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Friday, November 11, 2016

By Linda Patterson


Thousands of people have no choice but to live with severe pain every day of their lives. Many have to give up sports and activities that used to give them joy. Most sufferers have seen more than one physician, unfortunately almost always without a permanent result. Some have tried a variety of other solutions such as herbal remedies and meditation. Many thankful patients have found that treatment by an Ofallon IL chiropractor is the solution to their problems.

The majority of chiropractic patients complain of back pain, but the back is not the focus of treatment by chiropractic practitioners. They concentrate, instead, on the spine. The believe that many types of pain and chronic conditions develop and persist due to a misaligned spine. The idea is therefore to make sure the spine is aligned. Chiropractic treatment is classified as an alternative form of medicine.

While many patients seek treatment for back pain, there are many other conditions for which patients need help and that have proven to positively respond to chiropractic treatment methods. People suffering from arthritic pain, neck pain, migraines and muscle or joint pain all say that the benefit from this type of treatment. Athletes with muscle or joint injuries also often seek chiropractic help.

The treatment provided by a chiropractic practitioner is based upon the theory that an out of alignment spine causes the nerve system to experience severe stress. A nerve system under pressure cause a weakened immune system and the body cannot heal naturally. When the spine is aligned, the nerve system is released from stress and the immune system can operate optimally. A properly aligned spine is therefore the only treatment required.

More than a hundred different techniques can be used to align the spine. The practitioner may find it necessary to only use a gentle treatment method such as a massage or the application of cold and hot packs to achieve the desired result. In more persistent cases he may use a variety of techniques to physically force the spine back into alignment.

One of the main benefits of chiropractic treatment is that it is not invasive, as so many medical procedures are. This means that there is very little chance for complications, such as infection, to develop. Another benefit is that practitioners never use drugs before, during or after treatment. Patients will therefore not be exposed to potentially harmful side effects. Most medical insurance plans will pay for this type of treatment.

Most practitioners make an effort to educate their patients in order to help them prevent a recurrence of their condition. They are advised to regularly exercise, focusing on low impact activities such as swimming, hiking or cycling in order to strengthen their muscles. Maintaining the correct posture at all times is also of vital importance. Many find that disciplines such as yoga help them to achieve these goals.

Many official studies have concluded that chiropractic treatment is beneficial in a very high percentage of patients. The satisfaction rate from patients is among the highest enjoyed by any medical field. Many patients use their chiropractor as their primary health provider. The treatment is safe and the chances of negative side effects are almost non existent.




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