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New Roads Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine

Chiropractic is recognized for its treatment of the spine. Research is showing that its spinal treatment is positive, reaching beyond the spine. The most recent report notes how New Roads chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization helps with respiratory function. New Roads Chiropractic Center offers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE

Chiropractors are known for their management of musculoskeletal spinal related conditions. That’s not all bad! Chiropractors do have more to share. Linked to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of chiropractors regarding their use of primary preventive care of musculoskeletal disorders and other public health-related disorders found that chiropractors certainly offer such preventive care and are ready to do so, but patients don’t typically visit them mainly for such care. (1) Further, a review of chiropractic websites found that 79% of them mentioned care of one or more non-musculoskeletal conditions like sleep issues, constipation/digestive issues, unease/discontent in children, and menstrual cramps/pain. (2) Your New Roads chiropractor is at your service for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention and much more!

HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT

More studies are describing the benefits of thoracic mobilization for improvement in thoracic hyperkyphosis (upper spine curvature experienced by almost 20-40% of older adults) and respiratory function. Diaphragmatic breathing is talked about a lot for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, how far the diaphragm expands on inhale, is associated with respiratory function. Improving diaphragm excursion is positive. In a new analysis of healthy volunteers with thoracic hyperkyphosis, 8 weeks of thoracic mobilization improved the diaphragmatic excursions during deep breathing, increased forced vital capacity, and the thoracic hyperkyphosis itself. The researchers summarized and suggested the inclusion of thoracic mobilization in respiratory rehab programs to manage and avert respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) New Roads chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits beyond the spine itself.

SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT

Shoulders benefit, also! Shoulder pain sufferers reported that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately enhanced neuromuscular drive in addition to serratus anterior muscle activity, a key muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is linked with short-term improvements in clinical outcomes of shoulder pain. (4) New Roads Chiropractic Center is well trained gentle thoracic manipulation.

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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tyler Hill on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he treats shoulder pain using Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction to ease the pain.

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 New Roads Chiropractic Center chiropractic care benefits more than the spine especially when the thoracic spine is treated!
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