• Beyond Adjustments: Understanding the Full Scope of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Meg Byrne

  • Sep 21 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

Beyond Adjustments: Understanding the Full Scope of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Meg Byrne

  • Summary

  • Here are 10 specific concepts discussed in the episode:

    - The Evolution of Chiropractic Care: Dr. Byrne explains the historical origins of chiropractic care and how the field has expanded beyond spinal adjustments to include a broader scope of practice.

    - Misconceptions About Chiropractors: Addressing common misconceptions, such as the belief that chiropractors only "crack" joints, and emphasizing the diagnostic and holistic approach of modern chiropractic care.

    - Manual Therapy Techniques: A deep dive into the different types of manual therapy, including joint manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, and the use of tools like activators for gentle adjustments.

    - Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy: Discussion on the similarities and differences between chiropractic and physical therapy, especially regarding their approaches to manual therapy and exercise prescription.

    - Acupuncture and Dry Needling: Explaining the differences between acupuncture’s traditional, holistic approach and dry needling's focus on musculoskeletal trigger points.

    - Fascial Connections and Pain: Dr. Byrne discusses how fascia, nerves, and muscles are interconnected and how dysfunction in one area can lead to pain elsewhere in the body.

    - The Role of the Nervous System: Emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in influencing musculoskeletal health and how chiropractic care aims to optimize its function.

    - Integrative Medicine: How Dr. Byrne incorporates functional medicine, acupuncture, lab testing, and nutritional assessments into her chiropractic practice to address systemic health issues.

    - Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy: Introduction to PEMF therapy, its applications in reducing pain, promoting healing, and its FDA recognition for specific conditions like bone fractures and glioblastoma.

    - Sports Chiropractic Care: Insights into Dr. Byrne’s experience working with athletes, adjusting care protocols based on game schedules, and integrating chiropractic care into sports rehabilitation

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