Chiropractor Physiotherapist
Many people believe that when they see a chiropractor, physiotherapy is not worthwhile and vice versa. However, this is simply not correct. Indeed, both therapies can have immense benefits when used in conjunction with the right professionals and patients. Various chiropractors and physiotherapists recommend using their services together so that patients can benefit from both treatments. Let’s take a closer look at the role of chiropractors and physiotherapists and how the two professions work together in patient care.
Role of a Chiropractor
Chiropractors are trained to diagnose spinal problems and related nervous system disorders. What many people don’t know is that they can also relieve headaches, dizziness, migraines, and certain non-pathological imbalances that may be due to impaired movement of the spine. After chiropractors figure out what the problem is, they make “adjustments,” which involve controlled stretching of the tendons and ligaments to restore normal joint movement and stimulate nerve fibers. These controlled stretches vary in depth and speed and depend on the present conditions. Chiropractors often care for patients with chronic problems.
Role of a Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy focuses on exercise and improving the patient’s functioning. This is usually done through treatments such as mobilizations, where ligaments and tendons are stretched more slowly, electrotherapy, muscle relaxation techniques, and exercise. A physiotherapist often helps patients overcome any physical injury that may prevent them from enjoying their lifestyle.
Why do You Need Both?
Although the work of a chiropractor and physiotherapist appears to be very different, they share a great deal of similarity. They address the range of motion, function, and pain of the body. The body acts as a functional unit which means that all of your joints work together. Many injuries require the work of these two professionals such as the neck, back, and shoulder pain as well as many leg related problems.
By combining the two therapies, you can receive a wide range of treatments that will help your body heal the best possible way. While chiropractic care can help diagnose the problem, relieve discomfort, and restore normal movement, physiotherapy can help restore movement and prevent pain.
In certain cases, an injury can cause other problems throughout the body that may require the help of another professional. For example, if you have a sprained ankle, it can lead to lameness. While ankle-related problems can be treated by a physiotherapist, the lameness may have put a strain on the lower back, which should be examined by a chiropractor.
After all, getting a second opinion about an injury is always valuable. Every profession can evaluate injuries and people differently and notice one thing but not another. This means that they can treat the injury in a certain way that doesn’t solve the underlying problem. Visiting the two professionals will give you much more comprehensive treatment than usual.
Our team of chiropractors and physiotherapists at Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy are carefully selected to work together to achieve the best results for patients.
