How Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation Works to Ease Your Chronic Pain
If living with chronic musculoskeletal pain has you down, you're likely looking at all your options for relief. Chiropractic spinal manipulation has gained recognition as a valuable treatment option, and recent research is showing just how and why it works.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPINAL MANIPULATION
Spinal manipulative therapy good goes beyond your spine. According to recent research, it activates multiple positive mechanisms throughout your nervous system. (3) When chiropractors direct controlled force to spinal joints, it arouses sensory receptors that transmit signals to your brain, helping to reduce pain perception and improve joint function. The pathways through which spinal manipulation delivers relief are complex and intertwined. Research shows that manipulation can decrease muscle tension, boost blood flow, and regulate pain signals moving about your spinal cord. It also seems to influence the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in your body, fostering a flow of therapeutic effects that spread throughout your musculoskeletal system.
GENTLE ALTERNATIVE: FLEXION-DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE
Not all spinal manipulation involves twisting motions and popping sounds. Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation 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, showing its precision and mechanical spinal effects. (1) (This builds on the foundational study of the biomechanical effects of Cox® Technic.) For patients who prefer a softer approach or have conditions that make traditional manipulation unsuitable, flexion-distraction as performed at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation offers delivers meaningful pain relief through controlled, comfortable movements.
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 found that spinal manipulation demonstrates meaningful benefits for many patients dealing from chronic back and neck pain. (2) The research explains that when properly applied, chiropractic care can be a helpful part of a comprehensive pain management strategy. Another study in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association explored the underlying mechanisms, revealing that spinal manipulation affects neuroplastic changes—essentially helping re-educate how your nervous system processes pain signals over time. (3) The research keeps coming and gets more interesting all the time!
A SAFE, PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
When done by licensed chiropractors, spinal manipulation has a strong safety profile. The key is working with a qualified practitioner like yours at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation who conducts thorough assessments and develops a personalized 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 Tonawanda, make an appointment with us for chiropractic care that has the strong potential to offer the relief you've been wanting through evidence-based care with us at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation.
