Is chiropractic therapy treatment effective in soothing body pain and stiffness?

If you have been feeling body pain, uneasiness, and stiffness, chiropractic therapy treatment may be something to consider.

In an episode of "Dapat Alam Mo," Dr. Ronald Samaniego, who is a licensed chiropractor and doctor of physical therapy, said this treatment is usually done to those with back pain and those with spinal problems.

"It helps na narerelieve ‘yung stiffness at nakakatulong siya na napapaluwag ang katawan mo sa pag-galaw," Dr. Samaniego said.

"Ina-address niya yung neuromuscular at tsaka yung musculoskeletal aspect ng tao, nakakatulong siya para i-decrease ang pressure," he added.

Who needs it?

Dr. Samaniego said there are plenty of reasons why one might need it.

"One is nagbago 'yung activity all of sudden sedentary na or it can be an injury," he said.

Dr. Samaniego said if a person has minor cases of body pain a normal massage might relieve it.

However, if a person comes to a point where their body pain is not going away, Dr. Samaniego said it is best to consult a proper specialist.

"Namamaga ang likod mo or grabe ang pain mo, kailangan munang suriing mabuti bago tayo magpagawa nito," he said.

Things to remember

A proper assessment should be done before doing the chiropractic therapy treatment, according to Dr. Samaniego.

"Worst case scenario, death, 'pag ginawa yan sainyo pwede kayong mamatay, pwedeng ikamatay, pangalawa is long term disability," he warned.

According to the report, one session can take 30 minutes to an hour depending on the person's condition.

Dr. Samaniego said the rate is from P800 to P3500 depending on the case.

He also said that it is not a one time therapy treatment.

"Kaya siya tinatawag na therapy kasi kailangan natin baguhin yung muscle memory ng katawan mo," he said. —JAB, GMA News.