Chiropractic is recognized for its treatment
of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is positive,
reaching beyond the spine. The latest report notes
how Carrolltown chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and
mobilization assists in respiratory function. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation delivers
gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE
Chiropractors are recognized for their care
of musculoskeletal spinal issues. That’s not all bad! Chiropractors do have more to share. Linked
to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of
chiropractors regarding their use of primary preventive
care of musculoskeletal disorders and other public
health-related disorders found that chiropractors undoubtedly
offer such preventive care and are prepared to do
so, but patients don’t typically visit them primarily
for such care. (1) Additionally, a review of chiropractic
websites found 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 Carrolltown chiropractor
is here for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention and
much more!
HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT
Several studies are reporting on
the benefits of thoracic mobilization for improvement in thoracic hyperkyphosis
(upper spine curvature found in nearly 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. Improving diaphragm excursion is positive.
In a recent analysis 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 cope with and avert
respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) Carrolltown
chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits outside of the spine
itself.
SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT
Shoulders benefit, also! Shoulder pain sufferers
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 linked with short-term
improvements in clinical outcomes of shoulder pain.
(4) Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is quite experienced in
delivering gentle thoracic manipulation.
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tyler Hill on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he helps relieve
shoulder pain using Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction to lessen
the pain.
Make your Carrolltown
chiropractic appointment soon. We are recognized
for our effective spine treatment and more!