Concord, NC Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine
Chiropractic is recognized for its care of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is positive, reaching beyond the spine. The latest report notes how Concord, NC chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization assists in respiratory function. Pure Chiropractic delivers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE
Chiropractors are known for their care of musculoskeletal spinal issues. Not a bad thing! Chiropractors do have more to share. Related to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of chiropractors regarding their use of primary prevention care of musculoskeletal problems and other public health-related disorders found that chiropractors undoubtedly offer such preventive care and are ready to do so, but patients don’t usually visit them mainly for such care. (1) Further, a review of chiropractic websites discovered that 79% of them mentioned care of one or more non-musculoskeletal conditions like sleep issues, constipation/digestive issues, unease/discontent in children, and menstrual cramps/pain. (2) Your Concord, NC chiropractor is at your service for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention and much more!
HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT
Several studies are describing 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 a lot for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, the extent to which the diaphragm expands on inhale, is linked 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 recommended the inclusion of thoracic mobilization in respiratory rehab programs to manage and avert respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) Concord, NC chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits beyond the spine itself.
SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT
Shoulders benefit, also! Shoulder pain sufferers found that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately increased neuromuscular drive as well as serratus anterior muscle activity, a key muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is linked with short-term improvements in clinical outcomes of shoulder pain. (4) Pure 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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