Corrective Exercise Therapy in Cardiff

Chiropractic Cardiff CA Posture Therapy Rollers

Our Cardiff chiropractor knows that the human body was designed to move. It has not changed from our earliest ancestors; however, our lifestyles have drastically changed. As we continually progress as a society towards a more sedentary lifestyle, our bodies suffer from the lack of movement required to stay balanced and healthy.


What Is Corrective Exercise Therapy In Cardiff?

With decreased movement comes the unfortunate byproduct of musculoskeletal dysfunctions and compensations. As these develop the body’s only way to signal that something is wrong is pain. In addition to pain, the lack of function sets up an environment more vulnerable to injury and long-term complications.

A majority of chronic and acute pain can be attributed to posture misalignments and compensations. corrective exercise therapy uses a series of gentle exercises and stretches to restore function and alignment to the body. This has a great effect on not only the treatment of pain but on athletic performance and longevity.


How Does Corrective Exercise Therapy Work?

Through the use of functional movements and stretches, corrective exercise therapy facilitates the deep postural muscles of the body. While facilitating these posture muscles, more superficial muscles will be inhibited, eventually educating the body to recruit the correct muscles for posture.

  • Alleviate the strain on other muscles allowing them to perform more efficiently.
  • Help break down compensations built up in the body over time.
  • Restore function and symmetry, relieve chronic pain, and increase strength and endurance.

Through the use of functional movements and stretches, corrective exercise therapy facilitates the deep postural muscles of the body. While facilitating these posture muscles, more superficial muscles will be inhibited, eventually educating the body to recruit the correct muscles for posture.

Chiropractic Cardiff CA Alisa Studer With Patient During Static Back Exercise
  • Alleviate the strain on other muscles allowing them to perform more efficiently.
  • Help break down compensations built up in the body over time.
  • Restore function and symmetry, relieve chronic pain, and increase strength and endurance.

Who Can Benefit From Corrective Exercise Therapy?

Almost anyone and everyone can benefit from Corrective Exercise Therapy. Whether treating chronic pain or looking to improve athletic performance, corrective exercise therapy should be part of your treatment and performance plan. Corrective exercise therapy puts healing into the patient’s hands, empowering them with the tools to heal themselves.


How Does Corrective Exercise Therapy Work With Chiropractic?

During a chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor adjusts the body to relieve pain and dysfunction. This can be very therapeutic however if the patient is dysfunctional, gravity will immediately begin to undo the beneficial effects of the adjustment, requiring another visit to the chiropractor. Adding corrective exercise therapy to your chiropractic care can be greatly beneficial. The chiropractor will adjust you into a functional position, the patient then reinforces this at home with corrective exercise therapy, thereby holding adjustments longer.


What To Expect From A Corrective Exercise Therapy Appointment:

The first consultation will be to evaluate and pinpoint the patient’s dysfunctions, connect these dysfunctions to the pain/discomfort they are experiencing, and formulate a treatment plan. At each appointment, the patient will be given a series of exercises ranging in time depending on individual needs and levels of dysfunction. The patient will learn the exercises, perform the sequence with the therapist to ensure the correct form, and gauge the body’s response to the exercises. The patient will then do the sequence daily at home. Follow-up appointments will consist of evaluation and a new sequence. Each appointment is working toward the goal of the patient becoming comfortable and knowledgeable enough to heal themselves with minimal assistance from the therapist. Appointments can be conducted in person or virtually.

Chiropractic Cardiff CA Alisa Studer With Patient During Elbow Flexes Exercise
Chiropractic Cardiff CA Alisa Studer With Patient During Airbench Exercise

Do I Need To Be Physically Fit To Do The Exercises?

These exercises are gentle movements to encourage function, symmetry, mobility, and pain relief. The therapist will choose exercises specifically tailored to the patient’s needs and abilities. They do not require any specific level of fitness.


How Many Appointments Does It Take To See Changes?

Each individual will have different results depending on the level of dysfunction, abilities, time constraints, etc… The goal of Corrective Exercise Therapy is to teach patients to treat themselves as soon as possible. Most people will need approximately 4-8 sessions in order to achieve this.


What Specifically Does Corrective Exercise Therapy Treat?

Any chronic or acute pain due to musculoskeletal imbalances and dysfunctions can be treated with Corrective Exercise Therapy. The following are some common issues that Corrective Exercise therapy has proven very effective for:

  • Migraine
  • Tension Headaches
  • Jaw Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Wrist Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Bulging Discs
  • Degenerative Discs
  • Arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Hip Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Shin Splints
  • Plantar Fasciitis
Chiropractic Cardiff CA Alisa Studer With Patient During Standing Wall Exercise

Is Corrective Exercise Therapy Right For Me?

Contact us at (760) 334-3699 with any questions and we’ll be happy to evaluate you for corrective exercise therapy. Claim your FREE CORRECTIVE EXERCISE THERAPY ASSESSMENT by filling out the form below!

OFFICE HOURS


Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Tuesday
8:00am - 7:00pm


Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Thursday
8:00am - 7:00pm


Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm


Saturday
By Appointment Only

Catalyst Health

230 Birmingham Dr
Cardiff, CA 92007

(760) 334-3699