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When the help manual therapy

The term «manual therapy» often gives us a false association. Some believe that this kind of massage, while others confuse it with reflexology or acupuncture, and others and hear about him do not want to, considering this method of treatment is very doubtful. So what is this technique, and when its use? tells the doctor, manual therapist Anatoly Moses, whom the Medpuls.

In fact, specialists in «manualke» affect the bones, vertebrae and joints, while the usual massage aims to work with soft tissues (skin, muscle) and refleksoterapevty, in turn, have to deal with bioactive points organism (BAT), said Moiseyev. Indications for use of manual therapy – various violations of the spine, which often give the complication and to other organs.

«Organism – single biosystems,” – says an expert. – Spine associated with all internal organs. That is why they shift caused various changes in the spine, including – its curvature. The impact on the spine is indirectly affects the internal organs, causing them to work norm ».

Some people think that manual therapy – a panacea for osteochondrosis. It turns out that not all cases. Therefore, before the «manualschiku», should consult with your doctor.

Manual therapy is often designate for different effects of osteochondrosis. For example, when the so-called discogenic radiculitis associated with the displacement of intervertebral discs. An experienced specialist quickly put «go on a bender» drive in place.

Another complication osteochondrosis, which can help «manualka» – this is intervertebral hernia. In itself, its existence may not cause discomfort, but with nerve root compression hernia disc pain occurs. More – more. Fixed backbone provokes inflammation, disturbed circulation, and, finally, serious neurological disorders.

can be an effective manual therapy, and with migraine. «70-80 protsetnah In such cases, the cause of the disease is the osteochondrosis verhnegrudnogo and the cervical spine. A good massage and manual therapy in most cases not only help remove the attacks, but also to prevent their emergence in the future », – said Anatoly Moiseyev.

Not all people rely on manual therapy, as it often involved professionals practicing in private. Many of them – great masters of their cause, and appeal to them is usually on the recommendation of friends. But often hear other stories.

For example, on how to «through» manualschika people to become disabled. If placed incorrectly diagnosed, or if such a disease to apply «manualku» can not, or a specialist is not too professional, the consequences could be unpredictable. Unfortunately, among manual therapists meet those pursues for profit at the expense of the health of patients.

The best way to contact the clinic or a solid medical center, where you potanovyat accurate diagnosis and select any manual technique. It is possible that you previously been X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

In the manual therapy is also used specific diagnostic methods – functional motor tests, which help plan and dose treatment.

What exactly happens during the sessions of manual therapy? If you have any problems with the spine, the therapist tries to adjust the movement of intervertebral joints, as well as doing the manipulation to improve the elasticity of muscle and ligament apparatus. This requires that the patient made little muscular effort.

As a rule, 5-6 procedures at intervals of 1-3 days. During this time, the muscles and ligaments are fixed in position achieved. In most cases, after a course is marked improvement.