What is chiropractic recommended for?

Answer 1

Chiropractic can help many different things. If you are asking "can chiropractic help unclog my sink?" Then you are barking up the wrong tree. If you mean, "does chiropractic help people become healthier, more functional, and have less pain and better quality of life" the answer is yes.

Answer 2

Doctors of Chiropractic are experts in the field of non-surgical spinal health care. In addition, They are doctors who specialize in the function of the joints and nervous system. Chiropractors treat most neuromuskuloskeletal conditions. Common conditions that chiropractors treat are Back pain, neck pain, headache, leg/arm pain, peripheral joint problems (eg: impingments, strains, sprains), peripheral neuropothies (eg: carpal tunnel syndrom, thoracic outlet syndrom), vertigo/dizziness, whiplash, etc. Chiropractors are also well trained in nutrition and exercise, and as such can offer a range of advice/services that may relate to these.

To treat the NMSK conditions, chiropractors use spinal manipulation, physiotherapeutic modalities (cold laser, ultrasound, shockwave, IFC, TENS), deep tissue massage (ART-like), exercise (for rehabilitation and prevention), dietary advice, lifestyle advice, etc. Their primary treatment, and what they are best known for, spinal manipulation, is used to induce motion into restricted joints, calm spastic musculature, induce neural reflexes that can result in global short-term pain relief, etc.

A good chiropractor will cooperate with a patients medical doctors to ensure their patients get the best care for their specific condition. For example, consider a patient that needs medication (cancer patient) and who also has back pain. The cooperation between a medical doctor and chiropractor can reduce the total number of drugs the patients must take by treating the back pain manually rather than with medication. This way, the dugs are used to treat cancer only, and there are less drugs in total in the patients body...less risk of overdose, less risk of drug interactions, less side effects from drugs, but instead a patient receiving the best care possible from 2 cooperating health care professions!!

Some chiropractors believe that they can also help with problems besides neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as ear infections, sinuse problems, toddler bed wetting, Asthma, etc. This stems from the knowledge that the nerves are important for control of almost all body functions. So, when a nerve is irritated because your joints are dysfunctional, the information in the nerves is altered. Although some studies indicate that 25% of patients report an outcome other that pain relief after chiropractic (eg: improved gastrointestinal function), there is still no good scientific evidence to prove that chiropractic is really effective for these kinds of conditions. This kind of research is currently being done by many chiropractors and researchers, so maybe one day the evidence will support the use of chiropractic for a range of visceral conditions as well as neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Answer 3

Osteopathy and chiropractic in particular have been used to relieve spinal pain and immobility. Both of these therapies can be used in cases of a "slipped disk," and are also used after accidents or surgery to restore mobility.

Answer 4

they make you fell so much better and even brath better and sometimes they barely do anything! you be physicalyy healthier and fit like if your back hurts they can fix that. it is really goo with people whose jaw lockes. it will cost about $30.00 for a visit or if it is in insurance you may pay $1.00 for each visit and you get about 20 visits a year.

Answer 5

Doctors of chiropractic diagnose, treat and help prevent conditions and disorders related to the back, neck, pelvis, extremity joints.

People see chiropractors for a number of reasons, including:

-Back pain

-Neck pain

-Headaches

-Whiplash & auto accident injuries

-Strains & Sprains

-Repetitive Strain Injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome)

-Arthritis

-Work or sports injuries

-Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs

-General health and wellbeing (exercise and/or dietary advice, etc.)

Answer 6

Yes, there are benefits to going to a chiropractor. With chiropractic treatment, you can get many health benefits. Mostly people consult a chiropractor for the issue related to back pain and neck pain. You must give a visit Innervate Chiro in Brisbane. They provides chiropratic care for common conditions such as Headaches and neck pain,upper and lower back pain,disc injuries,shoulder dysfunctions,hip/knee/foot dysfunctions.

Answer 7

Chiropractic treats patients by manipulating or adjusting sections of the spine.

Answer 8

Chiropractic therapy helps with joint and muscle pain. Chiropractors use their hands manually to relieve or reduce pain normally in the neck or lower back.

Answer 9

The benefits if visiting a chiropractor are they can help fix out any kinks in one's skeletal structure. Also they can give one medicine or vitamins to help resolve certain issues.

Answer 10

Chiropractic treatments usually help with a wide variety of back problems. They can relieve the tension from your back which tends to make the patient feel rejuvenated.