What is therapeutic exercise in chiropractic care?
Therapeutic exercise is a prescribed set of movements chosen to correct a specific deficit found during examination: a weak muscle, a stiff joint, or a movement pattern that keeps reloading an injury. It differs from general fitness in being targeted, progressive, and revised as the problem changes.
Therapeutic exercise is a key component of chiropractic care that can help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical fitness by targeting specific muscle groups and addressing functional deficits. At our chiropractic practice, we offer personalized and effective therapeutic exercise programs to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
During a therapeutic exercise session, our experienced chiropractors will work with you to develop a personalized exercise plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. We will take into account your medical history, symptoms, and other factors to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible.
Therapeutic exercise can help patients with a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and more. By targeting specific muscle groups and addressing functional deficits, therapeutic exercise can help improve strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
At our practice, we offer a range of therapeutic exercise options, including stretching, resistance training, and more. Our experienced chiropractors will work with you to develop a program that is designed to help you achieve your goals and improve your overall health and well-being.
Therapeutic exercise is a safe and effective treatment option for many patients. It is a non-invasive and drug-free approach to treating musculoskeletal conditions, which means that it carries very little risk of side effects. Additionally, therapeutic exercise has been shown to be effective for many patients, with studies indicating that it can help improve strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to recover from an injury or improve your overall physical fitness, therapeutic exercises may be able to help. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn more about how our comprehensive chiropractic care can help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
Conditions we treat with therapeutic exercise & rehabilitation
- Injury recovery
- Muscle weakness
- Poor flexibility
- Back pain
- Joint pain
Not sure whether this is right for what you’re feeling? Call313-908-9743 and we’ll talk it through.
Common questions
Why do I need exercises if the adjustments are working?
Treatment in the office restores movement. Exercise is what holds it. Without the strength to maintain the corrected position, the body drifts back to the pattern that caused the problem, which is usually what separates temporary relief from lasting change.
How much time will the exercises take each day?
Usually ten to fifteen minutes. A short routine you actually do beats a long one you abandon, so we keep the list brief and add to it only as you progress.
Should the exercises be painful?
Mild muscle fatigue is expected. Sharp or increasing pain is not. Tell us what you felt and we will change the load or the movement. These programs are meant to be revised, not endured.
Think this could help?
Call the office and we’ll talk through whether it’s the right fit for what you’re feeling.