How effective is chiropractic manipulation?

An experienced chiropractor will be able to identify your posture and gait problems.
 
All you know is that you have pain that indicates to you that you have a problem. Sometimes, a person has terrible pain but the X-ray does not indicate anything serious. If our posture is not properly aligned, and it is pressing on some nerve or causing some muscle imbalance, it can cause pain. With adjustment and posture restored, often the person would be pain free.

I had severe pain on my shoulders (probably frozen shoulders) and went to see a doctor. All she offered to me was muscle relaxant and pain killers. Another friend of mine who had knee pain was given supplements, muscle relaxant and pain killers by a different doctor. The medicine is only masking the symptoms and it is not solving the root cause.

The pain was affecting my daily activities which made simple tasks like bathing, driving and typing on the computer a real pain. I also had problem sleeping at night. I chanced upon a chiropractor clinic and give it a try. After a few manipulation- the pain was reduced tremendously. After two more visits, I was pain free.

Now if I get pain, I would go and see a chiropractor. I had plantar fasciitis recently which was also cured by visiting the chiropractor.

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How do chiropractic adjustments work?

Chiropractic is a system of therapy focused on the structure of the body, particularly the spine. Chiropractors manipulate the body's alignment to relieve pain and improve function and to help the body heal itself.

The mainstay of a chiropractor is spinal manipulation but other than that, they also focus on manual or manipulative therapies, postural and exercise education and ergonomic training.

"Spinal manipulation" is a generic term used for any kind of therapeutic movement of the spine. Most often it involves the application of quick but strong pressure on a joint between two vertebrae of the spine.

In addition to spinal manipulation, a chiropractor may advise you about changing your biomechanics and posture and suggest other treatments and techniques. The ultimate goal of chiropractic is to help relieve pain and help patients better manage their condition at home.

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Are there benefits to going to a chiropractor?

Let me explain to you the benefits of the chiropractic adjustment, and how it is beneficial for your welfare.

1. Improves joint mobility, function and health.
2. Makes tight muscles loose and loose muscles tight and improves the contractibility (thereby strength) of the muscle.
3. Decreases degeneration of the joint and connective tissues (arthritis).
4. Decreases the ongoing inflammatory process associated with the subluxation.
5. Improves circulation taking stagnant blood out and bringing new blood in.
6. Speeds up the recovery process.
7. Improves nerve system function and the individual nerve’s ability to carry nerve impulses more efficiently.

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