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WHY CHIROPRACTIC?
Spinal adjustments to correct subluxations are what make doctors of chiropractic unique in comparison with any other type of health care professional. The term “adjustment” refers to the specific force chiropractors apply to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.
The objective of the chiropractic adjustment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability, reduced muscle spasm, reduced pain and improved function.
The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas in the spinal joints that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes surprises people the first time they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving. Occasionally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the person tenses up during the chiropractic procedure. There are times when the audible “cracking” does not occur. This is often due to either significant muscle tightness or the person having a hard time relaxing during their adjustments. Some adjusting techniques are designed to move the spine in a way that does not produce the audible sound at all. Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain.
Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health. In order to accomplish this, chiropractors can use and recommend a variety of natural healing methods, including adjustments, massage, trigger point therapy, nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, and counseling on lifestyle issues that impact your health. The primary focus is simply to remove those things which interfere with the body’s natural normal healing ability. The adjustment of the spine is the primary objective of a chiropractor. Chiropractors are doctors who understand that within each of us is an innate wisdom or healthy energy that will express itself as perfect health and well-being if we allow it to. Therefore, the focus of chiropractic care is to remove any physiological blocks to the proper expression of the body’s innate wisdom. Once these interferences are reduced, improved health is the natural consequence. Who wouldn’t want that?
CHIROPRACTIC FOR KIDS
Most parents don’t blink an eye when it comes to routine visits to the dentist for checkups. So why not the chiropractor? But his/her back doesn’t hurt! Why should I take them to a chiropractor? Well, just like the dentist a spinal check-up performed by a chiropractor could prove to be valuable in the life of your child. With not only the trauma of childbirth itself, children are constantly falling, jumping and running. These normal childhood activities are just a few of the many methods for vertebral subluxations to occur. If not detected these subluxations can have serious health consequences for the future.
Traditionally, chiropractors have been identified with back pain and adults. The role of children and chiropractic has been relatively non-existent. However, the spine, which houses the nervous system, functions to control the entire body. If problems interfere with this system, any messages raveling throughout the nervous system, via the brain to the spinal cord to the body and back again, are impaired. This interrupts the normal, healthy actions and functions of the human body.
These interruptions are called Vertebral Subluxations. Many pediatric visits to the chiropractor are due to ear infections, allergies, asthma, attention problems, bed-wetting, back/neck pain and headaches. Although, chiropractic does not treat specific symptoms, we find that a healthy immune system results in an effective defense mechanism. Such complications can arise when a subluxation within the vertebra of the spine impair communication of the messages traveling from your brain via the spinal cord to the body. Pediatric chiropractors are specifically trained to examine and adjust children of all ages. Even for newborns it’s important to remove subluxations to ensure the future health of your child.
HISTORY OF CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic is the largest natural health care profession in the world, developed over 100 years ago, this conservative, drug-free, surgery-free approach to optimal health is based on the premise that the relationship between the body’s structure and function is a significant factor in your health. Chiropractic care focuses primarily on the integrity of the nervous system. Maintaining good structure allows the functions of the body to be in balance and allows your natural healing ability to flourish.
Since the first official chiropractic adjustment was performed on September 18, 1895, the practice of chiropractic has grown to over 50,000 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the United States alone. These doctors treat millions of patients with all types of health disorders.
How Chiropractic Works
Altered spinal function may interfere with nerve function in your body, causing not only back pain, but possibly other types of health problems. Your spine is designed to support your weight and protect your spinal cord, the direct link between your brain and the rest of your body. Since your spine affects the nerves in all parts of your body, problems in your spine may cause many types of health problems. Keep in mind that no healing art or specific treatment has all of the answers to all of the health problems people face. However, chiropractic has been successful in many cases where traditional treatments have failed. If your health problem does not respond to chiropractic care, your doctor of chiropractic will refer you to the proper health care specialist.
How Chiropractic Benefits the Patient
Doctors of chiropractic treat patients by using manual adjustments to parts of the body, especially the spine. A chiropractic adjustment is a specific manipulation of the spinal vertebrae or other areas that have abnormal movement patterns or are not functioning properly. These abnormal patterns are often referred to as subluxations. Adjustments are usually performed by hand and are gentle, precise maneuvers that require special knowledge of anatomy, as well as manual skill and dexterity. Each doctor of chiropractic tailors her/his adjustments to fit each specific patient’s unique needs.
Long Term Wellness with Chiropractic Care
The road to a healthy life includes maintaining your body’s natural healing ability and practicing preventive health care. Chiropractic is a whole person approach to health care that targets the cause of the problems, rather than just the symptoms. Regular chiropractic care, along with good nutrition, stress management, and sufficient exercise can help you become and remain a healthy human being.
In the United States, doctors of chiropractic are licensed and hold advanced degrees in the area of physical health care. Additional training is required for certification in specialized fields such as sports injuries, nutrition, or pediatrics. Currently there are 15 colleges that provide accredited chiropractic degree programs.