Chiropractors and Orthopedic Doctors Working Together

The fields of orthopedics and chiropractic are being used together more frequently in order to provide a well-rounded practice to patients. Both professions treat patients who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, including bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

These professions overlap in terms of the areas of the body in which they treat. Due to that, offering these services in the same practice can be beneficial to the health and wellness of patients.

Basics of Chiropractic

The Atlanta chiropractors at AICA Orthopedics focus on non-invasive ways of adjusting the joints of a patient. Massage therapy, acupuncture, and heat and cold therapy may also be applied in order to improve physical conditions and promote overall wellness. While chiropractors spend a lot of their time working with patients who experience chronic pain, they also educate them about proper sleep, exercise, and posture in order to prevent pain.

Basics of Orthopedics

Our Atlanta orthopedic doctors use prescription medications, surgery, prosthetics, and rehabilitation in order to treat their patients. About 50 percent of orthopedic cases use surgery, and these professionals often treat injuries that are more severe like sprains, torn ligaments, and broken bones. However, orthopedists often refer their patients to chiropractors after their treatment has completed in order to prevent future injuries and help patients with pain management while recovering from their injuries.

The Merging of Orthopedics and Chiropractic

In addition to medical professionals practicing these disciplines together, the two fields are also becoming a specialty of their own. At Northwestern Health Sciences University, a Master of Health Science in Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics program is being offered to students. This program is designed to teach students how to diagnose and manage complex orthopedic conditions and how to rehabilitate and prevent future chronic conditions.

If you have questions about how chiropractic and orthopedics can help you, call (404) 855-2141 today!