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Nowadays, many people suffer from various ailments related to the spine and the musculoskeletal system. The causes of such diseases may be different, but the most important ones include an incorrect lifestyle, spending time in one position for a long time, as well as various injuries, especially caused by sports activities. Various methods of treatment and support for returning to full fitness have been developed for these types of problems. One of them is manual therapy. What is it about? What is worth knowing about it before going to a specialist? In what conditions can manual therapy be helpful?
What is manual therapy?
Manual therapy otherwise it is called chiropractic. It is one of the physiotherapeutic methods, which is, inter alia, a form of a specially developed massage. Manual therapy aims to support both the spine and joints. In addition to massage, various pressure techniques and various grips are also used. All this is aimed at restoring the proper mobility of joints and relieving any pain. Manual therapy it is used in orthopedics, rheumatology, rehabilitation and neurology. The great advantage of this method is its high safety and the fact that the treatment is developed individually, depending on the disease and the patient’s condition.
Where did manual therapy come from?
Manual therapy it is not a new method. Its origins date back to ancient times, and its individual elements can be seen in the healing systems of many cultures. Seedlings manual therapy we can search in ancient Egypt and Greece. Hippocrates used it for many different ailments.
Jak manual therapy found its way into the modern treatment system? It all started in the nineteenth century in England, where local doctors used manual techniques to help people with various musculoskeletal dysfunctions. From there manual therapy it reached the United States. However, the unique development of this method took place in the second half of the XNUMXth century, when educational programs for manual therapists and the rules of conduct were clarified.
What techniques are used in manual therapy?
Manual therapy uses various techniques that help you regain full fitness. The most commonly used include: massage, stretching, manipulation, mobilization and neuromobilization.
What are the indications for using manual therapy?
Manual therapy can be used in the case of various problems, especially pains. It may be of benefit especially in the case of coccyx pain, back pain, lumbar and lumbosacral pain, as well as pelvic muscle tension disorders, pollakiuria, sciatica, migraines, posture defects, sleep disorders and many other conditions.
What are the contraindications for using manual therapy?
although manual therapy is a fairly safe method, there are several contraindications for its application. This technique should not be used if patients have active rectal varices, organic diseases of the digestive tract end, advanced osteoporosis, problems with blood clotting. On manual therapy Pregnant women should also not pretend to be.
What should a manual therapy procedure look like?
Depending on the type of ailment manual therapy may be slightly different for different patients. Basically, however, patients sit or lie down on the couch. Usually, the work of a rehabilitator is fast and decisive compressions each points on the spine. It often happens that during surgery manual therapy you can hear a characteristic cracking or crunching sound. It’s not symptomthat should worry us. This sound is caused by the displacement of the articular surfaces into the right place or the removal of air trapped between the bones.
How to prepare for manual therapy?
Manual therapy requires no special preparation, albeit going to rehabilitator, it is good to have the results of spine examinations with you, especially magnetic resonance imaging and x-rays. The first visit is primarily used to assess the patient’s health condition. Leading person therapy it does it not only on the basis of available studies, but also observations of how the patient moves, stands and changes the position of the body.
If we have problems with the spine or joints, it is worth considering using manual therapyas most patients describe it as effective and deeply relaxing for the spine.