Chiropractor in San Clemente

Even though chiropractor students and medical students start out by taking similar studies, by their third and fourth years, they are learning vastly different things. Chiropractors take a holistic approach to healing and believe that your spine controls all of your nerves, tissues and joints. They believe that if your spine is out of alignment it causes undue pressure and pain and causes all kinds of illness and disease. When your spine is manipulated back into alignment, the pressure and pain is relieved, all of your joints, nerves and tissues are doing what they are supposed to, and your body can heal itself naturally.

There are many ailments that you seek treatment for: neck pain, back pain, sciatica, fatigue, stress, sore joints, whiplash and an auto accident are only a few things you may be seeking relief from.

The technique that your chiropractor uses will depend on his or her specialties, as well as the type of ailment or illness you are suffering from. Here are five different techniques that may be used.

1. Diversified technique. This is the most common method of treatment and is extremely effective for sports injuries, a fall or an auto accident. The technique involves a gapping of the joints in the spine, to put it back into normal alignment.
2. Gentle Touch. This is a non-force method that applies light pressure to a misaligned bone. This relaxes the muscles and eases pain.
3. Activator. This is a rubber-tipped instrument that manipulates delicate or tender areas, such as elbow and knee joints.
4. Ultrasound. This technique uses the vibrations of the ultrasound to reduce spasms and inflammation.
5. Supports, rolls and wedges. These are different equipment that are used to hold your body in place while your chiropractor is manipulating your spine, joints and muscles.

There are many more techniques that may be used by your chiropractor, but these are the most common. Your chiropractor may not use all of these methods. Make sure your chiropractor explains which technique he or she will use and how it is going to help you.