The importance of Oriental Chiropractic Massage in musculoskeletal conditions in elderly people

Musculoskeletal conditions can present pain and limitations in mobility, dexterity and functional ability, and are responsible for the largest proportion of persistent pain worldwide, in people of all ages with greater relevance in people over 65, the most common and disabling being back and neck pain, fractures associated with bone fragility, osteoarthritis and systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, representing significant risks to healthy ageing, due to the decline in musculoskeletal health, resulting in a major impact on people's participation in social and family life.

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Oriental Chiropractic Massage is undoubtedly one of the fields of rehabilitation from which patients can benefit most, being able to treat independently and effectively, as it is very effective in all musculoskeletal conditions, even those requiring surgery.

In Geriatrics, it is an area specifically dedicated to the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of elderly patients, and the approach varies according to the pathology and limitations presented by the patient's age and has the following specific objectives:

• Decrease pain

• Increase muscular strength

• Decrease joint stiffness and improve flexibility

• Improve balance and prevent the risk of falls

• Improve motor coordination and promote functional independence

Preventive Oriental Chiropractic Massage for the elderly

More than just treating, is important to prevent diseases in the elderly, providing a better quality of life and avoiding incapacitating diseases, while preserving the motor autonomy of the elderly. When the elderly reach the age of 70, the incidence of difficulties related to movement - walking, use of the hands, etc. - increases exponentially, reaching more than half of the world population.

Preserving the motor function of the elderly

More than just treating, is important to prevent diseases in the elderly, providing a better quality of life and avoiding incapacitating diseases, while preserving the motor autonomy of the elderly. When the elderly reach the age of 70, the incidence of difficulties related to movement - walking, use of the hands, etc. - increases exponentially, reaching more than half of the population.

The preventive chiropractic sessions should last between 50 and 55 minutes and should be carried out at least once a week, but ideally twice a week.

During each session there will be warm up exercises, str

etches for the main muscle groups and global strength and mobility exercises, as well as coordination, agility and balance exercises.

Preventive Oriental Chiropractic Massage helps to prevent frequent syndromes in elderly individuals such as:

• Diseases of the respiratory system (obstruction of air passage, decreased elasticity and musculoskeletal changes of the chest);

• Locomotor system diseases (alterations in the spine and large joints, loss of strength and muscular power, reduction in the range of movement, neurological disorders with locomotor expression);

• Central and peripheral vascular syndromes (hypertension, peripheral vasculitis and arteriosclerosis).
  

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