Nerve Conduction Therapy and Chiropractic Care

With the rapid changes and new technologies being made every day in the medical community, new therapies are being utilized along with traditional chiropractic care to relieve pain and improve overall wellness. Traditional chiropractic care utilizes manual compression to realign the spine, digital x-rays to locate the sources of irritation and various stretching and massage techniques. Nerve conduction therapy, consisting of the nerve conduction tests designed to measure nerve conduction velocity and the therapies designed to relieve nerve irritation. Used in conjunction with the traditional chiropractic techniques and other therapies non-invasive and long-lasting relief is now a reality.

As previously stated, nerve conduction therapy measures nerve conduction velocity and measures how electrical signals are transmitted in the nerves. Nerves, along with the electrical impulses, control the muscles in the body. This is why nerve irritation in the neck can cause muscles in the neck and back to seize and also pull the spine out of line. Nerve conduction tests can identify actual nerve disorders or locate the place and size of nerve damage. These tests enable the chiropractor to apply techniques to the exact sites of nerve irritation and also to choose the appropriate therapy. Some nerve irritation responds well to massage, as irritation can be caused by the nerve sticking to surrounding tissue. Other times, when the spine becomes misaligned, nerves can become trapped and manual compression is needed to fix the misalignment and free the nerve.

Another type of therapy shown to improve nerve conduction is acupuncture. Acupuncture treats patients by the insertion and manipulations of thin needles in specific parts of the body, depending on the patient's ailment. Long time patients of acupuncture claim that it gets rid of chronic pain, can increase fertility, prevent disease and promote overall health. During the diagnoses process, the acupuncturist will inspect different parts of the body before deciding on a course of treatment. There will be a thorough inspection of the face, particularly the tongue which is believed to contain a map of the entire body and will let the acupuncturist know where to find specific points to manipulate. Questions about bodily functions will be asked and the acupuncturist will listen to you breathe, focusing on any wheezing or abnormalities. An inspection will also be taken of all the pulse points of the body including the three radial artery points of the arm that are thought to correspond to the internal organs.

When nerve conduction tests are used and combined with catered therapies, long-term pain relief and wellness can become a reality.