Elgin Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine
Chiropractic is known for its treatment of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is beneficial beyond the spine. The most recent report describes how Elgin chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization assists in respiratory function. Connected Chiropractic delivers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE
Chiropractors are recognized for their management of musculoskeletal spinal related conditions. Not a bad thing! Chiropractors do offer more. Related 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 prevention care and are ready to do so, but patients do not 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 Elgin 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 experienced by almost 20-40% of older adults) and respiratory function. Diaphragmatic breathing is suggested often for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, the extent to which the diaphragm expands on inhale, is linked with respiratory function. Increasing 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 suggested the inclusion of thoracic mobilization in respiratory rehab programs to manage and avert respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) Elgin chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits outside of the spine itself.
SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT
Shoulders benefit, too! Shoulder pain sufferers reported that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately enhanced neuromuscular drive in addition to serratus anterior muscle activity, a key muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is associated with short-term improvements in clinical outcomes of shoulder pain. (4) Connected Chiropractic delivers gentle thoracic manipulation.
CONTACT Connected Chiropractic
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.
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