Chiropractors use spinal alignment correction in order to treat a range of different health issues. The most common ones include various muscular and skeletal disorders, spinal alignment and general pain relief. Some individuals have even used chiropractic care to successfully treat problems such as disorders of the connective tissues, lactose intolerance in infants and even migraines.
What makes chiropractic care so popular is the fact that it is a non-invasive, drug-free solution which, when performed adequately achieves amazing results. That said, let’s go over some of the conditions that can be helped with a trip to the chiropractor.
Pregnancy pain
Aching and pain are a pretty common occurrence during pregnancy. What most people don’t realize is that improper pelvic alignment might be the one to blame for the pain in the lower back and sciatica, which pregnant women often treat using chiropractic care. Future mothers have rather limited options when it comes to alleviating pain as most treatments have the potential to harm their fetus and chiropractic treatment is often their best option. There’s a complete maneuver used to address sacroiliac joint and sacrum in order to balance the pelvis called the Webster Technique. According to some reports, the technique in question has an 82% success rate and should preferably be performed during the 8th month of pregnancy.
High Blood Pressure
In an effort to find a solution for controlling high blood pressure, some researchers have put chiropractic care to use. They have tested a realignment procedure that is performed on the spine to adjust the Atlas vertebra. That is the bone at the top of your spine that sticks out the most. This was done for eight weeks and once Atlas was realigned with the rest of the spine, the patients who’ve had the procedure performed had considerably lower blood pressure.
Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is a condition which causes hearing disorders, paralysis of the facial muscles and issues with the jaw and the muscles supporting it. The recovery process varies from one patient to another. With enough time to fully understand the patient’s problem, professional chiropractors can actually create individual treatment programs used to relieve pain, improve motion and help with nerve-related issues. A 49-year-old woman who suffered from this condition received chiropractic care over a 6-month period and showed overall improvements.
Headaches
Headaches are the second most common condition regularly treated using chiropractic care, with the first being general pain. There are many reasons why we suffer from headaches, including alcohol abuse, processed food, sleep deprivation, hunger, stress, as well as pain originating from nerves in the cervical part of the spine. An experienced chiropractor can manually loosen up the muscles and joints in order to alleviate the pressure on the nerve. This is particularly useful with patients suffering from neck-induced pains and headaches.
Asthma-related pain
Asthma is an agonizing condition followed by intense spasms of the bronchi in the lungs which make it extremely difficult to breathe. When struggling for air, those experiencing an asthma attack tend to cough regularly. Constant coughing can lead to pain in the mid-back which additionally worsens the entire situation. Although chiropractors can’t cure asthma, they can help by relieving pain in the posterior musculature caused by it. This is particularly useful for small children who are often the ones who are afflicted by this condition.
Lower-back pain
This is one of the most popular, or should I say requested, technique. Pain in the lower back has become widespread due people spending more and more time sitting behind a computer, both at home and at work. A skilled chiropractor can easily manipulate the sacroiliac joint to alleviate pain. Some chiropractors have a certificate to perform the Active Release Technique said to relieve the muscles from scar tissue and relieve pain at the same time, making it an ideal treatment for lower-back pain. This is why it’s important to avoid cheap and unlicensed practitioners and only go for the most experienced chiropractor Perth can offer.
ADHD
ADHD is a condition often treated with prescription drugs such as Ritalin. However, simply stuffing our children with drugs is hardly going to solve the problem. This is exactly why researchers have tried to use other, less destructive options. Chiropractic care is one of them and it has shown some rather promising results in treating kids suffering from ADHD. There are numerous researches which have linked posture with brain and motor activities and helping realign the spine becomes a perfectly reasonable answer when compared to hard drugs.
These are just some of the numerous disorders and issues that can either be treated or positively affected using chiropractic care. From headaches and pregnancy pains to attention disorders and asthma, in some cases, even inflammatory bowel disease and therapeutic support for patients with cancer, the chiropractic care has proved itself to be an invaluable technique for non-invasive treatment. So why not give it a go?
I used to go to the chiropractor regularly. You’re right – it’s a great alternative to medication.
Getting an alignment like you do with the tires on your car seems to keep everything working right for me. I have always bought alternative care with my health insurance because of all the reasons you list.
My favorite brother-in-law was a chiropractor and I was blown away by how much he was able to help people and diagnose. He had an Xray machine and more than once he was able to to find the source of pain as a tumor and sent his patients off to their primary care doctor.
Great Explanation! i like to read healthy tips. i love massage.
