Most people associate back or neck related injuries with chiropractors because of the sheer number of people who choose to see a chiropractor due to their extreme back and or neck pain. After all, chiropractic's main is focus is on the spine. But is addressing the spine alone enough?
The chiropractor deals with the neuromusculoskeletal system, a big word to be sure, but let's break it up into its individual parts. Neuro, referring to the nerves, is managed indirectly by relieving pressure on these structures by manipulating or realigning spinal segments. Thus, the skeletal part of our big word. But how about the muscular?
Though most chiropractors address the muscles during treatment with physiotherapy and manual therapy techniques, massage is often an ideal adjunct to the chiropractor's treatment. In practice, we have found that massage prior to chiropractic adjustment not only prepares the body better, it also helps to maintain the adjustments better.
There are increasingly more chiropractors practicing this form of medicine across the US and around the world. In fact, there is always a Chicago Chiropractic and Massage Spa available to take on new clients. If you find yourself in the market for a chiropractor, consider whether he/she gives as much attention to your muscles as your joints.
Remember: each injury is unique and the treatments offered by each chiropractor will vary. Some chiropractors tend to use more spinal manipulation and even other types of spinal therapy. The best thing to do is to learn as much as you can about your options and make the choice that's best for you.
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