The goal of chiropractic treatment is to improve overall body function. It increases mobility and relieves pain without resorting to surgery or medications. Structural Chiropractors focus on correcting the cause of conditions related to the body structure, not just treating symptoms.

They correct, or adjust, the spine and other body parts to restore proper function and allow the body to heal itself. 

Understanding Structural Correction

Many treatments, including conventional chiropractic treatments, aim to relieve secondary conditions such as pain, inflammation, and limited mobility only. Structural Correction Chiropractic care focuses on correcting the cause of the symptom to resolve the secondary conditions long-term rather than just a quick fix or temporary symptom relief. 

The Structural Chiropractor will determine if Structural Shift is the cause of the dysfunction. Correcting Structural Shifting involves addressing the negative change in the nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments caused by misaligned bones of the spine, or in some cases, the joints of the extremities. Corrective adjustments stimulate and restore function in the body.

Ways Chiropractors Helps

Several techniques help with structural correction. They include:


 

• Structural Assessments 

A thorough structural assessment should be performed on every visit. This allows the doctor to precisely determine where and when a corrective adjustment is necessary. More importantly, the assessment lets the doctor know when to leave an area alone so it can heal without interference.


 

• Spinal Manipulation or Spinal Mobilization

It involves the use of stretching and gentle thrusting motions.


 

• Diversified Chiropractic Technique 

Chiropractors use hands-on thrusts applied with great precision. This common chiropractic adjusting technique helps increase the range of motion and restore structural alignment. 


 

• Thompson Drop-table Technique 

Chiropractors use a specially designed table. Its mechanisms help apply quick thrusts to perform the structural correction. The speed of the mechanism also allows the Structural Chiropractor to use gentler force to accomplish structural correction.


 

• Gonstead Adjustment 

The Gonstead Technique was developed by an engineer turned Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead. This highly-respected technique uses the hands to adjust the spine as well as use instrumentation to detect the presence of Structural Shift. 


 

• Activator Technique

Chiropractors use the technique to help with structural correction. A handheld device or activator helps administer gentle impulses to the target area. It’s the perfect alternative for patients who want all the benefits of Structural Correction Chiropractic but prefer not to have their structure twisted or “popped.”


 

• Flexion Distraction Therapy

Flexion distraction involves the use of a special table or foam wedges. Stretching and decompressing the spine helps with structural correction of both vertebrae and the vertebral discs.


 

• Advanced BioStructural Correction™ (ABC)

The therapy helps correct structure by improving posture and alignment.

Benefits of the Correction 

Here are reasons why people choose Structural Correction Chiropractic. They include: 

 

• Reducing sciatic nerve pain associated with herniated discs. It does this by removing the nerve compression caused by the misaligned supporting structures and restoring the involved vertebrae to their correct position. Correcting the structural shift also helps release pain-relieving endorphins. 
   

• Improving the flow of nerve impulses from the brain to body allows every cell in the body to work more efficiently and carry out their function to keep you well.
   

• Structural correction helps improve strength. Prolonged injury or pain can lead to reduced activity and restricted movement. This can lead to chronic pain and discomfort. Structural correction enhances strength in the affected muscles, reducing pain.
   

• It helps decompress the spine to relieve pressure from the bulging disc. This allows the spinal structures to get back in correct position. 
   

• Healing of the structure of soft tissue. The soft tissues include the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, fat, and blood cells. Connective soft tissues are prone to injury due to a dysfunction in the joint. This care can help correct structural issues. Restoring proper joint function can prevent and help heal soft tissue injury.

For more on how chiropractors help with structural correction, visit Premier Chiropractic. Our office is in Tyler, Texas. Call (903) 602-1600 to schedule an appointment today.