How Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn Works to Ease Your Chronic Pain
If you're living with chronic musculoskeletal pain, you're likely looking at all your options for relief. Chiropractic spinal manipulation has emerged as a valuable treatment option, and recent research is showing just how and why it produces results.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPINAL MANIPULATION
Spinal manipulative therapy benefit goes beyond your spine. According to new research, it triggers multiple helpful mechanisms throughout your nervous system. (3) When chiropractors direct controlled force to spinal joints, it stimulates sensory receptors that transmit signals to your brain, helping to reduce pain perception and improve joint function. The pathways through which spinal manipulation provides relief are complex and intertwined. Research shows that manipulation can decrease muscle tension, boost blood flow, and modulate pain signals moving about your spinal cord. It also seems to influence the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in your body, creating a cascade of therapeutic effects that spread throughout your musculoskeletal system.
GENTLE ALTERNATIVE: FLEXION-DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE
Not all spinal manipulation involves twisting motions and popping sounds. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers a gentler, non-thrust technique called flexion-distraction (aka Cox® Technic) that utilizes easy movements to decompress spinal joints. Recent ultrasound research has analyzed how this technique affects the spine via its controlled movement of spinal segments, showing its precision and mechanical spinal effects. (1) (This builds on the foundational study of the biomechanical effects of Cox® Technic.) For patients who prefer a subtler approach or have conditions that make traditional manipulation unsuitable, flexion-distraction as performed at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers an effective alternative that still provides therapeutic benefits.
EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS
Multiple studies support the use of chiropractic care for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. A comprehensive review published in JBJS Reviews examined the evidence base and reported that spinal manipulation exhibits meaningful benefits for many patients dealing from chronic back and neck pain. (2) The research indicates that when appropriately applied, chiropractic care can be a helpful component of a comprehensive pain management strategy. Another paper in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association explored the underlying mechanisms, revealing that spinal manipulation affects neuroplastic changes—essentially helping re-educate how your nervous system processes pain signals over time. (3) The research keeps coming and gets more interesting all the time!
A SAFE, PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
When performed by licensed chiropractors, spinal manipulation has a robust safety profile. The key is working with a qualified practitioner like yours at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn who conducts systematic assessments and develops a personalized chiropractic treatment plan based on your specific condition and needs.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the process a chiropractic patient can anticipate going through with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management toward relief.
If chronic pain is negatively affecting your quality of life in Ashburn and Herndon, schedule an appointment with us for chiropractic care that has the strong potential to offer the relief you've been seeking through evidence-based care with us at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn.
