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To understand what happens during a chiropractic adjustment and why you may need one, it is necessary to first understand the philosophy and goals of chiropractic care. The Association of Chiropractic Colleges defines chiropractic as follows:
“Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. In addition, doctors of chiropractic recognize the value and responsibility of working in cooperation with other health care practitioners when in the best interest of the patient.”
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In recent years, chiropractic therapy has grown in favor with clients and physicians alike. Why has it become so popular? It is non-invasive, safe, effective and gentle, a science of natural healing that activates your body’s healing power. Depending on the nature and extent of your specific problem, and following a thorough examination, a series of recommended chiropractic treatment should help you feel noticeably better. Low back pain, neck pain, and headache are the most common problems for which people seek relief.
The chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which chiropractors either use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint. Also known as spinal manipulation, the goal of this procedure is to improve spinal motion and improve your body's physical function.
What are the risks of chiropractic treatment? When performed by a trained and licensed chiropractor, it is safe! Serious complications are rare but may include a herniated disk or a worsening of an existing disk herniation, compression of nerves in the lower spinal column, and/or a certain type of stroke after neck manipulation.
If you have any of the following conditions, chiropractic is not for you:
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If you are one of the 80% of American’s who suffer from chronic low back pain, you might have tried everything possible to find pain relief. Are you wondering who does spinal decompression therapy? Have you considered asking your chiropractor about decompression therapy? Spine decompression therapy, performed by a trained and licensed chiropractor, can prevent the need for surgery in many cases. Your chiropractor will take a full medical history, ask about your pain, perform a full exam and take x-rays or an MRI. Afterward, if the chiropractor determines that surgery is necessary, they will refer you to the appropriate specialist and work with them to help you during your recovery.
Non-Surgical decompression involves a special table and traction machine which gently stretches out the spine, releasing the pressure on the nerves. This gentle form of traction creates negative pressure on the discs within the spine, which allows bulging discs enough room to return to their normal place.
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Through the years, it has been proven over and over again that chiropractic therapy not only helps with back pain and spinal issues, but it also enhances one’s overall health conditions, such as:
- asthma, ear infections, or colic,
- pelvic pain, menstrual problems or infertility,
- back, neck, arm, shoulder, or leg pain,
- headaches, allergies, arthritis, colds, flu, vision,
- plus more!
Will chiropractic therapy work for you? The first step in receiving the appropriate treatment is getting a correct diagnosis of the cause of your pain. The number of chiropractic adjustments required depends on the nature of your condition, how long it has been present, and your desired level of wellness.
