Providers decide on a practice style that best suits their education and philosophy of care. Sometimes, that practice style includes a variety of treatments to enhance and support spinal manipulation. In this overview tutorial, we cover the high points of modalities and procedures most found in chiropractic practices. As this module progresses, we dive deeper…
Roller Table Traction
Avoid Roller Table Pitfalls Roller table type traction has been around for decades. Any patient will tell you it feels great and many doctors use it in their practice. Variations on roller table traction include full massage chairs that have the ability to lay flat and stretch the patient, as well as hydrobed massagers. These…
Vertebral Axial Decompression
Decompression Therapy Decompression therapy/mechanical spinal traction for chronic cervical and low back pain is described as an alternative, noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure of applying traction to the spine via a computer-driven table which controls the level of disc decompression. It is used in the treatment of neck and low back pain associated with disc herniation, degenerative…
Non-Traditional Physical Medicine-Know the Rules
Defining Non-Traditional The practice of health care makes up a large part of the economy for the US. It is highly regulated on local and national levels for both Allopathic and Complimentary/ Alternative professions. New devices, procedures and treatments come to market which seem unique and can be helpful to your patients. Have you ever…