Chiropractic care is the
natural way for you to be healthy with less pain, and is probably the best
single approach available. Other treatment protocols augment what your
chiropractor does for you, including cryotherapy, physical therapy, ‘cold’
laser, massage therapy, acupuncture, etc. But did you know that there are
things you can do to make your adjustment more effective and long-lasting? They
are so simple that most people won’t even give them a try.
The first is to walk for ten
minutes prior to making any unusual moves, doing any lifting, or even climbing
into your car to drive home. That’s right, immediately after your chiropractic
adjustment everything is extra mobile and is trying to settle into the correct
position. It has been my observation that as much as 50% of what I do for a
patient is lost with a two-minute drive home.
This is usually because of the car seat – which I will address in a future
posting. But other movements which our body normally can do with no problem can
cause issues for a short period following the treatment.
Second is to rest for 15-30
minutes after the adjustment. In the 1930’s – 40’s a chiropractor would usually
have a room set aside in which the light was kept dim, and in which there were
a number of cots. After their treatment, the patients would be directed to this
room and instructed to lie and rest for a while. During this era the results
from chiropractic care seemed to be especially dramatic, and this is probably
one of the reasons why. The cost of office space has skyrocketed, privacy
issues have blossomed, and patients today barely have the three to ten minutes
necessary for a treatment, let alone time to actually REST afterward, so you’re
unlikely to see this useful practice anywhere today.
However, if you want the most
out of your time and money in our office – walk around after your adjustment,
and then get home and rest for a while – give your body a chance!
Getting rid of your pain,
Dr. Steven Ray, Chiropractor
Val Vista Chiropractic
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