Chiropractor At Islamabad Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center
Dr. Aleem Liaqat
Dr. Aleem Liaqat is an internationally recognized expert in treating disorders related to human movement. He has completed his graduation from Rawalpindi Medical University and his post-graduation from Isra University. His main areas of interest are soft tissue mobilization, sports physical therapy, and musculoskeletal disorders. He is the only certified Mulligan practitioner in the twin cities, i.e., Islamabad and Rawalpindi, of Pakistan. He is also a certified spinal manual therapist from Manual Concepts, Australia. He is a certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner from Kinesio University, United States. He has also been certified as an Orthopedic Sports Kinesio Taping Specialist. Dr. Aleem is certified in chiropractic and osteopathic techniques (Italy). He is also a Certified Dry Needling Practitioner (UK).
He has vast experience in physical therapy and rehabilitation. He is an expert in treating different spinal, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Chiropractor At IPRC
Chiropractor is a health care discipline that focuses on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of neuromuscular system through manipulation and manual adjustments of the spine. Many people suffering from ongoing back pain often visits chiropractor for the relieve of their pain and dysfunction. Chiropractor is a broad term and it encompasses significantly more than manipulation of spine. A knowledgeable and well-trained chiropractor first acknowledge the independent nature of your body’s system and observes joints, nerves, vital organs and fascia that may interfere with structures of spine and can lead to pain in your body.
At IPRC, our specialists provide evidence-based chiropractor care for reducing myofascial pain disorders and mechanical pain in your back.
What Does A Chiropractor Do?
Chiropractors perform a detailed examination and assessment of patient by looking at the position of spine and reflexes of muscle. After a comprehensive examination, appropriate diagnosis of condition of patient is made and then set up a treatment plan according to unique condition and diagnosis of patient. A chiropractor also monitors progress time to time to ensure proper care. Chiropractor avoid prescribing pain medications. They usually focus on the natural ability of body to heal itself. Chiropractor usually provide treatment by performing spinal adjustments and moving the joints in appropriate direction to restore spinal alignment. In addition to manipulations of spine, chiropractor also provide treatments that include relaxation, stimulation, exercise, pain relief and improving overall function.
What Does Chiropractor Treat?
Pain in lower back, neck and headaches are the most common problems treated by chiropractor. Chiropractor care is very useful and beneficial for management of pain and dysfunction. Chiropractor makes sure that muscles around the joints function properly.
Chiropractor also treats arthritic conditions. Depending on dysfunction and type of arthritis, the chiropractor usually incorporates gentle manipulations in the treatment protocols to increase mobility and range of motion (ROM) and decrease muscular spasms. Chiropractor also treats sports injuries and repetitive strains.
Chiropractic Adjustments
A chiropractor adjustment is a commonly used therapeutic treatment for reducing pain and dysfunction. It refers to applying manipulations to joints that have abnormal patterns of movement or are not functioning normally The goal of chiropractor is to reduce pain, improve range of motion, reducing irritability of nerves and improving overall function and performance.
Chiropractic adjustments involves the following:
- A short lever and high velocity thrust is applied to the affected joint.
- Accompanying joint cavitation is caused by the release of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide which releases cavitation or pressure on joints.
- A relieving sensation is produced, although sometimes patient may experience minor discomfort if surrounding muscles are tight, or patient tenses up during session.
Chiropractor adjustments include:
Mobilization therapy:
Joint mobilization is a technique that applies to your joints to restore joint play and stretches the tissues around your joints. This technique is used to relieve pain and reduce muscle spasm and increase mobility.
Spinal manipulations:
Spinal manipulations are used to reduce pressure on joints, decrease inflammation and improve function of nerves. During the process of spinal manipulations, your chiropractor will use their hands and apply sudden and controlled force to the affected joint.
Manual therapies:
Manual therapy is a hands-on technique to body tissues which increases mobility of joints. ROM is also increased with the help of manual therapy. Joint mobilization will improve both stability and mobility.
Trigger Point Therapy Myofascial Release Techniques
This technique is used to treat pain and dysfunction associated with trigger points which are tiny knots in your muscles. This technique eases tension and tightness in your muscles.
DNS therapy:
DNS technique will help in restoring innate functional movement patterns by stimulation of central nervous system in retraining of neurophysiological patterns of your locomotion system. It will also help in correction of motor deficiencies.
Advantages of chiropractic care:
- Chiropractic care allows multiple planes of motion
- Chiropractic adjustments help in reducing lower back and neck pain.
- It also reduces inflammation and pain and helps your body to get in shape.
- It improves athletic performance.
- Chiropractic care is very effective in reducing both tension and migraine headaches.
- It allows better accessibility to the trigger points.
- It also allows more precise fascial work and stretching
- It ensures and allows comfort of patient.
Get best chiropractic care at IPRC:
At IPRC, we use holistic and individualized treatment approach for each patient. We utilize non-traumatic methods in treating various abnormalities of joints, spine and internal organs. It will also reduce the risk of ligament damage, fracture of bone, tissue damage, damage of internal organs and damage of spinal cord.
Our Sports Chiropractor Includes The Following
Exercises:
Different stretches and exercise to promote proper alignment of joints and bones
Postural correction:
At IPRC, we provide training for your posture correction and ensuring that your workstation is ergonomically fit.
Gait analysis and retraining:
At IPRC, we first determine the abnormalities in your gait and then provide retraining to correct those abnormalities. We also work on strengthening of weak muscle so that you can enjoy active and pain free life.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS):
DNS technique will help in restoring innate functional movement patterns by stimulation of central nervous system in retraining of neurophysiological patterns of your locomotion system. It will also help in correction of motor deficiencies.
Cupping therapy:
Cupping therapy helps in improving blood flow and reducing symptoms. it also aids in relaxation and facilitates healing process.
Dry needling:
Dry needling is used for the relieve of muscular spasm and stiffness. It breaks trigger points which are tiny knots in your muscles.
At IPRC, our mission is to provide treatment that is beyond pain, we get to the source of your pain and eliminate it within shortest possible time so that you can enjoy pain free life.
Dr. Aleem Certifications In Physical Therapy
Certified in Chiropractic and Osteopathic Techniques
Dr. Aleem is Certified in Chiropractic and Osteopathic techniques from iThurst, Italy. These techniques will help in reducing pain and improving mobility. It is also used in correcting posture. It is very beneficial in reducing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. It treats neck injuries like whiplash and spinal injuries.
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Dr. Aleem also delivers lecture on ergonomics at corporate sector in whole Pakistan including Telenor, PTCL and Ufone.