In this post, we go over one of the staples of Mckenzie method treatment for neck pain - the retraction and extension exercise. This, combined with chiropractic and manual therapy, helps resolve many neck problems quickly.
Let's be clear: Chiropractic adjutsments are very safe and can be effective for treating several different causes of spine and joint pains.
But, for those who may be unsure if a chiropractic adjustment is right for them, it may give some reassurance to know there is a specific approach to not only determine if a manipulation is safe, but also if it will be helpful.
The process we utilize to determine if an adjustment will be beneficial and safe is known as the progression of forces. It is a metaphorical dipping of the toes into the pool of manual therapy by introducing forces to your tissues in a measured manner. By applying forces in an escalating pattern, we are likely to discover if your body has a painful or adverse response long before a force that would create a lasting injury is ever applied.
Levels of forces in manual therapy:
By taking each case through these levels step by step assessing a patient's response during and after their application, we can accurately predict if a patient will have a positive response to a chiropractic manipulation. We may come to find that not everyone NEEDS to be adjusted. When in doubt, we always defer to the patient and common sense. If you have any questions about your pain or if an adjustment could be right for you, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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