Holistic health approaches, once known as complementary and alternative medicine and previously viewed as separate from mainstream healthcare, are now gaining widespread acceptance. Today, most medical doctors and registered nurses acknowledge the value of patient-centered holistic care.
Holistic medicine primarily focuses on the underlying causes of health issues instead of just treating symptoms. There’s a wide array of different approaches to holistic medicine, but Total Health Systems offers chiropractic, physical therapy, primary care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition.
Reasons for Chiropractic Care
One example of the integration of holistic medicine into modern medicine includes prenatal chiropractic care. Chiropractic can be used to relieve tension and lower back pain as the fifth or sixth week of pregnancy approaches. This is just one way chiropractic care seamlessly bridges holistic and modern medicine. From relieving tension to restoring balance, there’s a variety of reasons people turn to chiropractic treatment.
Pain Relief & Management:
Addressing back, neck, or joint pain caused by injuries, posture, or strain and managing chronic conditions like headaches, migraines, or sciatica.
Improves Mobility & Function:
Enhancing range of motion in the spine or joints for daily activities and supporting recovery from sports injuries or physical trauma.
Promoting Nervous system health:
Relieving pressure on nerves to improve overall body function and wellness and managing conditions like herniated discs or pinched nerves.
Supporting posture and alignment:
Correcting spinal misalignments that lead to discomfort or poor posture, as well as preventing future issues caused by repetitive stress or improper ergonomics
Holistic health and wellness:
Reducing stress and tension through adjustments and using other complementary treatments for overall physical and mental well-being.
Reasons for Physical Therapy
Chiropractic care often complements physical therapy, enhancing recovery and promoting wellness. Physical therapy, in particular, can address a range of needs, including improving mobility, managing pain, and aiding rehabilitation.
Pain Relief & Recovery
Managing chronic or acute pain like back pain and arthritis or aiding in the recovery of injuries sports, work-related, or accident). Rehabilitation after surgery to regain strength and mobility.
Improving Mobility & Preventing Future Issues:
Enhancing movement, flexibility, and strength for daily activities and preventing injuries through personalized exercises and body mechanics education.
Managing Specific Health Conditions:
Neurological disorders such as strokes or Parkinson’s, cardiopulmonary rehab for heart or lung conditions, and pelvic floor therapy or postnatal recovery
Supporting Pediatric & Cancer Care:
Assisting with developmental delays in children and managing weakness or fatigue during cancer treatment.
Holistic health can aid in a wide variety of reasons for instance, patients recovering from an injury who can benefit from combining physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and nutritional counseling for faster recovery, a busy professional managing stress and tension could benefit from massage therapy, acupuncture, and a tailored wellness plan designed to improve energy and reduce burnout. Chronic pain sufferers can find relief through a combination of chiropractic care, acupuncture, and functional nutrition, addressing the pain’s source and providing long-term solutions.
References
Kreitzer, M. J. (n.d.). What are holistic practices?. Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing. https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/what-are-holistic-practices
