Chiropractic Adjustments: The Added Health Benefits
The continued rise in the usage of chiropractic care has been ongoing. Studies continue to demonstrate the numbers rising and the increase of people using chiropractic health care. In one issue of American Journal of Public Health, a study was published entitled “Use of Chiropractic Services from 1895 through 1991 in the United States and Canada”. The conclusion of this study was that the number of visits to chiropractors has more than doubled in the past 20 years. Many recommend this particular treatment method due to the non-invasive approach and its insistence on awakening the body’s natural ability to heal and become healthier, stronger and more resilient.
The Healing Benefits Of Chiropractic
Most people in their everyday lives have things happen that effect their bodies. Dysfunction in their musculoskeletal system can benefit from chiropractic care. From pain relief, injury rehabilitation, optimal athletic performance, aging and improved immune function. These are all some the benefits a person may undergo when they have misaligned spine, back, or neck. For people who need to be physically active for their work, sport and daily responsibilities, the presence of such dysfunction disables them from performing well. This is due to the fact that any form of movement on the traumatized area of the body can result in stress and possibly more damage causing more pain and discomfort.
Regardless of the cause of your initial pain and problems, among the many benefits research shows you may enjoy as a result of chiropractic care are as follows:
• better movement and improved circulation
• lower levels of lactic acid
• higher oxygenation and better nutrient delivery to cells
• increased flexibility
• improved comfort and decrease or elimination of pain
• Faster recovery time
• Reduced muscle spasm
• Prevention of future injury and improved immune function
• More relaxed feeling
The Overall Approach
If you want to enhance the benefits of chiropractic care, it is best to combine your efforts with an overall approach to your health and wellbeing. Health is not merely the absence of pain and symptoms. If you have ever had a cavity, you know that by the time the pain shows up, the damage to your tooth is already there. The healthier you are, and the healthier you become the greater the potential benefits of your chiropractic care. Minimise dis-ease and maximise your health. The relief from any pressure or source of discomfort and irritation will allow your body to attain maximum mobility and better performance.
Some general recommendations to develop a routine and get the maximum health benefits are the following:
• Keep your body properly hydrated.
• Follow a healthy nutritional plan, including lots of raw organic foods and leafy greens.
• Do some stretching exercises or develop a healthy exercise routine.
- Maximise your oxygen intake through some forms of aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Additional Benefits of Chiropractic Care
There is still a small percentage of the population who have misconceptions about the benefits of chiropractic care. However, research continues to be done, changing these perceptions and gradually more of the scientific community are showing greater interest in the healing potential that chiropractic may represent. One of the misconceptions being that it is not a valid form of treatment and is used only for mild cases of back pain, headaches, and the like. However, chiropractic adjustments are being researched to investigate the benefits even to those suffering from extreme cases of spinal or vertebral misalignment and other health problems.
Many chiropractors have patients who have benefited beyond musculoskeletal problems, these include:
• women may have improved comfort during pregnancy and labour
• minimise the risk of scoliosis in an infant and improve their postural development.
• Improved immune function and resilience possibly preventing asthma, ear infection, bedwetting, among other things.
• more energy, productivity and physical stamina in adults
• For senior individuals, they attain better balance, improved sleeping and prevent injury from falls.
Some of the results and benefits reported from patients who have undergone chiropractic care include the following:
• Improved immune and nervous system function
• greater vitality
• improved breathing and exercising
• improved digestion and bowel function
• improved vision
• Improved overall health.
Study and research continues as we look at the cause of health and the benefits of chiropractic care!
Following chiropractic adjustments, your body may start to improve movement and alignment of the spine and spinal structures. In many cases, a patient will immediately experience relief for a problem soon after undergoing chiropractic care. Restoring and building health from the inside is one of the advantages of opting for chiropractic care over surgical or medical procedures that often require a long recovery period. In other cases if the damage or misalignment is more severe, a person may be sore and still achy after care. Some people may take longer to heal and demonstrate improvement, they may also need to make other lifestyle improvements to maximise their health and wellbeing along with improved pain free movement.
If you approach your health from the perspective of a way of life, and give your body and mind the essentials for maximising your health, the benefits of chiropractic care may be a key ingredient.
Our goal is to support you and your family improving and maintaining optimum health and wellbeing. Be sure to check out “Chiropractic Exposed!” A Free 11 Day Mini course ALL About Chiropractic!
About the Author
Stacey Burke is a Doctor of Chiropractic and co-founder of West Coast Family Chiropractic in Hillarys, Perth West Australia. Dr. Burke graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1996. He is married and has two sons and daughter. Dr. Burke is a six time Ironman Triathlon Finisher and enjoys cycling, running and ice hockey. His purpose at the Hillarys Chiropractic office is to help families , and the community restore and maintain their health through natural chiropractic methods, community outreach, and education.
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