Manipulative Care Lesson Three Amanda Eskola

Manipulative Care  Mostly utilized as a complementary treatment  In 2007, over 18 million adults received manipulative care within the past 12 months  Also, in 2007, 3.9 billion dollars spent on visits to practitioners for chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation.  Manipulative care for conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and other bodily systems  Chiropractic  Osteopathic  Osteopathic medicine’s philosophy  All body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health  Chiropractic medicine’s philosophy  Attention to the biomechanics, function and structure of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems  Proper function of these systems means restoring and preserving health

Types of Manipulative Care  Chiropractic  Primary focus is on the body’s structure and its functioning  Spine  Receive adjustments or “manipulations” to:  Correct alignment issues  Alleviate pain  Improve function  Support body's natural ability to heal itself.  Treatment for lower back pain, headaches, and other musculoskeletal pain

Types of Manipulative Care  Osteopathic  Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to  ease pain  promote healing  increase overall mobility  Move muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance  Treatment for muscle pain and other health conditions – asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, sinus disorders, etc.

Benefits of Manipulative Care  Shown to be effective in treating several musculoskeletal complaints  72% success rate for alleviating sciatica pain with chiropractic care  Manipulative care can address a variety of health conditions/illnesses  Drug-free, non-invasive treatment  Patient-centered care – treating the whole person  Lets take a look: chiropractors-benefit-your-health/ chiropractors-benefit-your-health/

Drawbacks to Manipulative Care  Some discomfort or soreness following adjustments/manipulations  Risks (which are rare)  Herniated disc  Compression of nerves, which causing more pain and/or numbness  Certain type of stroke (vertebral artery dissection) due to manipulations of the neck  Individuals with certain medical conditions or who take certain prescription medications are not able to utilize manipulative care

Questions & Conclusion  Questions?  References:  pathic- health/treatment/Pages/default.as px pathic- health/treatment/Pages/default.as px  ss.cfm?T1ID=13&T2ID=61 ss.cfm?T1ID=13&T2ID=61  practic/introduction.htm practic/introduction.htm  What is something new that you learned after taking this 3 week course?  What kind of CAM practice would you consider trying?