What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic is a health care specialty that emphasizes your body’s ability to heal itself. The highly trained chiropractors at 43rd St. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation take a whole-person approach to treatment, focusing on long-term recovery instead of merely managing your symptoms.
The core of chiropractic care is enhancing your nervous system through spinal alignment. However, the team at 43rd St. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation employs a variety of chiropractic techniques, including instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with the Graston® Technique and spinal decompression therapy.
What conditions does chiropractic care treat?
The chiropractors at 43rd St. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation treat many injuries and problems that cause chronic pain, including:
- Upper, middle, and lower back pain
- Neck pain and shoulder pain
- Hip pain and knee pain
- Headaches
- Sports injuries
- Herniated discs and degenerative disc disease
- Car accident injuries, like whiplash
- Pinched nerves, such as sciatica
- Arm, hand, and wrist pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ankle and foot pain, including plantar fasciitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Glandular imbalances and weight gain
- Fatigue, snoring, and other sleep issues
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
They address the underlying causes of these problems in order to provide quick and effective relief that lasts long-term.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care?
Chiropractic adjustments restore your body’s structure to its natural state before circumstances like injury or lifestyle habits cause misalignment. Benefits of chiropractic care include:
- Aligning your spine and joints
- Improving coordination and balance
- Normalizing joint motion
- Optimizing body functions and performance
- Relieving muscle tension, stress, and pressure
- Improving flexibility and range of motion
- Reducing pain and helping the body heal from injury
Your spine is part of your central nervous system, which coordinates movement and activity throughout your body. Removing pressure from your spine improves your overall functioning and treats the root cause of many types of chronic pain.
What should I expect from chiropractic care?
At your first appointment, your chiropractor at 43rd St. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation thoroughly evaluates your health and performs a physical exam. They discuss your symptoms or concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. They may recommend complementary treatments, like acupuncture or massage therapy.
Chiropractic care may include a variety of therapies, including manual adjustments, spinal decompression, and soft tissue mobilization with the Graston Technique. They may also teach you exercises and stretches to perform at home.
Whether you need a chiropractic tune-up or suffer from chronic pain, call 43rd St. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or book an appointment online today for customized care.
