Physical Therapy & Rehab in St. Charles

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Have you recently experienced sudden neck or back pain? Or have you been in pain for quite some time and are ready to get back to feeling better? A chiropractic adjustment with us might just be what you need for overall wellness. Here’s what you should know about chiropractic adjustment within the framework of integrated physical therapy. 

Integrated physical therapy is a practice that combines functional and integrative forms of care to address the symptoms of illness and disease. These non-invasive, low-intensity practices are drug-free and focus on bringing balance to a patient’s overall energy, improving wellness for the body, mind, and spirit. 

Certified physical therapists can be trained in several different modalities of integrative health, including: 

- Traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, reiki, and mind-body exercises like tai chi and qigong 

- Yoga 

- Hypnosis 

- Cold laser therapy 

There are multiple benefits to undergoing integrated physical therapy. One major advantage is that patients receive an interdisciplinary perspective on their disease or illness, along with a comprehensive treatment plan that includes multiple follow-ups to address not just one symptom, but several at the same time. This non-invasive therapy is typically low-intensity but has proven effective in treating patients on an individualized level. 

Some benefits include: 

- Improved cognitive function and balance 

- Decrease in chronic pain, especially in the lower back, neck, or knees 

- Improvement in mood and reduction of stress and anxiety levels 

- Enhanced quality of life 

- Improvement in emotional and mental well-being 

Studies have also shown that integrated physical therapy, including chiropractic adjustment and cold laser therapy, can benefit patients with pneumonia and enhance their overall well-being by boosting their physical performance levels. 

If you’ve never been to an integrated physical therapy appointment, you might be wondering what to expect. A trained physician or personal therapist will begin by asking you a series of questions related to your chronic pain and current health status. Your physical therapist may also evaluate your everyday mobility, as well as your mood and emotions during the intake session. 

A personalized treatment plan will then be created to best address and treat the underlying symptoms of your illness. This plan may include one or several forms of integrative therapy, including chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, and yoga.