Hello Rena, thanks for sharing about chiropractic in deep. Through your blog, we came to know that chiropractic care helps in pregnancy pain, high blood pressure, headaches, asthma related pain and lower back pain. Keep sharing.
According to Chirobase, chiropractic care has been used to treat a number of conditions not connected to the musculoskeletal systems. This includes hypertension, dizziness/vertigo and chronic pelvic pain.
During my work as an independent examiner, I have encountered many patients whose chiropractor missed readily apparent diagnoses and rendered inappropriate treatment for long periods of time. Chiropractors lack the depth of training available to medical doctors. For that reason, except for minor injuries, it is usually better to seek medical diagnosis first.
Many people do not know that chiropractic care is evolving. What was once a profession of spine- only adjustments is moving toward a total body musculoskeletal treatment model. The Graston technique is a unique, comprehensive treatment plan that is new to the evolving practice of modalities.
Chiropractors always helps to fix common back problems. Ease away all those crunchy bones and joints. So what are you waiting for? Contact us to make your appointments.
Hey Rena Mcdaniel,
Absolutely right!chiropractors removes interference from normal nerve function.It reduces anxiety, stress levels, use of chemical pain relievers and psychiatric drugs and depression.Also provides better sleep patterns and increases energy levels.Chiropractors are the real skill that takes time to master. Helps a lot in the recovery of bone injuries.
Thanks for sharing!
Great article:)
Chiropractic is so powerful. They help people with so many conditions with out the use of dangerous meds.
It’s crazy to learn all of the things chiropractic care can help with. I love the fact that it can even help with things like high blood pressure by adjusting the Atlas vertebra. My family all has high blood pressure, so maybe we should look into this.
Effective post, Chiropractor can eliminate anxiety and body pain. it’s very useful. Thank you for sharing this informative article.
I developed upper back pain from sleeping on a bad mattress a few years ago. I had bought one of those fake mattresses and after sleeping on it for a day or two, a dip had already formed. I was actually very disappointed considering I had spent a lot of money purchasing it. But the biggest mistake I made was postponing buying a good original brand. I guess I couldn’t just let go of the loss I had incurred. A year later, my entire back was in pain. Had to visit a chiropractor when it became too much. The therapy sessions have really helped me,not to mention I eventually bought a good supportive mattress.
I am pretty sure I spend lots of money for those chiropractic lessons than I would have spent buying a good mattress. Anyway, it was a lesson learnt hard. What I am trying to say is that if you suffer from back pain, get those sessions as soon as possible. I am witness that back pain can be a highly debilitating condition.
Great post by the way!
Yes, a chiropractor helps us to get relief from body pains. I suggest a normal person should have massage once in a month. Nice post, thank you for sharing!
I know it’s very difficult to fight with the back pain because I am going through it, thanks for sharing that chiropractor can help with it as I have gone to physiotherapists and tried everything but now I hope I get rid of pain with your help.
Yes, chiropractor helps me alot in getting the relief from my spinal and back pain. We must consult them.
Thank you for sharing!
I would like to say thank you for this useful post.
Thank you for commenting!
I like how you said that a chiropractor could help with headaches. This would be really helpful for my brother who needs a chiropractic adjustment. I’ll be sure to tell him to go to a professional.
This thing is shocking for me that chiropractor can help in pregnancy pain and High Blood Pressure! I thought that chiropractor can only help in head pain, shoulder pain and all. Got the best information from your article!
I had no idea that ADHD can be helped with chiropractic care. My nephew might have an ADHD so it is great to know that aligning the spine can help kids who have it. That does seem like something my sister should know about.
It really could. There are so many testimonies regarding on the effectiveness of chiropractor help in pain management. It is effective and safe too.
Yes. They are very helpful in managing pain. Specially with bones and back pains.
Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments. The theory is that proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication.
Thanks for telling me that we’ll be able to achieve amazing results if we were to undergo chiropractic treatment. My son had injured his ankle two months ago while participating in their school’s sports fest and although it had healed on the outside, he still complains that it gets too painful whenever he tries to balance himself on one foot. It might be better to visit a nearby chiropractic clinic and see if they can offer solutions for my son’s condition.
Chiropractic care can help anxiety sufferers a great deal. In conjunction with traditional therapy and/or medication, regular visits to your chiropractor can greatly decrease your anxiety.
Great article. I used to take my Dad to my Chiropractor for a massage
and adjustment, he loved it. My Chiropractor does soft tissue massage
before the adjustment.