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The aim of Chiropractic treatment is not only for pain relief but also to restore and maintain optimal health and wellbeing.
Chiropractic is the largest independent drug-free
primary healthcare profession specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of many disorders. You may feel such disorders as pain in the spine and other joints of the body, often giving rise to low back pain, neck pain, headaches and dizziness. Pain or sensation changes in the arms and legs usually have their origin in dysfunction of the spine, which causes irritation to the nervous system.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an independent primary healthcare
profession specialising in the diagnosis and treatment
of biomechanical disorders. You may feel such
disorders as pain in the spine and other joints
of the body, often giving rise to low back pain,
neck pain, headaches and dizziness. Pain or sensation
changes in the arms and legs usually have their
origin in dysfunction of the spine, which causes
irritation to the nervous system.
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The nervous system
controls and co-ordinates all bodily functions
- keeping us alive and healthy, fighting
off diseases and infections, and healing
us after we have sustained injury.
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If you interfere
with the signals travelling over nerves,
parts of your body will not get the
proper nerve messages and will not
be able to function at 100%. In other
words, some part of your body will
not be working properly.
The art and science of Chiropractic
may be divided into three:
1) balance the pelvis (the foundation
of the spine)
2) ensure that each of the nineteen
vertebrae move correctly
3) remove irritation to the nerves.
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What is the cause
of a spine that doesn't work well?
Typical causes for a spine not working well
include poor posture, lack of exercise,
repetitive strain and car accidents. Chemical
factors, such as diet and water intake,
and emotional factors, such as stress and
anxiety, also have an affect on the function
of your nervous system.
Who can benefit from Chiropractic?
All ages can benefit from Chiropractic care
- from infants just a couple of weeks old
- suffering from colic - to people well
into their nineties. In most cases the pain
and disability is caused by the same mechanism
regardless of age. We all sustain minor
injuries through life - most of which are
correctable by specific Chiropractic treatment.
Arthritis may render joints more likely
to dysfunction but in most cases these problems
can still be optimised by specific chiropractic
adjustments.
How can I tell if my spine is not healthy?
you may have back and neck stiffness
you can't take a satisfying deep breath
you feel you have to "crack" your neck,
back or other joints
you can't turn your head or hip to either
side easily or equally
you have poor concentration and coordination
your foot flares out when standing still
one leg and or shoulder appears shorter
than the other
you have poor posture
you have headaches or sore / tender points
in muscles and joints
you have constant tense muscles
the heels of your shoes wear out unevenly
What does chiropractic treat?
Typical conditions treated include:
- back pain - sciatica - disc problems -
arthritis - headache - migraine -joint pains
- tennis elbow - repetitive strain injury
- frozen shoulder - headaches - hip pain
- knee pain - neck pain - whiplash - sports
injuries
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| Chiropractic and muscular
rehabilitation |
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Chiropractic and
muscular rehabilitation Chiropractic
rehabilitates spinal muscles and ligaments
to prevent spinal imbalances. Chiropractic
has provided effective relief to millions
of individuals suffering from back
and neck ailments. Chiropractic has
also provided relief from many other
musculoskeletal complaints ranging
from knee and ankle problems to carpal
tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow.
In fact, musculoskeletal pain or discomfort
in any area of the spine or extremity
is a candidate for safe, natural,
non-invasive chiropractic care.
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| Chiropractic and arthritis |
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Chiropractic doctors
are experts in maintaining proper
spinal alignment and function, both
of which play a critical role in minimizing
spinal stresses - the stresses that
are responsible for injury and accelerated
arthritis shown here by damage to
the spinal discs.
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How do we do Chiropractic?
This is done through a series of gentle
and safe precise 'adjustments' of specific
joints. The adjustments are done by skilled
hands and are not usually painful. Some
of the treatment techniques produce a 'CLICK'
or 'CRACK' from the joint, which may be
a new experience for the patient yet pain
free. Treatment restores normal function
of the joints, whereby irritation to the
nervous system is alleviated. The aim of
treatment is not only to relieve symptoms
but to restore and maintain optimal health
and well being.
Chiropractic and research
A recent study conducted by the Medical
Research Council showed that patients who
received chiropractic treatment for low
back pain experienced a greater reduction
in disability than those who attended hospital
out-patient departments. The benefits of
chiropractic care were also longer lasting.
The study recommended that Chiropractic
treatment should be available on the NHS
in Britain. Many insurance companies cover
the cost or part of the cost, of treatment.
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| Chiropractic - no surprise
it's the largest primary contact drugless
healing profession in the western world. |
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