Corrective Exercises

Chiropractors are genuinely out to see their patients succeed and enjoy life as much as they would like. Therefore, they aren’t likely to simply perform an adjustment and send you out of the door. Chiropractors care to understand the root of your issue and then offer a broad approach to make sure that you get the most from their care. One of these avenues is to help you understand some corrective exercises that you can perform. The exercises that your chiropractor will suggest are based on your unique history, condition, and limitations.
 

Understanding Corrective Exercises

Corrective exercises are not aimed to be the sole factor in helping you with a condition. Your corrective exercise plan is designed to be part of well-rounded chiropractic treatment. While there are many issues that chiropractors can help with, most of their patients suffer from pain caused by muscle or tension in the spine. While your adjustments focus on the proper alignment of the spine, corrective exercises can help to strengthen muscles that are not adequately performing.

When muscles are underdeveloped, it may cause other muscles to compensate. This overcompensation can lead to joint misalignment and is also linked to an increased number of sprains or strains in an individual. Corrective exercises can help to strengthen the appropriate muscles. When the right muscles are doing the right amount of work, the risk of injury decreases.

Chiropractors who utilize corrective exercises will base their instruction on your individualized needs. They can review your goals and your current fitness level and tailor a program that is unique to you. They also understand that over time, you may require changes to keep you improving to reach your target.
 

Understanding Your Treatment Plan

Corrective exercises aren’t the only part of your overall chiropractic treatment, but the bulk of the work is something that you will do outside of the office setting. Therefore, you should work with your chiropractor to really understand the entire process. Your chiropractor will help you understand the proper movements in exercises while you are in the office, but they can also send you videos and educational material that you can review at home. With the combination of office demonstration and the ability to evaluate the exercises at your own pace, the chances of success with your treatment program are increased. This is truly a win-win for you and your chiropractor.
 

Progressing in Your Plan

We don’t all begin anything new and expect to perform at the level of a seasoned professional. Your treatment plan is no different. If you are in extreme pain or facing serious muscle deficiencies, your exercises will be tailored and amended to fit your specific needs and limits. You should expect that your muscles will begin to strengthen and that once difficult exercises no longer pose a challenge. As you hit these plateaus, your chiropractor will review and update your plan. You may perform the same moves with more weight, more time, or more repetition. It is also likely that you will be introduced to entirely new moves that require your increased level of fitness to perform.
 

Corrective Exercises vs. Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is like corrective exercises. However, physical therapy typically utilizes office visits much more heavily, and you may always be completely monitored by a physical therapist. While this is an effective practice for many individuals, other people may prefer to work more independently. If you are crunched for time, making additional office visits may ultimately derail your treatment efforts.
 

Overview

If you’ve been injured or are experiencing pain, you should consider scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor today. They have the skill and means to treat your issues with a broad approach that leads to increased health and movement in all areas of your life.