Just as there are different types of doctors, there are
different types of chiropractic care. You can visit a
chiropractor when you have back or neck pain, but you can
also visit a chiropractor just to stay well. Chiropractors
are concerned with the health of the whole body, not just
the spine.
In chiropractic treatment, competent doctors make mild
adjustments to relive and treat the subluxations
(misalignments of vertebrae causing nerve irritation). This
can happen on any part of the spinal column and not in any
one particular section such as the lower back. There are
many reasons because of which the vertebrae of the spine
can loose its mobility and alignment putting pressure on
the nerves connected to the brain.
Some chiropractors are 'straight' chiropractors. This means
they deal only with the location and removal of
subluxations. Their philosophy is that once subluxations
are remedied the body will naturally revitalize itself.
Other chiropractors are called 'mixers' because their
practice and philosophy is that in addition to manual
adjustments and treatments, chiropractic care can be
combined, by the chiropractor, with other forms of
healthcare, such as physical therapy, exercise programs and
nutrition.
The chiropractor decides on the type of care and method of
treatment for his patients after discussing about the other
medical conditions that the patient may have had. There are
three main kinds of chiropractic care:
Relief Chiropractic Care
This treatment is one of the most effective ones good for
immediate cure. In this treatment the patient has immediate
relief from his pain and discomfort. The chiropractor
decides your level of damage and on the basis of it spans
out the frequency of your sittings.
Corrective Chiropractic Care
As compared to Relief Chiropractic Care the Corrective
Chiropractic Care is more of a long term treatment in which
the results appear only after a period of time. This kind
of treatment is mainly taken for those patients who are
suffering from spinal problems that have taken place over a
long time. Very often, the patient going for long time
without medical attention.
Maintenance Chiropractic Care
This kind of chiropractic care is needed for patients with
permanent spinal weakness and need constant check ups.
Other patients who have had relief from earlier ailments,
but see the chiropractor for regular check ups to ensure
their future health and comfort. Usually this kind of
treatment requires a visit every 2 to 6 weeks.
In chiropractic care body's internal immune systems are
used to provide healing to the patient. Usually spinal
problems can create havoc with the patient~s nerves and
cells. With chiropractic treatment the intent is to heal
not only the spine but rather the whole body to ensure the
complete function of the body.
Chiropractic care is a popular and recommended form of
alternative medicine. The treatment is based on the premise
that all ailments occur because of some blockage in the
nervous system due to problems in your bones, ligaments,
tendons, joints, muscles, vertebrae etc. Chiropractors do
not use or recommend surgery or drugs, but they do refer
patients to medical practitioners when ever required.
Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way of healing the
body with a belief in the fact that the body has its own
restorative capabilities to heal and can draw on these
capabilities whenever in need. It helps patients to avoid
chronic pain and can prevent physical problems before they
start or get worse.
*******************************
Dr. Greg C. Molis is a
Salt Lake
Chiropractor. Your first adjustment is free. You don't
have to accept the pain any longer. For questions or
comments about this article, please visit
http://www.saltlakechiropractor.com
Stretching: 30th Anniversary Edition by Bob Anderson
Tags: alignment chiropractic
