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Drug-free, non-invasive health care
Chiropractic manipulation is a drug-free, non-invasive manual procedure which utilizes the highly-refined skills developed during four intensive years of chiropractic education. Chiropractors assess disorders related to the spine, nervous system, and joints of the extremities and provide diagnosis, treatment and prevention of those disorders.
The primary goal of chiropractic manipulation, also referred to as adjustment, is to treat areas of decreased movement in the joints of the spine which can create a reaction in surrounding tissues (ligaments, muscles and nerves) resulting in pain, dysfunction and muscular spasm. Chiropractors are also trained to prescribe therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies.
Manipulation is a highly controlled procedure which rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Most patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately
following treatment. However, some require more time due to the severity
or chronic nature of their complaint. As a general rule, the longer a
problem has existed the longer it takes to resolve it.
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The vast majority of patients who seek chiropractic care do so for complaints of the
musculoskeletal system, most often for conditions affecting the
spine.
Scientific study of spinal manipulation has clearly demonstrated that chiropractic treatment improves function and is effective for common conditions such as headache, neck, and back
pain. Between 86 and 96 per cent of all visits to chiropractors are for these or similar
conditions.
Primary & complementary care
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. Where other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the
musculoskeletal aspects of discomfort associated with the condition.
Chiropractic care may also be palliative, providing symptomatic relief to patients with chronic conditions. By treating the
musculoskeletal elements of such disorders, chiropractic treatment improves the general well-being of the patient. In this regard, chiropractors frequently provide complementary care as one element of a patient's overall treatment program. |
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