How Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. Works to Ease Your Chronic Pain
If living with chronic musculoskeletal pain has you down, you're likely exploring every avenue for relief. Chiropractic spinal manipulation has emerged as a valuable treatment option, and new research is showing just how and why it produces results.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPINAL MANIPULATION
Spinal manipulative therapy benefit goes beyond your spine. According to new research, it initiates multiple beneficial mechanisms throughout your nervous system. (3) When chiropractors apply controlled force to spinal joints, it rouses sensory receptors that transmit signals to your brain, helping to reduce pain perception and boost joint function. The pathways through which spinal manipulation delivers relief are complex and intertwined. Research shows that manipulation can decrease muscle tension, boost blood flow, and regulate pain signals moving about your spinal cord. It also seems to influence the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in your body, creating a cascade of therapeutic effects that spread beyond the immediate treatment area.
GENTLE ALTERNATIVE: FLEXION-DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE
Not all spinal manipulation involves twisting motions and popping sounds. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. offers a gentler, non-thrust technique called flexion-distraction (aka Cox® Technic) that uses rhythmic movements to decompress spinal joints. Recent ultrasound research has analyzed how this technique affects the spine via its controlled movement of spinal segments, showing its precision and mechanical spinal effects. (1) (This builds on the foundational study of the biomechanical effects of Cox® Technic.) For patients who prefer a subtler approach or have conditions that make traditional manipulation unsuitable, flexion-distraction as performed at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. offers an effective alternative that still provides therapeutic benefits.
EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS
Research regularly validates chiropractic care as an effective treatment for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. A comprehensive analysis in JBJS Reviews assessed the scientific evidence and determined that spinal manipulation supplies significant relief for numerous patients experiencing persistent back and neck pain. (2) The research indicates that when properly applied, chiropractic care can be a helpful part of a comprehensive pain management strategy. Another paper in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association explored the underlying mechanisms, discussing how spinal manipulation affects neuroplastic changes—basically helping re-educate how your nervous system processes pain signals over time. (3) The research keeps coming and gets more interesting all the time!
A SAFE, PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
When performed by licensed chiropractors, spinal manipulation has a strong safety profile. The key is working with a qualified practitioner like yours at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. who conducts thorough assessments and develops an individualized chiropractic treatment plan based on your specific condition and needs.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the process a chiropractic patient can anticipate going through with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management toward relief.
If chronic pain is negatively affecting your quality of life in Auburn, schedule an appointment with us for chiropractic care that may deliver the relief you've been seeking through evidence-based care with us at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C..
