Should I see a physiotherapist or a chiropractor? We are sure you’ve scratched your head and wondered aplenty “What is the difference between a physiotherapist and a chiropractor?”
When you’re faced with pain especially for the first time, it’s tough to know who to turn to. Perhaps you’re currently suffering with a kink in your lower back that’s giving you a terrible back pain or a sports injury requiring much needed rehabilitation. These pains can even lead to added stress and emotional trauma not only on you but also your work life. Let’s explore these two respected ambitions and find out the difference between physiotherapy and chiropractic!
Let us get down to the subject of chiropractic treatment, what are chiropractic treatments well known for? If you think chiropractors’ simply “crack” bones, you’re not alone. Many share this misconception. Well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, kinks in the neck and headaches, they are a profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system founded in 1895. We’ll break it down for you. The nervous system is the crowning glory in the body since it affects every single system. This is because the nerves act as a delivery system to deliver vital information to the brain. These nerves that control every function of the body originates at the spinal cord. Even a slight misalignment in the spine can interfere with function of the nervous system. This is referred to as “subluxation”, a term used by chiropractors to describe a joint that has lost its full range of motion.
Even a slight misalignment in the spine can interfere with function of the nervous system.
So when a subluxation is detected, the chiropractor will then proceed with a chiropractic adjustment. Worried on what’s an adjustment? A lot of people have drawn their fear of adjustment due to the popping or cracking sound and everyone’s fears it would be painful. Not to worry, chiropractic adjustment does not mean bones cracking. Quite the contrary! When administered an adjustment, the joint will open up and the “pop” sound is actually the release of gas. No fret, chiropractic adjustments will not wear out your joints. Hence yes, chiropractic treatments involve gentle and non-surgical manipulation of the spine for all of you who worry about heading to the hospital. Some patients require only a few chiropractic sessions, while for others it might be desirable to undertake ongoing treatment, perhaps followed by occasional check-ups.
For runners, chiropractic treatment can be used for injury prevention because the treatment emphasizes on the proper alignment of the spine and the pelvis.
Do you know there’s always a sports chiropractor present at the Olympics?
