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By Brandi Schlossberg In the world of chiropractic care, there is a variety of techniques that may be used to help clients achieve the goals they have in mind upon booking an appointment. These methods typically aim to ease pain, promote optimal function, improve range of motion, encourage proper posture and so on. One may […]

By Brandi Schlossberg Much like chiropractors themselves, chiropractic tables come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, with a variety of abilities that can be used to better serve each client. Understanding the features of the various chiropractic tables on the market today can help the professional chiropractor select the best possible table for his […]

Guide patients in-office and out-of-office for chiropractic spinal decompression to avoid injuries at home for patients who…

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reports that two of the most-used mind and body practices are chiropractic and massage. About 8.8 percent and 7 percent of the population, respectively, engage in these forms of complementary and alternative medicine. And rightfully so as each offers patients some distinct benefits. For instance, research has found that massage can help reduce pain associated with certain medical conditions, such as chronic low-back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee, and fibromyalgia. Massage therapy has also been connected with lower rates of various mental health conditions, some of which include depression, anxiety and stress.

One question many people have in regard to chiropractic as a modern health modality is whether or not it is safe. It’s also an issue that many chiropractic organizations have tried to adequately address. In fact, if you look at the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Frequently Asked Questions page, you can quickly see that this question has the longest and most thorough response. In it, the ACA explains how the risk of potential adverse effects of chiropractic care is “very small,” and that if a patient does experience any minor discomforts, these generally go away within 24 hours post treatment.

There are many table options available and while they may all provide some positive results, if your goal is to provide the best results, then the type of table you use is an important part of the equation. So, if you have a hi-lo table, which techniques might provide your patients the highest level of care?