Doctors of chiropractic care educated as primary-contact health care providers, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the neurological and musculoskeletal systems (the muscles, ligaments and joints of the spine and extremities) and the nerves that supply them. (gerhardtchiropractic.com)
Spinal manipulation7
Individuals with Down syndrome have ligamentous laxity and therefore may be at increased risk of injury from cervical-spinal manipulation. (downsyn.com)
Dr. Anderson notes that historically (for a least 2,500 years), spinal manipulation had been practiced in many parts of the world, primarily to treat musculoskeletal disorders. (acworthgachiropractor.com)
It is acknowledged that spinal manipulation is and was widely practiced in many cultures and often in remote world communities such as by the Balinese of Indonesia, the Lomi-Lomi of Hawaii, in areas of Japan, China and India, by the shamans of Central Asia, by sabodors in Mexico, by bone setters of Nepal as well as by bone setters in Russia and Norway. (acworthgachiropractor.com)
Historical reference to Greece provides the first direct evidence of the practice of spinal manipulation. (acworthgachiropractor.com)
It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle. (gerhardtchiropractic.com)
Because chiropractic care includes highly skilled manipulation/adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical technique training to master these important manipulative procedures. (gerhardtchiropractic.com)
Rehabilitation2
Chiropractic medicine is used as a standard musculoskeletal injury/strain treatment and for rehabilitation. (dralexjimenez.com)
Through spinal adjustments, manual manipulations, and rehabilitation exercises, Robert "Bobby" Gomez has regained some mobility and has experienced decreased pain symptoms. (elpasobackclinic.com)
Disorders1
Historically, manipulation can trace its origins from parallel developments in many parts of the world where it was used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal disorders. (acworthgachiropractor.com)
Cautious1
Each of these treatments has some scientific support to back its use in certain cases or conditions, and from a logical perspective, one can assume that some middle ground exists for the application of massage, traction, or manipulation in a cautious and controlled manner within the medical paradigm. (medscape.com)
Chiropractic care2
Some parents choose to include chiropractic care in the spectrum of interventions for their children with Down syndrome. (downsyn.com)
Neck pain and some types of headaches are treated through precise cervical manipulation. (platohealthclinic.com)
Treatment5
Often the claims made in support of such treatments are similar: that the treatment will result in improved intellectual function, alter physical or facial appearance, decrease infections and generally improve the well-being of the child with Down syndrome. (downsyn.com)
Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain: A Comparison of Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Manipulation. (dralexjimenez.com)
Each modality represents an approach to treatment of the musculoskeletal and other systems sought by a steadily increasing number of people, despite a relative dearth of quality, evidence-based research supporting their isolated use. (medscape.com)
Although there is no consensus on the complete physiology of massage, traction, or manipulation, it is generally accepted that there is more to these treatment approaches than just the interaction of mechanical forces and human anatomy. (medscape.com)
Health3
So far, there are no alternative medical therapies that have been scientifically documented to result in a significant improvement in the development and health of children with Down syndrome. (downsyn.com)
Dr. Still conceived a theory whereby health could only be maintained and, therefore, disease defeated, by maintaining normal function of the musculoskeletal system (2). (acworthgachiropractor.com)
however, it clearly targets the health of soft tissues, whereas manipulation largely targets joint segments. (medscape.com)
Includes1
The scope of the chiropractic services offered to children includes musculoskeletal manipulations, recommendations for supplemental vitamins, and agents purported to improve immunologic function. (downsyn.com)
Conditions1
Indeed, current research on manipulation seems to support this use, and further research must be done on a variety of conditions to determine the best combinations to effectively and safely aid the patient's recovery. (medscape.com)
Joint2
In many ways, the history of joint manipulation parallels the history of civilization. (acworthgachiropractor.com)
Cervical manipulation, often called a neck adjustment, works to improve joint mobility in the neck, restoring range of motion and reducing muscle spasm, which helps relieve pressure and tension. (platohealthclinic.com)
Adults2
We are carefully evaluating these reports in order to be able to formulate a thoughtful plan to address the questions voiced by the parents of children and adults with Down syndrome about the value of these supplements. (downsyn.com)
However, these symptoms are more common in children with CD than adults. (dralexjimenez.com)
Forms1
Various forms of massage, traction, and manipulation have been used in medicine throughout the world for several thousand years. (medscape.com)
World1
Prior to the modern era, for hundreds of years in developed and primitive societies throughout the world, practitioners of manipulation were known as bonesetters (2). (acworthgachiropractor.com)
Patients1
The best evidence indicates that the incidence of artery injuries associated with high-velocity upper neck manipulation is extremely rare-about one to three cases in 100,000 patients who get treated with a course of care. (platohealthclinic.com)
Benefit1
The treatments mentioned in this section are only a few of the approaches that have been tried or claimed to pose some benefit to children with Down syndrome. (downsyn.com)
Types1
Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. (gerhardtchiropractic.com)