St Peters Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine
Chiropractic is known for its treatment of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is positive, reaching beyond the spine. The most recent report notes how St Peters chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization assists in respiratory function. Old Mill Chiropractic delivers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE
Chiropractors are recognized for their management of musculoskeletal spinal issues. Not a bad thing! Chiropractors do offer more. Related to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of chiropractors about their use of primary prevention care of musculoskeletal problems and other public health-related disorders found that chiropractors undoubtedly offer such prevention care and are ready to do so, but patients don’t typically visit them mainly for such care. (1) Further, a review of chiropractic websites found that 79% of them referred to care of one or more non-musculoskeletal conditions like sleep issues, constipation/digestive issues, unease/discontent in children, and menstrual cramps/pain. (2) Your St Peters chiropractor is here for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention and much more!
HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT
More studies are reporting on the benefits of thoracic mobilization for improvement in thoracic hyperkyphosis (upper spine curvature experienced by almost 20-40% of older adults) and respiratory function. Diaphragmatic breathing is suggested often for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, how far the diaphragm is able to expand on inhale, is associated with respiratory function. Increasing diaphragm excursion is beneficial. In a new study of healthy volunteers with thoracic hyperkyphosis, 8 weeks of thoracic mobilization improved the diaphragmatic excursions while deep breathing, increased forced vital capacity, and the thoracic hyperkyphosis itself. The researchers concluded and suggested the inclusion of thoracic mobilization in respiratory rehabilitation programs to manage and prevent respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) St Peters chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits beyond the spine itself.
SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT
Shoulders benefit, too! Shoulder pain patients found that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately enhanced neuromuscular drive as well as serratus anterior muscle activity, a crucial muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is associated with short-term improvements in shoulder clinical outcomes. (4) Old Mill Chiropractic is well trained gentle thoracic manipulation.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tyler Hill on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he treats shoulder pain using Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction to ease the pain.
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