Spring Valley Chiropractic
5323 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100 972-980-7131
Chiropractic About the Spine Like the coordinated strokes of these oarsmen, each spinal joint must move properly for optimum performance. The bones of the spine are designed to move in concert with one another. But, sometimes they become stuck, misaligned, don't move enough, or the move too much. This can be caused by trauma (repetitive motion, car accidents, slips and falls, athletic activity, etc). It can also by caused by loss of flexibility, muscle deconditioning, and poor posture. When spinal joints are fixated or misaligned, they force other joints to move too much. These problems can distort normal spinal curves and compromise proper function. How can Chiropractic help? A chiropractor is the acknowledged specialist in the detection and correction of spinal misalignments. Through the use of Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT), Chiropractors can restore the normal position and movement of spinal joints. If left untreated, spinal misalignments can cause pain, increase the rate of spinal arthritis, predispose you to a sprain/strain injury, and increase the risk of a disc injury. Is Chiropractic effective? A recent study published in the JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE states that Chiropractic is the ''only proven effective treatment'' for chronic whiplash. Results from this study found 74 percent of chronic whiplash patients improved with Chiropractic treatment. This is a remarkable number given the extreme difficulty in treating chronic whiplash sufferes. According to the authors of the study ''conventional treatment of patients with whiplash symptoms is disappointing''. A retrospective study demonstrated that Chiropractic treatments benefited 26 of 28 patients suffering from chronic whiplash syndrome. This study helps support the superiority of Chiropractic in the management of whiplash injuries. SOURCES: Khan S. Cook J. Gargan M. Bannister G. A symptomatic classification of whiplash injury and the implications for treatment. Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine 1999 21 (1)22-25. Woodward MN, Dook JCH, Gargan MF, Bannister GC, Chiropractic treatment of chronic whiplash injuries. Injury1996,27:643-645 |