Chiropractor Basics
Chiropractors are professionals in the healthcare field. They offer alternative treatments for many conditions, including spinal manipulation. They can relieve pain in the muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissues.
Chiropractic care is based on the theory that if the body is properly aligned, mainly your spine, the body will be healthier and will be able to heal itself.
Chiropractor and Pain
When you use a chiropractor for pain in your body, he will start your appointment by learning about your medical history, doing a physical examination, and in some cases, may perform diagnostic imaging or using certain lab testing. These things allow the chiropractor to determine what the optimal treatment is for your pain.
The treatment plan for your problem will likely involve a manual adjustment, maybe more than one. A manual adjustment is performed by the chiropractor as he or she manipulates your joints with a controlled and sudden force.
Along with a manual adjustment, many chiropractors add physical therapy, exercises, and lifestyle and nutritional counseling to the plan. All of these things work together to treat your pain. The overall goal is to restore the function of your body and prevent future injuries.
Benefits of Using a Chiropractor
Spinal manipulation performed by a chiropractor is effective and safe for back pain as proven by many studies. One study showed that patients who had low-back pain saw a higher success rate of improvement after visiting a chiropractor than when they were treated by a physician. Another study showed that those with back pain who visited a doctor were much more likely to have surgery than those who visited a chiropractor first.
A chiropractor can help you not only get relief from back pain, but to also have a healthier and happier body. If you want to learn more about getting relief from back pain, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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