Is conservative care effective as a treatment?
Conservative care is the least invasive and often the first approach used in caring for many muscle, ligament, cartilage or joint conditions. It is general in nature and includes any or a combination of the following: Rest and avoiding any repetitive activity that may have strained the muscle or joint. Pain management. Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can relieve most pain. More powerful drugs may be prescribed as necessary. Physical therapy can help increase your range of motion or strengthen muscles to increase stability on the joint/injured area. Chiropractic care-manipulation or adjusting by chiropractors is a precise and gentle therapy whose aim is to return motion to restricted joints and to improve overall body mechanics. Conservative care is very effective in many cases. However, due to the nature and extent of damage/injury more aggressive treatments may be necessary, including surgical procedures.
