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What's the difference between chiropractic care and physiotherapy? Your sister may see a physiotherapist, and your father a chiropractor. Both come highly recommended — so who do you choose to help manage your aches and pains, and what are the differences between them?
Chiropractic care in Chatswood, NSW
A chiropractor is an allied health professional who manages, diagnoses, treats and prevents ailments of the musculoskeletal system — the bones, joints and muscles. Chiropractors have an array of techniques to reduce pain, improve bodily function, increase mobility and improve overall health.
They focus on neck and back pain, but when assessing patients they take their entire physical, emotional and social wellbeing into account. Alongside manual treatment, chiropractors advise on self-help, lifestyle changes and exercise prescription.
Treatment involves safe, often gentle, specific spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine and other areas of the body that aren't moving optimally. Chiropractors may also use techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound, exercise and acupuncture, as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.
Physiotherapy in Chatswood, NSW
A physiotherapist assesses your pain, provides a diagnosis and clearly explains what's wrong, while considering your general health, activities and lifestyle.
They can improve pain with several 'active' therapies, such as exercise programs and hydrotherapy, as well as 'passive' therapies including massage, joint manipulation and mobilisation. Physiotherapists may also work as clinical pilates instructors, prescribing exercises one-on-one or in small groups.
Who should I see to help with my sports injury?
Some people choose not to consult either a chiropractor or a physiotherapist and head straight back into their sport after resting for a set period. Without seeing an allied health professional, you're potentially left with a significant risk of re-injury, or struggling with chronic pain and problems later in life. All too often, older patients tell us they hurt themselves when they were younger, didn't seek proper treatment, carried on playing, and are now struggling with pain.
Both physiotherapists and chiropractors share the same goal of getting you back to your fully functioning self, but use slightly different approaches. Each has its own advantages — it depends on the type of healing you're after and the approach you're most comfortable with. To learn more about chiropractic care, contact James at Body Therapy Chiropractic, or book an appointment or free phone consultation today.