Unlock the Healing Potential of Evidence-Based Manual Therapy
Discover the Powerful Benefits of Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a specialized approach within chiropractic care that involves utilizing evidence-based hands-on techniques to assess, diagnose, and treat various musculoskeletal conditions. At Legacy Chiropractic, our chiropractors leverage manual therapy in Metairie, LA, along with other evidence-based techniques, to help patients restore function, alleviate pain, prevent injury, and enhance overall well-being.
Key components of manual therapy include joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and therapeutic exercises. These techniques are meticulously applied to relieve muscle tension, correct joint imbalances, and restore optimal movement patterns in patients with diverse injuries or disorders.
Manual therapy is often synergistically combined with other evidence-based chiropractic treatments such as spinal adjustments, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitative strategies to facilitate recovery from injuries or effectively manage chronic pain.
With a patient-centric approach focused on results, our personalized treatment plans deliver effective outcomes rooted in scientifically-backed techniques and healing strategies. Whether you are recovering from a recent injury, experiencing symptoms of an underlying condition, or seeking relief from chronic pain, our chiropractors are dedicated to guiding you towards a safe and full recovery, enabling you to reclaim the activities you enjoy!
Contact our clinic today to learn more and schedule your first appointment.
Conditions That Our Chiropractors Treat
At Legacy Chiropractic, our chiropractors proficiently employ manual therapy techniques to address a diverse range of common conditions that impede mobility and cause discomfort. This evidence-based approach empowers our chiropractors to alleviate symptoms and foster healing.
The most prevalent conditions treated with manual therapy include musculoskeletal disorders, soft tissue injuries, and chronic pain syndromes, including the following:
Neck and back pain: Scientific studies have demonstrated that manual therapy techniques, such as massage or soft tissue mobilizations, effectively decrease pain and enhance function. Hands-on treatment relieves stiffness and restores optimal mobility to your spine.
Headaches: Our chiropractors skillfully address headaches through manual therapy by applying hands-on pressure to examine the head and neck. This process targets stiff joints or cramped muscles, mobilizing the area to alleviate pressure, enhance mobility, and relieve tension headaches and migraines. Manual therapy techniques, including trigger point release and joint mobilization, are effective in managing headache symptoms.
Sports injuries: At Legacy Chiropractic, we effectively treat sports injuries utilizing hands-on techniques such as joint mobilization and manipulation. These techniques have been scientifically proven to reduce pain and improve range of motion in patients with various disorders, including:
- Sprains and strains: Injuries resulting from stretching or tearing of ligaments or overuse of muscles and tendons.
- Repetitive stress: Inflammation of muscles, tendons, and/or joints due to overuse.
- Pelvic floor dysfunction: Symptoms include constipation, pelvic muscle spasms, and urinary incontinence. Manual therapy improves blood flow to affected muscles and aids in muscle stretching and relaxation.
- Chronic pain syndromes: Conditions such as fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome characterized by persistent pain and tenderness that significantly impact quality of life.
Our highly skilled chiropractors utilize manual therapy techniques as part of a personalized, evidence-based approach designed to promote healing and restore function.
Curious about whether chiropractic care is suitable for your needs? Call us today to learn more about our evidence-based care plans and book a consultation!
Manual Therapy Techniques
At Legacy Chiropractic, our chiropractors excel in providing comprehensive evaluations to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. Our treatment journey begins with a detailed collection of your medical history, enabling us to understand any underlying conditions, previous injuries, or ongoing concerns. This crucial step allows us to develop a targeted and effective treatment strategy.
Subsequently, our chiropractors conduct a hands-on assessment, utilizing palpation and observation to identify areas of pain, tightness, and dysfunction. This hands-on approach offers valuable insight into the root causes of your discomfort.
To further evaluate your condition, our chiropractors perform range of motion and strength testing. These tests precisely pinpoint limitations, enabling us to design a personalized rehabilitation program to restore optimal function.
Our chiropractors employ specific research-supported treatments based on your condition and symptoms. Common manual therapy techniques include:
Soft tissue mobilization
This effective technique targets the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons, and fascia, to relieve pain and tension. Your chiropractor will skillfully manipulate these tissues to restore mobility and alleviate tension.
Joint mobilization and manipulation
Our chiropractors employ joint mobilization and manipulation techniques to reduce pain and stiffness in the joints. These techniques involve gentle to moderate forces and varying speeds to guide the joints and surrounding tissues. Both mobilization and manipulation effectively reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore function.
Myofascial release
This gentle massage therapy intends to release tightness and pain in myofascial tissues. Our chiropractors will identify restrictions in your fascial tissues and apply gentle pressure to release tension.
Trigger point therapy
This technique involves applying pressure to specific areas of muscle tightness or “knots” to reduce pain and improve muscle function.
Passive stretching
During passive stretching, your chiropractor will guide your body into specific positions, allowing you to fully relax. This technique restores range of motion and enhances flexibility.
At Legacy Chiropractic, our chiropractors take pride in their evidence-based approach to care. We specialize in treating various soft tissue disorders with manual therapy techniques, in combination with other treatment methods such as stretching and strengthening exercises. All these methods are aimed at helping you achieve your goals!
Are you ready to experience optimal results? Contact our clinic today and embark on your journey to recovery!
What to Expect at Chiropractic Sessions
At Legacy Chiropractic, we strive to optimize your health and well-being with our comprehensive, evidence-based approach to chiropractic care. During your initial appointment, our dedicated chiropractors will inquire about your past and present health conditions, surgeries, injuries, and lifestyle habits. This thorough evaluation enables us to understand your unique situation, allowing us to tailor our treatment plan to meet your specific needs.
To gain essential insights into your physical capabilities and limitations, our chiropractors conduct a detailed joint assessment and evaluate your muscle strength. Additionally, comprehensive balance, coordination, and functional movement screens are performed to identify any abnormalities contributing to your discomfort or limiting your activities.
Our evidence-based evaluation empowers us to develop targeted interventions aimed at improving your gait and overall mobility. Common treatments you may experience include:
Manual Therapy
This form of chiropractic treatment involves hands-on techniques performed by our chiropractors to increase joint mobility, reduce pain, and facilitate movement.
Therapeutic Exercises
These exercises are specifically tailored to your individual needs, aiming to improve or restore physical function and help you effectively manage your conditions.
Neuromuscular Re-education
This treatment approach is designed to restore normal body movement patterns. It involves techniques that retrain the nervous system to control and coordinate muscle activity effectively.
Patient Education
This crucial component of your rehabilitation involves educating you about your conditions, the healing process, and strategies for preventing future injuries. We provide instructions on correct body mechanics during daily activities, offer ergonomic advice for workplace settings, and guide you on home exercise programs.
Experience Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care for Optimal Health and Well-Being
Our commitment to research-backed methods ensures you receive the most effective, results-oriented care possible. Chiropractic care at Legacy Chiropractic not only alleviates symptoms but also enhances overall function.
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