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Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is an alternative healthcare approach that focuses primarily on disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors use a hands-on approach to diagnose and treat problems that affect the nerves, muscles, bones and joints by mechanically adjusting the spinal column. Although spinal manipulation is the foundation of chiropractic care, chiropractors, who take a holistic approach to treatment, use many other types of therapy to relieve pain and restore mobility. ...

Chiropractic Care for Children

Chiropractic care is as helpful for children as it is for adults. In addition to strengthening the immune system and treating certain injuries and diseases, in children chiropractic care promotes proper alignment during growth and development. Chiropractic care is used as an adjunct to primary medical care, often enhancing medical treatment and sometimes providing effective relief of symptoms where typical medical remedies fail. In addition to assisting with the neuromuscular conditions so central to adult chiropractic care, chiropractic care for children has frequently proven helpful in solving common childhood complaints typically resistant to treatment. ...

Ultrasound Therapy

While ultrasound is used for diagnosis and observation in many medical disciplines, such as vascular surgery and obstetrics, chiropractors and physical therapists commonly use ultrasound as a treatment mode. Applied to the patient's skin using a device called a transducer, therapeutic ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate deep into muscle tissue to relieve pain, increase circulation, and reduce inflammation and spasms. Ultrasound treatment is effective in treating vehicular and sports injuries and can also be helpful in treating the ongoing pain of certain systemic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. ...

Heat Therapy

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, involves the application of heat to the body to relieve pain, increase circulation and mobility, and assist in the healing process. Frequently used by chiropractors and physical therapists, heat therapy has a long medical history as an a means of rehabilitation. Moist heat is sometimes considered even more effective because water carries heat more rapidly than air, though research has not confirmed this. ...

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a form of therapy designed to relieve chronic and acute pain through special, targeted massage that aims to reduce tightness within the fascia, a sheet of connective tissue below the surface of the skin. Tightness within the fascia can restrict a patient's range of motion or cause the patient to favor one side of the body. The goal of myofascial release is to relieve pain and allow the patient to regain range of motion. ...

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) is a method of treatment frequently used in chiropractic therapy to relieve muscle spasms and pain. During EMS, electrodes attached to an electric stimulation machine are placed on the patient's areas of discomfort, transmitting mild electrical current to the region. The purpose of EMS is to decrease pain, strengthen muscles, and reduce inflammation. Patients who undergo electric muscle stimulation most often find it soothing and pleasant, something like a deep electrical massage. ...

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Neuromuscular re-education is a mode of therapy used by chiropractors and physical therapists to assist in restoring normal movement after injury. Normally, muscles and nerves work together to produce movements. In fact, it is believed that nerves and muscles are so in tune that such collaborative patterns are reinforced over time, stored in the brain, and become automatic. A good example of this process is the way people come to walk stairs, adjusting to step height without conscious thought. When disease or traumatic injury interrupt this process, neuromuscular re-education can help to restore the patient's neuromuscular function. ...

Trigger Point Therapy

Chiropractors and many other therapists, including physiatrists and osteopaths, often focus their therapeutic attention on trigger points, the hypersensitive spots in muscle tissue that develop as a result of overuse or misuse of muscles. Trigger points are actually palpable nodules located in deep muscle fibers. Trigger points generally develop due to muscle overload which may result from injury, muscular atrophy due to illness, or excessive exercise. The nodules that appear in the deep muscle tissue are considered to be small knots of spasmodic muscle contraction. ...

Bursitis

Bursitis is a common painful disorder involving inflammation of one or more bursae, the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the areas between bones and other body parts. When bursae are damaged by traumatic injury or chronic overuse, they become filled with excess fluid. This inflammation can cause severe pain at the affected site. Bursitis can occur in various regions of the body, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, or ankle. Once bursitis occurs, the patient's movements alter in an attempt to lessen the pain and further misalignments of the spine are likely to occur, exacerbating the condition. ...

Arthritis

There are two major types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, which is caused by aging and wear-and-tear, and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints. Chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for both. Although the two types of arthritis differ in significant ways, both cause joint pain, stiffness, swelling and immobility that chiropractic treatment may relieve. ...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a debilitating and emotionally troubling disorder, has all too often been dismissed by medical professionals because of its amorphous symptoms and the inability to quantify the condition through diagnostic tests. Chiropractors, however, accustomed to treating symptoms that may be vague and chronic, have helped a great many patients with chronic fatigue syndrome towards recovery. The symptoms of CFS are neurological in origin and include constant exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, headaches, sore throats, joint pains, muscles aches, and swollen lymph nodes. ...

