Monday 18 June 2018

Peninsula Chiropractic Care Gives Patients Relief From Pain

By David Howard


Pain is one way in which the body signals that there is a problem somewhere. Everyone will experience pain once in a while. There are numerous people, however, for whom pain is a constant companion. They live in extreme pain twenty four seven and their quality of life suffers accordingly. Many find no relief even after seeing different doctors, trying different medication routines and even experimenting with herbal remedies, acupuncture and other alternatives. Peninsula chiropractic care seems to be the one solution many patients have longed for.

Chiropractors are often mistakenly described as back specialists. They do treat patients with back pain but this is not their main concern. They believe that many types of pain is the direct result of a spine that has gone out of alignment. The cure for the pain therefore lies in the ability to straighten the spine once more. Once this is done, the patient experience relied from his pain.

The reason why an ill aligned spine causes pain lies in the fact that the nerve system is placed under tremendous pressure when the spine is out of alignment. This, in turn, has a severe negative influence on the efficiency of the immune system. This means that the body is no longer able to naturally heal itself. When the spine is aligned, the pressure on the nerve system is removed and the immune system does its work.

Chiropractors have been successful with many types of pain that had other doctors scratch their heads. Neck pain, pain caused by arthritis and stiff joints, muscle pain, migraines and of course, back pain sufferers have all benefited from treatment by a chiropractor. Sometimes a number of treatment sessions is necessary before the desired results are achieved, but in many other cases patients experience relief straight away.

Chiropractors use many different treatment methods but they always opt for the least drastic treatment method that will help to align the spine properly. In some cases it may indeed be necessary to physically force the individual vertebrae back into place one by one. In most cases, however, gentle methods such as massage and the use of hot or cold packs are sufficient. No drugs are used.

Chiropractors are not medical doctors. Interestingly, however, a large percentage of these professionals qualified as medical doctors before embracing a new career as a chiropractor. They do not deny the benefits of modern medicine and will refer their patient to a doctor if they deem it necessary. The medical profession also has high regard for chiropractors and will, in turn refer patients to them. Treatment by chiropractors is covered by medical insurance.

People with constant pain can take some steps to make sure that their spines do not become unaligned. It is vital to stand and sit correctly, keeping the back straight at all times. People working long hours sitting down may want to invest in specially designed ergonomic chairs. Low impact exercises also help. They help to improve flexibility and they strengthen the muscles and tendons.

Chiropractors are experiencing a boom in popularity. Many patients even see their chiropractor as their primary health professional. Patients appreciate the fact that results are often almost immediate, that the treatment is not invasive at all and that no drugs are used. This means no complications and no side effects from medication.




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