Do chiropractors and physical therapists work together?

Just to get to the point, the answer is a definitive YES! Chiropractors, physicians and physical therapists often work together to help you get relief and heal from injuries much faster. Improved joint mobility and strength often result from getting simultaneous services.

What is the difference between physical therapy and chiropractor?

A chiropractor emphasizes spine alignment and manipulation to alleviate pain and inflammation. A physical therapist or PT focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and function of the body and managing pain in ill or injured patients after thorough evaluation and diagnosis.

Can a physical therapist do manipulations?

Physical therapists have been performing thrust manipulations in the United States since the 1920’s and have been evolving with technique and application through years of clinical research and evidence based practice.

Do Physical Therapists crack backs?

Yes we can apply spinal mobilization/ manipulation, yes we can apply evidence based soft tissue techniques like Graston, yes we can apply dry needling to neuromuscular structures, yes we can apply specific exercises and wellness, wake up with neck pain and want to be seen today… yes we do that too!

Can physical therapists do manipulations?

Do Physical Therapists pop backs?

Physical therapists treat disease, injury or deformity through exercise, massage and heat. They are trained to treat the whole body beyond the spine and skeletal body. PTs will not perform manipulations or pop backs, but do manual therapy and work supportive muscles surrounding the problem area.

Can physical therapists do spinal manipulations?

Spinal manipulation is a common, safe intervention that is applied to patients with various forms of low back pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is used by a number of healthcare professions, including physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, and medical physicians.