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Providing Drug-Free Treatment for Musculoskeletal Injuries
August 30, 2024
In today’s world, many people are looking for alternative treatments to surgery and medication. Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics offers a variety of drug-free, non-surgical therapies to help patients heal from musculoskeletal injuries through diagnostics testing.
What is Musculoskeletal System?
The musculoskeletal system is the complex system of bones, muscles, and joints that allows us to move. When a part of this system is injured, it can cause pain, stiffness, and weakness. Musculoskeletal injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse, trauma, and degenerative diseases.
How Can Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics Help?
Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics offers a variety of treatments to help patients heal from musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the most common treatments include:
- Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Massage therapy: Massage therapy can help to relieve pain and muscle tension.
- Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.
- Spinal decompression: Spinal decompression is a treatment that helps to create space between the vertebrae in the spine.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics also offers a variety of advanced diagnostic testing to help identify the source of pain. Some of the most common tests include:
- X-ray: X-rays can be used to image bones and joints.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound: Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a type of imaging that can be used to image muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
- Functional blood chemistry: Functional blood chemistry is a type of blood test that can be used to assess overall health and identify potential nutritional deficiencies.
Benefits of Non-Surgical Treatment
There are many benefits to non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the benefits include:
- Drug-free: Non-surgical treatments do not involve the use of medication, which can have side effects.
- Less invasive: Non-surgical treatments are less invasive than surgery, which means there is less risk of complications.
- Faster recovery: Non-surgical treatments can often help patients recover from injuries faster than surgery.
If you are suffering from a musculoskeletal injury, contact Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics today to learn more about how we can help you heal.
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