Groton Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine
Chiropractic is recognized for its care of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is beneficial beyond the spine. The most recent report notes how Groton chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization assists in respiratory function. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office offers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE
Chiropractors are known for their management of musculoskeletal spinal related conditions. That’s not all bad! Chiropractors do offer more. Linked to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of chiropractors about their use of primary preventive care of musculoskeletal problems and other public health-related disorders found that chiropractors certainly offer such prevention care and are prepared to do so, but patients do not usually visit them mainly for such care. (1) Additionally, a review of chiropractic websites discovered that 79% of them referred to care of one or more non-musculoskeletal conditions like sleep issues, constipation/digestive issues, unease/discontent in children, and menstrual cramps/pain. (2) Your Groton chiropractor is here for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention plus much more!
HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT
Several studies are reporting on the benefits of thoracic mobilization for improvement in thoracic hyperkyphosis (upper spine curvature found in nearly 20-40% of older adults) and respiratory function. Diaphragmatic breathing is suggested often for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, how far the diaphragm is able to expand on inhale, is associated with respiratory function. Improving diaphragm excursion is beneficial. In a new analysis of healthy volunteers with thoracic hyperkyphosis, 8 weeks of thoracic mobilization increased the diaphragmatic excursions during 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 cope with and prevent respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) Groton chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits outside of the spine itself.
SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT
Shoulders benefit, also! Shoulder pain patients reported that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately enhanced neuromuscular drive as well as serratus anterior muscle activity, a key muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is associated with short-term improvements in shoulder clinical outcomes. (4) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office is quite experienced in delivering gentle thoracic manipulation.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tyler Hill on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he treats shoulder pain using Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction to reduce the pain.
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