What are the consequences of setting?
If the setting itself is done carefully, not beyond pain and not too often, it is safe. However, if it becomes a habit and is adjusted daily, in the long term it can damage the ligaments of the back muscles and lead to so-called hypermobility – a condition characterized by particularly strong flexibility of the ligaments and joints and reduced stability in the affected muscles. If there is an extremely frequent need to adjust the spinal column, the cause should be found out with an orthopedist and, for example, posture should be improved by strengthening the spinal column muscles.
Diagnosis of a vertebral blockage
Before a blockage is removed by setting one or more vertebrae, the doctor treating the patient should first confirm the diagnosis of a blockage.Here the anamnesis of the affected person is particularly important, since the symptoms alone can provide a strong indication of the underlying disease. Subsequently, the physical examination of the affected and painful area is of enormous importance, since a blockage is usually accompanied by a tense musculature at the affected area. By palpating the tense musculature and performing special movement tests, the diagnosis of a vertebral body blockage can usually be made.
A thorough anamnesis as well as physical examination is essential, since certain diseases with similar symptoms should be excluded before a therapy is carried out. This is particularly important when symptoms of serious clinical pictures occur. In order to exclude certain contraindications for the manual setting-in of a vertebra, an X-ray examination should be performed before the procedure.
Summary
The settling of vertebrae can be a sensible therapy option in the case of a so-called vertebral blockage. To release a blockage, doctors and physiotherapists with the additional title manual medicine/chiropractic can be consulted. It is important to make a precise diagnosis before the procedure is performed in order to reliably rule out any contraindications for setting the spinal block.
Both the therapy of the blockage by the setting-in and the possible risks are very controversial. Thus, in addition to the setting, there is also the possibility of a medical or physical therapy. Since the possibility of serious risks cannot be excluded, especially when the cervical vertebrae are set, a precise analysis of the indication for the therapy should be carried out by the treating physician.