KARACHI: A doctor in Karachi, Dr Saleem, is treating orthopedic patients in a unique way by hammering away their joint pain.
According to details, Dr Saleem has a very unconventional way of dealing with slipped discs and back pain in general. The treatment is known as ‘Chiropractic adjustment’, a procedure in which trained specialists use their hands or a small instrument like a hammer on patients’ bodies to fix their body joints.
“It takes almost five years of education to become a Chiropractor,” he said while talking to M.M News. The doctor also claimed that no one has ever had any problems after his treatment.
Once he learns everything about the patient’s problem, Dr Saleem grabs a hammer and a piece of wood and starts knocking the discs back into place. During the treatment, the chiropractor places the patient in specific positions to treat affected areas. “We place our patients on a specially designed, padded chiropractic table,” he added.
The chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a joint, pushing it beyond its usual range of motion. In this regard, the patient may hear popping or cracking sounds.
One of the patients there informed that she was suffering from neck and shoulder pain several months ago. “After getting treatment from Dr Saleem, My results have been great. I’ve been able to continue my work without pain and with only occasional soreness,” she added.
