Spine injuries are extremely dangerous, as they may cause damage to the spinal cord, resulting in permanent disability. They also take a long time to heal, especially if you need surgery. However, the team at Apex Orthopaedics Spine & Neurology knows that chiropractic care and physical therapy work wonderfully together to help patients heal.
Let us explain how these two therapies work and the benefits of using them together.
How Does Chiropractic Work Together with Physical Therapy?
First of all, physical therapy and chiropractic are similar, yet different. A physical therapist focuses on exercises, stretches, and massages to improve:
- Balance
- Muscle strength
- Flexibility and range of motions
- Posture
- Recovery after a sports injury
Chiropractors perform manipulations and adjustments to resolve the core issues that generate the symptoms treated with physical therapy. By combining the two types of therapy, a patient can make a complete recovery, not just experience temporary pain relief.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy for Patients with Spine Injuries
An experienced team of chiropractors and physical therapists will ensure that patients will not have to undergo risky procedures or become dependent on pain medication. The main benefit of these treatment options is that they are safe, non-invasive, and have very few contraindications.
Other significant benefits for patients include:
1. Faster Recovery
Working on the core health problem and its associated symptoms at the same time helps patients heal faster. Practically, instead of receiving treatment for the spine condition and then going into rehabilitation, they undergo the two therapies at the same time.
This is extremely important for various types of patients, such as professional athletes and workers who need to maintain their physical condition and return to work as soon as possible.
2. Enhanced Nervous System Function
After several appointments with our chiropractors and physical therapists, many patients report that they feel an improvement in other aspects of their health, such as:
- Better sleep
- Improved bladder control
- Improved digestive function
- Better immunity
These are results of the fact that the therapies resolve any underlying issues of the nervous system, such as a bulging disc or a pinched nerve. These issues prevent the brain from communicating effectively with various organs and systems in your body.
3. Increased Strength and Endurance
Chiropractic care and physical therapy help patients rebuild a strong and healthy body. The interdisciplinary approach restores the spine and nervous system and rebuilds muscle strength and flexibility.
Patients will be able to engage in physical activities without pain, stiffness, or restriction in the range of movements. Also, their body will work better overall, so they will not experience tiredness or low stamina.
4. Reduced Risk of Future Injuries
Finally, our specialists focus not only on healing patients but also on helping them avoid future accidents. As part of the treatment plan, you will receive helpful advice on various aspects, such as:
- Correcting your gait and posture
- Improving your weight-lifting technique
- Warming up and cooling down in training sessions
- Avoiding activities that are incompatible with your health condition
Schedule an Appointment with Our Spine Specialists!
At Apex Orthopaedics Spine & Neurology, you will receive the best care from experienced chiropractors and physical therapists. Located in strategic cities across North Carolina, we help patients recover from spine injuries and conditions in the safest and least invasive manner possible.
Call us today at 704-412-3045 to schedule your initial appointment with our specialists!
