‘Chiropractic’ comes from a combination of the Greek word
‘chiro’ and ‘praktikis’, meaning ‘done by hand’. By and large, chiropractic treatment is
manipulation by hands, be that of the joints or of the soft tissues.
Chiropractic is a unique branch of manual therapy geared towards
dis-ease of the musculo-skeletal concerns.
Backed by scientific evidence and research, Chiropractic focus on the
relationship between the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as the nervous
system that commands and maintains the communication between the two
systems. In simpler terms, chiropractic
serves the whole musculo-skeletal system as well as the nervous system that runs
behind it.
There are several components involved in any injury. Bone is usually involved with more severe
injuries. Joint injury can range from
minor restrictions to severe dislocations.
Soft tissues injuries, which can include muscles, tendons and ligaments,
usually involve with some breakage and repair of the tissue fibres. Inflammatory response and scar tissues thus followed
would lead to shortening and tightening of the affected tissues, be that of the
muscle, tendons, or ligaments, impeding the flexibility and functionality.
The altered flexibility will inadvertently burden the major
function of the soft tissues in moving bones, as well as maintaining position
(posture or anchorage for movement). To
further complicate the dysfunctional bio-mechanical chain, the mechanical
restriction of the injured joint would further add further loads to the
musculo-skeletal system leading to pain, stiffness and loss in proper range of
motion.
Although often thought of treating only the neck and back or the spine, Chiropractic can offer you much more.
At Marpole Chiropractic Clinic, we treat musculo-skeletal injuries that include but not limited to the following:
Before any treatment is rendered. A general discussion of
history and area s of concern is carried out.
This is to gain an overall impression of the presenting complaints.
Following the history, a detailed physical examination is
conducted to further investigate the extent of the injured area. Serious
pathology and fracture are also ruled out at this stage.
Before treatment begins, a working diagnosis is presented,
and a treatment plan is discussed. Feel
free to ask questions at any time.
Typically, the main tool of a chiropractor is joint
adjustment or manipulation. It is a specialized
gentle, controlled and safe thrust applied to the joints that need to be
adjusted. The goal is o restore proper
functionality of the involved joint.
Soft tissue technique and/or physio-therapeutics e.g.
electro-therapy may be employed to restore proper function.
We, at Marpole Chiropractic stress the important of
exercises, be that rehabilitative to help you regain your loss of function or
maintenance to keep you healthy, functional and pain free.