Chiropractic Tables

When discussed in a medical context, traction therapy is defined as “the use of a pulling force to treat muscle and skeleton disorders.” Depending on the area of the body, this may be to elongate the neck, spine, or other area which is causing pain or discomfort. And while devices used to accentuate this process are often debated regarding their effectiveness, they’ve actually been around for quite some time.

Help your patients with good posture tips so they avoid chronic issues later in life. “Stand up straight,” “don’t slouch,” and “stop hunching over” are probably all familiar phrases from childhood onward. As annoying as it may have seemed to be constantly nagged about poor posture, there was a kernel of truth in all of it: Maintaining good posture starting early in life can prevent any number of chronic pain issues later in life as an adult.

You already no doubt aware of forms of electrotherapy in your practice to help relieve musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, and stiffness, often with reasonably good results. The most common form is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). However, you may not always be able to reach a properly therapeutic current level with a TENS machine due to unpleasant side effects for certain patients, particularly those with a low pain threshold.

Have you ever given a patient health-related advice and had him or her not follow it? Or, worse yet, have you ever had a patient take some sort of action that wasn’t in line with what you recommended, thus aggravating their musculoskeletal condition and making it worse?

There is absolutely no question that back pain is the single most common complaint that brings patients into your office. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), as many as 31 million Americans experience back pain. In the majority of cases, this pain is not as a result of an illness (such as arthritis), but instead are mechanical problems due to the spine being out of alignment.

While beginning the academic year usually involves making sure the students have everything they need to succeed—from pens and paper to calculators and laptops—it’s also a great time to focus on another aspect of going back to school that could greatly affect their future: their posture.

Undoubtedly, buying a new chiropractic table can take a large chunk of money out of your bottom line. So, whether you don’t have the extra money to spare or you simply don’t want to spend more than you need to, sometimes it makes sense to buy a used table instead.

Think of your chiropractic table as you do your car. You depend on it to be in proper working order so that the gas pedal and brakes work properly, the engine will start when you turn the ignition, and the transmission will be in the right gear.

It’s often said that “nothing lasts forever.” While this line is typically used to refer to either feelings of love or heartbreak, it also applies to the equipment you use in your chiropractic practice—especially your chiropractic table. Of course, many factors affect how long your current table with last, such as how many patients you see, how well you take care of it, and how well it is made.

You’ve probably heard the importance of accessorizing clothing. Whether it’s the right shoes, tie, purse, or hat, the right finishing touches to a wardrobe can help you feel more confident and proud of yourself. Accessories that are versatile are even better. You can use them to create any number of different looks depending upon the outfit you select. The same could be said of your chiropractic table.