La Grande Chiropractic Benefit Extends Beyond the Spine

Chiropractic is recognized for its treatment of the spine. Research is reporting that its spinal treatment is positive, reaching beyond the spine. The latest report notes how La Grande chiropractic thoracic spinal manipulation and mobilization assists in respiratory function. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC delivers gentle, safe treatment of the thoracic spine.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE BEYOND THE SPINE

Chiropractors are recognized for their care of musculoskeletal spinal issues. That’s not all bad! Chiropractors do offer more. Linked to musculoskeletal care is prevention of musculoskeletal problems. A survey of chiropractors about their use of primary prevention care of musculoskeletal problems and other public health-related disorders found that chiropractors certainly offer such prevention care and are ready to do so, but patients don’t typically visit them primarily for such care. (1) Additionally, a review of chiropractic websites discovered that 79% of them mentioned care of one or more non-musculoskeletal conditions like sleep issues, constipation/digestive issues, unease/discontent in children, and menstrual cramps/pain. (2) Your La Grande chiropractor is at your service for musculoskeletal pain relief and prevention and much more!

HYPERKYPHOSIS & RESPIRATION IMPROVEMENT

More studies are reporting on the benefits of thoracic mobilization for improvement in thoracic hyperkyphosis (upper spine curvature found in almost 20-40% of older adults) and respiratory function. Diaphragmatic breathing is talked about a lot for its calming benefits. Diaphragmatic excursion, the extent to which the diaphragm expands on inhale, is linked with respiratory function. Increasing diaphragm excursion is beneficial. In a new study of healthy volunteers with thoracic hyperkyphosis, 8 weeks of thoracic mobilization improved the diaphragmatic excursions during deep breathing, increased forced vital capacity, and the thoracic hyperkyphosis itself. The researchers concluded and suggested the inclusion of thoracic mobilization in respiratory rehab programs to manage and prevent respiratory dysfunction in those with thoracic hyperkyphosis. (3) La Grande chiropractic spinal treatment offers benefits beyond the spine itself.

SHOULDER MOTION IMPROVEMENT

Shoulders benefit, too! Shoulder pain sufferers found that thoracic spinal manipulation immediately increased neuromuscular drive in addition to serratus anterior muscle activity, an important muscle for scapular motion. Thoracic spinal manipulation is linked with short-term improvements in shoulder clinical outcomes. (4) Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is quite experienced in delivering gentle thoracic manipulation.

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