Back pain is a common health issue that many people suffer from owing to change in lifestyle and food habits. One common form of treatment for lower back pain is chiropractic care and apart from physical treatments, exercises and medications, one common solution is use of a specialized chiropractic treatment table. With the use of the chiropractic treatment table manipulations are done to the spine of the patient who is made to sit or lie down depending on their physical condition. Chiropractic treatment tables are provided with split facial piece to make room for the head along with the spine placed in the neutral position. Such tables are either covered in vinyl surface or fabricated cloth. They also possess paper barriers which covers the facial piece properly thus providing support and resting position for the body. This helps in controlled movement of the specific parts of the body facilitating in the treatment process.
Different types of chiropractic treatment tables Various types of chiropractic treatment tables are available and depending on the condition of the patient, their physical ailments, level of pain and disabilities, the type of table used is decided. Some of them are discussed below:
Automatic Chiropractic Tables: As the name suggests, they can be operated automatically. They are generally used for the neck, waist, shoulder, foot etc. One unique feature of the table is that they can be turned horizontally which is of great help for patients who are suffering from serious conditions. Such tables are operated electrically and are mostly used during surgeries in operation theatre to move the patient according to the need of the treatment.
Chiropractic Bed: They are specifically meant for treatments related to the musculoskeletal system and other neurological disorders. They are designed with great durability and strength with a stable construction which allows restrained movement of the specific parts of the patient, thus, not putting excess pressure on the ailing body parts.
Chiropractic adjustment table: Such tables are mostly used for orthopedic treatments. Apart from orthopedic, Chinese medication, rehabilitation, sports injury etc are certain areas where such tables are used. They provide back resting option by which the head can be kept in a comfortable position which makes it suitable for such types of treatments.
Electric Chiropractic Treatment Table: These types of tables are used for a variety of functions such as training of rehabilitation, Chinese massage treatment, and orthopedic treatment and so on.
Advantages of Chiropractic Treatment Tables
In treating neurological disorders problems related to the head, neck, spine, backbone etc chiropractic treatment tables play a huge role
During and post operations, these tables are mandatory so that the patient can be shifted from one ward to another without hurting any part of the body. Such tables are also functional for critically ill patients who cannot be shifted in any other way. They play a significant role for patients suffering from orthopedic issues like ailments or pain related to the bone, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc
For treatments which involve massage, physiotherapy etc. chiropractic treatment tables are the perfect solution.Thus, in recent times just like other innovations of science and technology, chiropractic treatment tables have emerged as life-saving and pain reducing modes of treatments which are completely devoid of any side effects unlike that of other pain-relieving medications. They have made our lives a little easier and convenient owing to their varied features which allow us to rest in any possible position and posture depending on the strength and intensity of the pain especially the lower back pains, upper back pains, spine related disorders and other orthopedic ailments.
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