Saturday, February 3, 2007

Choosing A Chiropractor

It's amazing that in these days when so many healthcare options
are readily available, some people still view chiropractic care
as a 'newfangled' or 'radical' alternative. The truth is,
chiropractic medicine can be traced back to the days of
Hypocrites. In 1895, chiropractic medicine became a registered
form of care. There is nothing new about this proven form of
health care.

Like all medical practitioners, chiropractors must receive
university degrees in order to practice. Chiropractic care is
based on the understanding that the biomechanical makeup and
structure of the spine can directly affect the nervous system.
With this theory in mind, it makes sense that adjusting the
spinal structure can help to alleviate or erase a variety of
discomforts, including back pain. Bad backs can be brought
about by a variety of causes, and choosing a chiropractor can
help treat or alleviate the situation. Chiropractic care is a
natural form of medicine that can reduce or eliminate the need
for over the counter or prescription painkillers. .

When choosing a chiropractor, you will initially be offered
treatment without the use of drugs or surgery. However, should
the treatment not bring about the desired results, a
chiropractor may refer you to another practitioner. This is a
natural method of medicine, so it's important to be sure there
aren't underlying factors that can be contributing to your
pains. For example, a kidney infection can cause lower back
pain. In this particular case, choosing a chiropractor would
not bring about pain relief or cure the cause of the pain.

If your pain is caused by an accident, choosing a chiropractor
can offer the relief that you need. Spinal injuries due to
accidents can bring about a chain reaction through your entire
body, because the spine is directly connected to a network of
joints and muscles. Like the old children's song, "the back
bone's connected to the arm bone" and so forth. Every part of
your body is connected to another part, and a qualified
chiropractor will be able to get everything back in its proper
place. Chiropractors work to maintain the correct spinal
position, thus relieving body pain.

It's interesting to note that some body aches and pains can be
relieved by chiropractic care, even if they're not directly
related to the skeletal system. For example, there are
meridians connected to the spine that can affect areas such as
your gastrointestinal tract. This is why people suffering
backaches will often feel stomach pains. Unattended injuries
can bring about a 'pain chain', and choosing a chiropractor can
provide the relief you need. If the internal pain is not
alleviated with chiropractic care, there is likely an
underlying medical problem that needs to be addressed by a
medical doctor.

Natural doctors can't help with every problem, or offer the
medications and surgical procedures that other health
practitioners can deliver. However, not every ailment requires
drugs or surgery. On the contrary, many common problems can be
fixed with natural alternatives, including acupuncture, herbal
remedies, simple dietary adjustments, and chiropractic care.
Choosing a chiropractor can help you pinpoint and solve the
problem, reducing the risk of having the problem resurface down
the road.

About The Author: Linda Brown contributes articles to several
web sites, including http://lutok.com and
http://web-healthy.com


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