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Physical Therapy

 

Physical therapy is an important adjunct to chiropractic care. Members of the traditional medical community often recommend physical therapy. This usually involves some type of exercise or repetitive motions designed to stabilize and strengthen deconditioned muscles and improve mobility. There is no question that physical therapy has its place, especially during the recovery following surgery or after long periods of inactivity. However, if the therapist is unaware of the chiropractic vertebral subluxation and its effects, physical therapy may inappropriately exercise a malfunctioning spinal joint, exacerbating the current condition. Strengthening associated muscles rarely corrects subluxations. Plus, the additional wear and tear can actually make the problem worse! Conversely, correcting subluxations without stabilizing the body and subsequently strengthening the body does not last indefinitely.  That is why chiropractic and physical therapy go hand-in-hand! Other forms of physical therapy may be more passive in nature, such as intersegmental traction, electro-muscle stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser and other devices. Ask if these forms of treatment are appropriate for your particular health problem.

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