Naprapathy
Naprapathy is a branch of medicine, (manual medicine) that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Doctors of Naprapathy are connective tissue specialists.
What is connective tissue?
Connective tissue is found throughout the human body. A few structural examples include: ligaments, tendons, fascia, cartilage, and discs. Your body is a complex network of connective tissue which can become imbalanced: too tight in some areas (contracted), too loose in other areas (lax). These imbalances often result in pain. You may be totally unaware that you have a comprehensive musculo-skeletal imbalance until a build up of signs and symptoms reaches an unbearable level of pain and loss of function.
These imbalances can occur slowly and over time – causing your body’s connective tissue to become ‘tight’ and Some causes are:
- Poor sleeping position
- Faulty posture
- Improper biomechanics
Imbalances can also occur suddenly due to sudden trauma, such as:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Sports injuries
EVALUATION:
The conditions and disorders of connective tissue and the musculoskeletal system are evaluated in various ways:
- Detailed medical history
- Performance of standard orthopedic and neurologic examination
- Anatomical and topographical evaluations
- Muscle and range of motion testing
NAPRAPATHIC TECHNIQUES:
- Gentle manipulation of the vertebrae to stretch the attached, contracted connective tissue which may be irritating the nerves as they exit the spinal column.
- Manipulation/mobilization of the muscles and related soft tissue structures help restore balance.
- Joint mobilization of restricted joints and articulations to restore full range of motion.
ADJUNCTIVE THERAPIES
Physiological therapeutics and adjunctive therapies may be recommended and administered. These can include:
- electro-therapy
- ultrasound
- hot/cold packs
- traction
- therapeutic/rehabilitative exercises
- orthopedic appliances and supports
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY YOUR DOCTOR OF NAPRAPATHY:
- low back pain
- neck pain
- sciatica
- joint pain
- structural headaches
- migraines
- TMJ
- spasms
- sprain/strains
- tennis elbow
- whiplash
- shoulder pain