There are many terms that the layman may find confusing when looking into chiropractic care, and chief among them is one that denotes a specific style of care, that of the holistic chiropractor. Chiropractic care is used to restore normal movement and range of motion by reducing pain and inflammation throughout the body. How is holistic care different, if at all?
Holistic medicine takes a comprehensive approach, addressing mind, body, and social factors and often combining traditional medicine with alternative approaches such as acupuncture. It aims to address the fundamental, underlying causes of the problem instead of simply treating the obvious symptoms.
Do Chiropractors Take a Holistic Approach?
Most general chiropractors focus on the problem area generating the pain or discomfort. In general chiropractic practice, spinal health is the primary objective and is prioritized as being fundamental to overall health. A truly holistic approach involves a more extensive array of treatment methodologies and examination of areas outside of the immediately painful ones.
What Do Holistic Chiropractors Do?
A holistic chiropractor does treat the immediate pain symptoms, but they don’t stop there. Sustainable recovery is the goal, which can involve working with multiple areas of the body and multiple treatment modalities.
Among the various treatments that a holistic chiropractor might employ during treatment include:
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Chiropractic adjustments
- The Graston Technique®
- and physical therapy.
In addition, self-care and education are also important elements of a holistic approach. Combining appropriate modalities allows a holistic chiropractor to create a refined and individualized treatment plan addressing the root cause of your issue in order to prevent it from arising again.
Do Chiropractors Do the Same Thing Every Time?
In the sense that they find and correct misalignments, yes. However, due to the natural variations from one individual to the next, both of these tasks can require different adjustments or techniques depending on the specifics of the case in question. No two cases are the same, which is precisely why we adopt the holistic approach.
East Bay Chiropractic Care & Wellness – A Holistic Approach
Since 1986, East Bay Chiropractic Wellness has stayed at the cutting edge of chiropractic care, and I was certified in the Graston Technique® in 2008. My expert staff and I tailor our treatment plan to your specific needs, using the most appropriate methodologies for the case in question. Contact us at East Bay Chiropractic today and start your journey to a pain-free life!