SMT is often performed in association with adjunctive therapies such as soft tissue and pressure point techniques. Although chiropractors use their hands for most treatments, they also use other methods such as heat, ice, ultrasound, physiological therapeutics and exercise programs. This is dependent upon the condition being treated. Your chiropractor can also give you information and guidance on how you can stay healthy through proper nutrition, exercise, workplace ergonomic modifications and lifestyle changes. A wealth of published scientific literature supports the effectiveness, cost efficiency and safety of chiropractic care.
Chiropractors take the utmost care to cause no further discomfort when treating painful conditions.
If discomfort is caused during the course of the treatment then the chiropractor will alter the treatment to prevent this from happening. Everyone has different needs in relation to the type of treatment required for the relief of their condition. Your chiropractor will discuss this with you to choose the best form of treatment to alleviate your symptoms. Spinal pain is a common problem in western societies and has been described by some as an epidemic. The cost to the community in terms of time lost at work and the inability to carry out every day tasks is enormous and continues to grow each year.