How Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic Works to Ease Your Chronic Pain
If living with chronic musculoskeletal pain has you down, you're likely exploring every avenue for relief. Chiropractic spinal manipulation has emerged as a valuable treatment option, and new research is showing just how and why it works.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPINAL MANIPULATION
Spinal manipulative therapy good goes beyond your spine. According to new research, it initiates multiple helpful mechanisms throughout your nervous system. (3) When chiropractors direct controlled force to spinal joints, it rouses sensory receptors that send signals to your brain, helping to reduce pain perception and improve joint function. The pathways through which spinal manipulation delivers relief are complex and interconnected. Research shows that manipulation can decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, and modulate pain signals traveling through your spinal cord. It also seems to prompt the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in your body, fostering a cascade of therapeutic effects that spread throughout your musculoskeletal system.
GENTLE ALTERNATIVE: FLEXION-DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE
Not all spinal manipulation involves twisting motions and popping sounds. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic offers a gentler, non-thrust technique called flexion-distraction (aka Cox® Technic) that uses rhythmic movements to decompress spinal joints. Recent ultrasound research has analyzed how this technique affects the spine via its controlled movement of spinal segments, demonstrating its precision and mechanical spinal effects. (1) (This builds on the foundational study of the biomechanical effects of Cox® Technic.) For patients who like a subtler approach or have conditions that make traditional manipulation unacceptable, flexion-distraction as performed at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic offers an effective alternative that still provides therapeutic benefits.
EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS
Multiple studies champion the use of chiropractic care for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. A comprehensive review published in JBJS Reviews examined the evidence base and reported that spinal manipulation exhibits meaningful benefits for many patients suffering from chronic back and neck pain. (2) The research indicates that when appropriately applied, chiropractic care can be an effective component of a comprehensive pain management strategy. Another paper in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association explored the underlying mechanisms, discussing how spinal manipulation affects neuroplastic changes—essentially helping re-educate how your nervous system processes pain signals over time. (3) The research keeps evolving and gets more interesting all the time!
A SAFE, PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
When done by licensed chiropractors, spinal manipulation has a robust safety profile. The key is working with a qualified practitioner like yours at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic who conducts systematic assessments and develops an individualized chiropractic treatment plan based on your specific condition and needs.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the process a chiropractic patient can anticipate going through with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management toward relief.
If chronic pain is negatively impacting your quality of life in Montreal, make an appointment with us for chiropractic care that has the strong potential to deliver the relief you've been wanting through evidence-based care with us at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic.
