Chiropractic Treatment

.Chiropractic, a word of Greek origin, means manual application

.It is the most scientific and academic of manual therapies

.Chiropractic is a method of intervening in the spine, bones and muscles in order to regulate the nervous system. The general goal is to eliminate any movement that is thought to exist in the spine

?What is Chiropractic Treatment

.Chiropractic treatment works on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems with high speed and low pressure. This process is especially applied to the spine and its main purpose is to mobilize the spine, eliminate spinal malalignment and regulate the body's functions

.The bone is intervened, the nerve pathways are opened. It is a direct correction method

?How is Chiropractic Treatment Performed

.Chiropractic treatment is a form of treatment that is applied manually, table-supported, and with thrusting instruments when necessary. It is also an integrative treatment model

.Physical therapy, exercise and chiropractic are all forms of treatment that can work together if necessary

.Lifestyle modification is a major part of treatment

?What is the treatment process like

.Treatment is shaped according to the disease. Generally, 1 or 2 sessions are applied per week, 6-8 sessions in total. Healthy individuals should receive chiropractic treatment at least once every 3 months to stay healthy

?In Which Diseases Is Chiropractic Treatment Applied

It can be applied in mechanical problems originating from the neck, back and waist area that may be reflected in the arms and legs, defined structural and mechanical problems of the spine, movement disorders, joint and muscle problems, hernias that may enter this area but have not reached the size that requires surgery, and early stage canal stenosis

.At the same time, chiropractic treatment is preventive health. There are causes and consequences in illnesses. Modern medicine deals with the consequences, that is, it deals with the symptoms and tries to correct these symptoms

.Departments that deal with preventive health, such as chiropractic, are aimed at eliminating the causes, not the results. Rather than the symptoms, they aim to correct the root cause of the symptoms

?How to Decide if a Patient is Suitable for Chiropractic Treatment

.The most important part of the treatment is the examination. If the patient only has pain as a result of the examination, the correct diagnosis is made and the application is started

.If there is progressive loss of strength or loss of reflexes during the examination of the patient, the patient is referred to the relevant doctor and chiropractic is not applied

?What are the points to be considered after treatment

.After chiropractic treatment, the patient is advised to avoid strenuous work. Depending on the patient's condition, it is recommended that he/she rest as much as possible and perform the given exercises

.In addition, the patient is asked to organize his/her daily life after the treatment

.It is recommended to avoid movements that will disrupt the alignment of the spine, such as incorrect sitting positions, incorrect posture and incorrect lying down

?Is Chiropractic Treatment Scientific

.Chiropractic treatment is a “scientific” treatment method accepted by the World Health Organization

?How are the applications in the world

.The American Medical Association recommends chiropractic care as the first choice for treating low back and neck pain. It is the largest alternative referral area for primary care in the United States

?Are There Any Side Effects of Chiropractic Treatment

.There are no side effects that have been identified and are worthy of evidence

?In Which Situations Should Chiropractic Treatment Not Be Applied

.Acute fracture, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, all types of bone diseases, neoplastic diseases of muscles and soft tissues, Cauda equina syndrome

?Is Chiropractic Safe

.It is safe as long as it is performed by trained individuals. It is the most popular natural health method in the US and Canada due to its reliability and success rate

?Is Chiropractic a Painful Procedure

.Chiropractic is not a painful procedure. Many patients report relief after a session

?What Kind of Changes Are Expected in the Spine After the Application

.Misalignments in the spine affect the proper functioning of the nervous system and cause mechanical problems in the body. Chiropractic treatment corrects misalignments in the spine and treats the majority of mechanical problems

Chiropractic techniques involve joint and soft tissue manipulations. Since it is applied directly to the problem area, it provides a fast and effective solution. Even in a single session, most of the pain is relieved and the patient does not feel any pain during or after the application, but feels relief immediately after the treatment