Chiropractic is a treatment that focuses on the relationship between the bones of the spine, the cartilage, ligaments and surrounding muscles, and the nervous system – and on how that relationship affects general health and the smooth, harmonious flow of movement. Its goal is to restore the full range of motion of the spinal joints and of almost every other joint in the body.
It works by correcting the angles of the vertebrae to restore full motor function of the spine and to calm the nervous system, which helps treat pain and structural problems such as:
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities (lordosis / kyphosis)
- Spinal compression, back pain and neck pain
- Many other conditions – always as part of an integrated physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme designed for each case
Manual medicine: three recognised schools
Internationally recognised manual-medicine schools with a scientific curriculum include:
- Physiotherapy – the broadest field, using both manual and non-manual methods to treat musculoskeletal and movement problems.
- Chiropractic – deals with structural problems, focusing on bones, cartilage and the joints of the body.
- Osteopathy – works on the body's soft tissues as well as the musculoskeletal system, using manual techniques shared with chiropractic and manual physiotherapy.
At Elagi we combine these approaches in one plan after a full assessment. We wish you a safe recovery.