, a therapy plan is developed together with the patient. In the treatment, the chiropractor uses various techniques such as manipulation, traction, and mobilization.

Manipulation is what patients like to refer to as "cracking." The blocked joint is moved by the chiropractor in such a way that it moves briefly beyond its physiological mobility to then achieve the correct position. In the area of the spine, the pressure on the spinal nerves or the spinal cord is to be reduced. This can even eliminate pain in cases of a lumbago. In traction, the joint partners are pulled apart to reduce pressure and thus achieve relief. Additionally, the mobility of the joints can be improved by stretching ligaments and joint capsules. The technique of mobilization has the same goal. The joint components are moved parallel to each other to restore the lost joint play. Mobilization can also serve to prepare the joints for manipulation.

All these techniques significantly change the situation in the joint, and to achieve a sustainable effect, soft tissue treatments and reflex techniques must also be performed. The muscles are elongated so that they maintain the newly gained joint play.

The perfect chiropractor table

The chiropractor table from Coinfycare is a professional treatment table that is electrically adjustable in height. The therapy table has seven segments, making it perfect for chiropractic. The thoracic, pelvic, and lumbar drops can be adjusted with the foot to fit the treatment. The head section is adjustable in height and tilt and is equipped with an ergonomic face area. The 8 cm padding allows the patient to lie comfortably; additionally, the therapy table from Coinfycare has armrests, a paper roll holder, and two wheels to increase mobility.

Does chiropractic carry risks?

Chiropractic carries hardly any risks for a healthy musculoskeletal system and is usually painless. However, certain pre-existing conditions such as osteoarthritis and herniated discs can even be worsened. Therefore, it is necessary for the therapist to be thoroughly informed about the medical history before treatment. Improper work can also lead to nerve failure symptoms or even damage to blood vessels. Please ask your chiropractor to inform you about possible risks before treatment.