What is Naprapathy?
A system or method of treating disease that employs no medications but uses manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments, etc. to stimulate the natural healing process.
LET'S LEARN MORE ABOUT NAPRAPTHY
If you struggle with aches and pains that refuse to go away, you just might find relief from a long-practiced but relatively obscure alternative therapy called naprapathy.
Naprapathic medicine treats connective-tissue pain by using hands-on manipulation, nutritional counseling and, sometimes, therapeutic “modalities,” such as heat, ultrasound, or cold laser therapy. Connective tissue, which includes ligaments, tendons and muscle, is the material inside the body that supports many of its parts.
Connective tissue supports the spinal column and all joints and articulations of the body. Connective Tissue Disorders are characterized by abnormal rigid and/or contracted (strained) ligaments, tendons and muscles. These disorders interfere with nerve conduction and the circulation of blood and lymph. This can result in pain and inflammation to the affected area of the body.
Causes of connective tissue disorders can include traumatic injury (car accidents, sports injuries, falls, etc.), RMS (repetitive motion syndrome, such as work-related computer or machine use), heavy lifting and improper posture.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN NAPRAPATHY TREAT?
- LOW BACK PAIN
- MID BACK PAIN
- SCIATICA
- NECK PAIN
- MIGRAINES / STRUCTURAL HEADACHES
- NERVE PAIN
- CARPAL TUNNEL
- TENNIS ELBOW
- SHOULDER PAIN
- MUSCLE SPASMS
- HIP PAIN
- ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
- CONDITIONS OF THE KNEE
- CONDITIONS OF THE ANKLE
- WHIPLASH
- TMJ DISORDER
- PLANTAR FASCIITIS
- SPRAINS/STRAINS
- FIBROMYALGIA PAIN
- ARTHRITIC PAIN
- PAIN MANAGEMENT
- STRESS MANAGEMENT
- PERSONAL INJURIES
- AND MORE.
OUR THREE STEP STRATEGY
Doctors of Naprapathic Medicine are pain relief specialists and use a three-fold strategy in the treatment of connective tissue disorders.
1. Manual Medicine. Hands-on (gentle) connective tissue manipulation (CTM) to the spine, joints and articulations of the body.
2. Nutritional Counseling. Recommendations for dietary changes, food supplementation (as through the use of herbs, vitamins and minerals), and hydration to assist the body in achieving optimal health.
3. Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Exercise. Along with postural counseling, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise can be used to strengthen tissues, increase blood flow, improve posture, and improve range of motion contributing to healing and pain relief.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PATIENT
You can expect a comprehensive, customized plan that meets your particular needs and specific circumstances.
Our Team will discuss your history of injury and pain, as well as current and previous treatments.
Next, they will examine your posture, test the function of your muscles, and evaluate their strength. They will use this information to set goals and design the best treatment plan for you.
In addition to hands-on therapy, your plan/sessions might include various supportive modalities.
Your plan might also include dietary choices and supplements that help the body recuperate and heal itself.
Outside the office visits, you can expect the process of healing to continue. Our Team can discuss and demonstrate specific stretches or exercises that can accelerate and maintain the progress you have made during the Naprapathy treatments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Headaches & migraines
- Decreased range of motion
- Sciatica
- Neck and back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Post-surgical recovery
- Carpal tunnel
- IT band syndrome
- Overuse syndrome
- Tennis/golfers elbow
- TMJ
- Muscle and joint pain
- Sprains, strains, spasms, and sports injuries
- Scoliosis
- Achilles tendinitis
- Aches and pains related to Menopause
- Weigh loss
- Whiplash
- Neuropathy
Dr. Oakley Smith, the pioneer of Naprapathy, was born on January 19th, 1880, on a farm in West Branch, Iowa. As a child, he suffered from scarlet fever, which left him weak and frail for 16 years. In search of a solution, his parents took him to various doctors and tried different medications and treatments, including visits to osteopaths and chiropractors. Determined to find a cure, Dr. Smith embarked on a journey of self-discovery.
Dr. Smith's journey led him to study under Dr. Daniel David Palmer, the founder of modern Chiropractic. Building upon Palmer's concepts of vertebral subluxation, Dr. Smith developed his own theories focusing on the healing and repair of connective tissue. At the age of 19, he enrolled as a special student at the Medical School, University of Iowa, where he studied anatomy, physiology, and witnessed numerous surgical operations. During this time, Dr. Smith collaborated with his brother, Horton, an engineering student, who provided manual manipulation treatments based on Oakley's guidance and feedback. These treatments proved transformative, restoring Oakley's vitality and curing his ailments.
In 1901, Dr. Smith left medical school and relocated to Chicago, Illinois. He began treating patients for free and soon gained a following of individuals eager to learn from him. This led to the establishment of the "Chicago College of Naprapathy." Dr. Smith invented "Chartology," a method of recording the sensations felt during examinations and treatments, revolutionizing the science of manual diagnosis and treatment.
On November 16th, 1905, through extensive anatomical research, Dr. Smith made a groundbreaking discovery. He found that damaged or overused fibrous connective tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and muscles, could lead to a rigid, scar-like condition that affected nearby nerves. This marked the beginning of Naprapathy and the development of the "Ligatite" technique.
In 1907, Dr. Smith founded the science of Naprapathy, inspired by his travels and exposure to various healing practices. During his journey, he encountered the Bohemian healing practice known as the "Napravit Thrust." Observing the technique of "Napravit me," where gentle pushes along the spine were used to relax and loosen the body, Dr. Smith drew inspiration for the name "Naprapath."
Combining the Bohemian word "napravit," meaning "to correct or fix," with the Greek word "pathos," meaning "suffering or pain," Dr. Smith coined the term "naprapathy" to represent the correction of suffering and pain. His invention of Naprapathy and dedication to advancing the field solidified his legacy as a visionary in manual therapy.
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