Introduction:
Naprapathy is a holistic medicine practice focused on caring for the connective tissue—our hardworking muscles, tendons, fascia, intervertebral discs, cartilage, and ligaments.
Conditions Naprapathy Can Address:
Some common musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders successfully treated through Naprapathic Medicine include:
- Back Pain
- Tension Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Migraine Headaches
- Hip Pain
- Disc Herniation
- Leg Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Sciatica
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Shoulder Pain
- Neuropathy
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Strains
- Sprains
- Knee pain
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Bursitis
WHY MANIPULATION?
The Common denominator in any disease is stress. Under stressful conditions, connective tissues such as muscles, ligaments and tendons contract. As these tissues shrink, normal function within the area decreases. Blood circulation and nerve pathways become constricted or irritated. Clinical studies have suggested that with manipulation and stretching be qualified practioners, these constricted or irritated pathways will have the opportunity to return to the normal state needed by healthy bodies.
Similarities and differences between naprapathy and chiropractic therapy:
The treatment is similar to chiropractic therapy, but the difference is that chiropractors work more on manipulating the joints. A chiropractor is also more focused on the spine. Naprapaths work in a wider area and they treat muscles and joints from a more general perspective. But one form of therapy does not exclude the other. Depending on the location of the pain and the type of problems that arise, both types of treatment can help. One of the areas of naprapathy that resembles chiropractic therapy strongly is joint manipulation. If a joint is painful, usually in the back, both professionals can correct it. They do this using rapid pressure with the hands on the affected area. This often creates a joint snap – a sound associated with chiropractic treatment.
Conclusion:
When judiciously combined with other manipulative therapies, Naprapathy offers an exciting and effective modality for connective tissue disorders.