By Catherine Beyer. The ankh is the most well known symbol to come out of ancient Egypt. In their hieroglyphic system of writing the ankh represents the concept of eternal life, and that is the general meaning of the symbol.
If you feel the need to stretch or massage muscles regularly due to cramp, there is usually an underlying cause that should be dealt with. The good news is that most types of cramp and muscle spasm respond very well to chiropractic treatment and advice. There are also other causes of cramp such as side effects from taking medication, or underlying medical problems, which we will cover later under secondary cramp.
The treatment plan may involve one or more manual adjustments in which the doctor manipulates the joints, using a controlled, sudden force to improve range and quality of motion. Many chiropractors also incorporate nutritional counseling and exercise/rehabilitation into the treatment plan. The goals of chiropractic care include the restoration of function and prevention of injury in addition to back pain relief.