I would like to briefly explain the difference between osteopathic and chiropractic treatment in Japan!
I am sure you have often heard the word “Osteopathic Clinic”! An osteopathic clinic is mainly a professional profession with a Japanese national license called “Judo therapist”. Symptoms that can be treated at an osteopathic clinic include
Fracture, dislocation, sprain, contusion (muscle)
These are the four main types of injuries treated at an osteopathic clinic. The treatment method is as follows,
Manual Therapy⇨Massage
Exercise Therapy ⇨ Improve Flexibility, Strengthen Muscles and Prevent Injuries
Physical Therapy ⇨Treatment using special machines such as cold and hot compresses and electrotherapy.
Physical therapy is covered by Japanese health insurance. Therapy for Injuries
We determine the type of injury and treat the muscles, joints, and skeletal structure that are causing the pain.
On the other hand, chiropractic care is mainly for the spine,
Chiropractic is a treatment method that aims to improve the health of the nervous system and overall body function mainly through spinal adjustments. It is believed that spinal distortions (subluxations) adversely affect the nervous system, causing pain and discomfort. Therefore, we use manual techniques to adjust the spine and joints to restore the body’s balance.
Neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, back pain, nervous system problems (numbness and muscle weakness), etc.
Chiropractic treatments include
Adjustment ⇨A technique in which the joints are approached with the hands as a spinal adjustment.
The approach is different, so you may want to try it and feel it for yourself. ⭐️