The Truth Behind Chiropractic Care
The Fact is…
Chiropractors have been doing their best to help people function and perform their best for around 125 years. Yes, since the beginning of chiropractic, the profession has come a long way. From different philosophies, practice styles, and research supporting the utilization of chiropractic for a variety of health conditions.
As mentioned above, many things have changed throughout the years…an evolution of the profession of sorts, but one thing remains the same! The commitment of chiropractors is to help people find pain relief with an effective treatment plan and improve their quality of life without the use of drugs or surgery. Each patient has different, specific needs, and doctors of chiropractic work hard to find the best treatment options for them.
Your body can heal itself in certain instances…look at how blood slowly clots from inside when a cut or scrape is experienced through your skin. That is just one example of the body’s ability to heal itself. Our bodies truly are capable of great things when the proper environment is present. This environment includes proper function and connection between the brain and the body. The brain and nerves communicate with every part of the body and control its function. From increasing your heart rate to telling you when it needs water…..the brain controls it all.
Why is that important?
Your brain and body are connected by a perfectly complex nervous system that controls and coordinates everything that happens in your life. Therefore, it is probably a great idea to make sure that the system is working at its best.
Physical, mental, and chemical stressors can all wreak havoc on your body's ability to process information received from the surrounding environment. These stressors, as is life, can lead to a variety of different presentations.
These disruptions can lead to pain, decreased functional abilities, and sometimes, even chronic disease or chronic pain.
The good news is that there are many healthcare professionals in the chiropractic profession ready to help you prevent, ease, or even get rid of these health problems. Each person that looks for chiropractic therapy has a different motive, but it's important to note that all chiropractic adjustments treat the musculoskeletal system.
Did you know?
· Wellness is not merely the absence of pain but the act of practicing healthy daily habits.
· Lifestyle factors drive about 80% of chronic diseases. This includes diet, exercise, stress management, etc.
· Chiropractors have been trained to identify the lifestyle factors that may lead to health challenges and to help you address them proactively.
· Chiropractic adjustments are the most common alternative treatment option in the United States.
What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic medicine or care is a form of complementary medicine that, as we mentioned before, is based on the idea that your body can heal itself with the help of specific hands-on chiropractic manipulation from a trained professional, also known as a doctor of chiropractic. These chiropractic adjustment treatments help realign your joints and can lead to pain relief.
Chiropractic treatment is effective for all ages, although it is often more common for people who are between 45 and 64 years old. However, chiropractic care is also used to treat sports injuries. The weeks of treatment are to be decided by your chiropractor. To know if you are a good candidate for chiropractic services, you should receive a screening or physical examination before your treatment.
A chiropractor will treat several conditions. However, these are the ones that are most seen:
Arthritis
Frequent headaches
Whiplash
Joint pain
Acute low back pain and chronic low back pain
Stiff muscles
Now, what to do….
When you hear chiropractor, you may think about the doctor who cracks your back and neck, but the truth is that chiropractic care can offer you much more! In fact, did you know that chiropractic students must earn a postgraduate degree called a Doctor of Chiropractic and that it usually takes 4 years of education to complete? One of the most common myths is that Chiropractic education is alternative medicine, but chiropractors are trained to improve general health.
If you want to know what are the benefits of chiropractic care, here are some you might be interested in knowing:
Helps minimize migraines and headaches.
Improves standing and sitting posture
Reduces pain, especially neck pain and back pain
Improves range of motion of joints
Reduces symptoms of chronic conditions
Treats minor neck or spine injuries
May help athletic performance
We want to help you become healthy and be the best version of yourself.
In a time where viruses and diseases are so prevalent, your health status is of the utmost importance!
Being proactive with your chiropractic on your health will lead to better results, a higher quality of life, less pain, less stress, and a more positive approach to living. Live the life you deserve!
Dalton Sealey DC, CSCS
ProMove Chiropractic & Performance
402.915.4901
drsealey@promovechiropractic.com
Science Source(s):
5 Healthy Habits That Prevent Chronic Disease. Cleveland Clinic. 2020.