Chiropractors use intersegmental roller tables (or chiropractic roller tables) to improve patient outcomes by massaging and stretching muscles either as a pre-treatment or post-treatment modality to reduce tension and increase mobility in their patients. How can a roller massage table complement your practice? Read more to get answers to your most frequently asked questions.
This blog was curated from the article, "Why Massage and Chiropractic are Better in Tandem" published by The Joint Chiropractic on September 1, 2018. Read the original article here.
Most people know the benefits of chiropractic care, as well as the relaxing effects of massage therapy. But did you know that getting both regular massages and routine chiropractic adjustments can enhance your overall wellness?
Chiropractic tables matter. There are many different types of chiropractic tables to choose from including portable tables, drop tables, benches, or hylo tables just to name a few. Each table has a specific function and has been designed for specific needs and treatment protocols. PHS Chiropractic manufactures a variety of different types of chiropractic tables. Let's review the main types, their primary uses, and how to select the best table to match the needs of your patients and practice.
Chiropractic care corrects alignment problems, alleviates pain, improves function, and supports the body's natural ability to heal itself, but some patients have not experienced relief or have not resolved their pain and underlying issues by getting to the root cause of the problem. That's where an integrated health plan that pairs chiropractic care and acupuncture can help you achieve more profound treatment results.
Stretching is good. It can decrease stress, reduce pain, and boost energy. Regular stretching can also lower the risk of injury, improve balance, and increase flexibility. The drawback? Getting at those tough-to-reach spots isn't easy. That's where assisted stretching can be helpful. Certified stretch therapists are trained to manually guide muscles into places and positions that you can't reach by yourself. Adding assisted stretching to chiropractic care can help to improve the mobility of the spine, muscles, and nerves making it easier for chiropractors to treat the areas that need help.
What are the benefits of assisted stretching and how can you incorporate
this modality into your practice?
“What are you carrying around in there?” Have you ever lifted your child’s backpack and wondered why it feels like a load of cement? With students heading back to the classroom, it is not uncommon for symptoms like headaches, upper shoulder pain, and lower back discomfort to surface due to overstuffed, improper fitting back packs. Heavy backpacks, especially when they are thrown over one shoulder, can place unnecessary stress on the neck and back that can lead to misalignments of the spine.
Studies continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in treating pain. Not only does it compare favorably against more traditional modalities such as electric stimulation, but it also has new applications, such as not simply treating but also preventing pain from the side effects of chemotherapy. New research also shows that low-level laser therapy may be used in conjunction with cortisone treatments.
As many chiropractors can attest, some of the most serious damage that occurs to people’s bodies comes from sitting for long periods of time with poor posture or spending all day looking down at phones and tablets. For many people, daily life has become sedentary and it is doing far more damage than most people know. Choosing ergonomic furniture for both the doctor and patient helps to ensure that the spine has the support and positioning needed to work in comfort and with better posture during the day.