Ear Infections

Chiropractic adjustments for ear infections are safe and effective. One study has shown that 80 percent of children who received a series of adjustments for this disorder remained symptom-free for at least 6 months. Adults, who suffer from ear infections much more rarely, can also be successfully treated by chiropractors. Chiropractic adjustment of the upper cervical spine, focused primarily on the back of the skull, known as the occiput, and the first vertebra of the neck, known as the atlas, causes the middle ear to drain. Without medication, the patient's own immune system is mobilized and strengthened and the patient's own antibodies are built up, making fending off future infections more likely. ...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, a chronic, sometimes disabling, condition that causes fatigue and widespread muscle aches, often responds well to chiropractic treatment. In addition to constant dull pain, patients who suffer from fibromyalgia have specific points on their bodies that are sensitive to even minimal pressure. These tender spots may be present in the back, neck, shoulders and chest, or along the inner knees. Because in many cases conventional medical treatment does not provide sufficient relief, many patients with fibromyalgia turn to chiropractic care. ...

Headaches and Migraines

Getting a headache is a universal human experience, and most headaches are short-lived and relatively benign. For millions of people, however, headaches are a serious problem because of their frequency or severity. A very small percentage of headaches are due to traumatic brain injury or tumor, and some are the result of anatomical abnormalities or polyps. The vast majority are due to more benign causes. This does not, however, make these headaches any less painful. While conventional medicine treats headaches primarily with medication, chiropractic care for headaches involves hands-on manipulation of misaligned vertebrae to reduce or eliminate nerve compression and increase the flow of oxygen and blood to the affected site. ...

Joint Pain

Joint pain is a common complaint, often prompting patients to seek chiropractic or other medical care. When joints, the places where bones meet in order to facilitate movement, get out of alignment, several painful conditions can result. Joint misalignment affects both muscles and nerves, often resulting not only in localized pain, but in radicular pain, pain that runs down the adjacent limb. Although any joint can move out of its correct position, the joints that most often bring patients in for treatment are the facet joints of the back, the sacroiliac (SI) joints and the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). ...

Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a noninvasive procedure to treat chronic pain unmanageable by other methods. MUA is designed not only to relieve pain, but also to break up excessive scar tissue. Scar tissue frequently builds up after orthopedic surgery, impeding movement of soft tissue and joints, so MUA is a valuable in re-establishing optimal range of motion. The patient normally goes through a series of examinations, including imaging tests and laboratory work, before undergoing MUA. These tests are necessary to precisely identify the targeted area and to ensure the patient's ability to benefit from the procedure. MUA may be performed by a number of different types of medical professionals, but only those who have studied MUA and received certification in the technique. ...

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy involves hands-on stimulation of the soft tissues of the body to increase blood flow and stimulate the healing process. During massage, skin, muscles, joints and connective tissue are manipulated as a means of reducing pain and stress. Massage therapists are trained professionals who use specific techniques to treat various medical problems. ...

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. The disorder causes an inflammation of the myelin sheath, the outer covering of the nerves, precipitating a wide variety of symptoms, including muscles weakness, pain, numbness, decreased coordination, spasticity (muscle stiffness) and, when the optic nerve is affected, visual difficulties. Chiropractic care, with its holistic emphasis on correcting spinal misalignments to allow the body to heal itself, is a natural treatment for this disease. ...

Spine Conditions

Ever since homo sapiens evolved into upright creatures, there has been strain placed on the spinal column. Chiropractors are able to treat spinal disorders that occur because of birth defects, injuries, repetitive stress or disease processes. Through manual adjustments, chiropractors correct misalignments of the vertebrae in the spine, decompressing discs and nerves in the process. By restoring proper alignment of the vertebrae, they help to restore musculoskeletal, neurological, and vascular health, promoting proper circulation so that all systems of the body receive proper oxygenation and nourishment. ...

Vertebral Subluxation

Vertebral subluxation is a chiropractic term referring to a misalignment, or minimal dislocation, of the bones of the spinal column (vertebrae). When a vertebra moves out of position, it can create pressure on a spinal nerve. This interferes with communication among the nerves, possibly setting the stage for an injury or the beginning of a disease process. Chiropractors are professionals who have gone through extensive training in order to be able to detect vertebral subluxations and correct them through manual manipulations called "adjustments." ...

Whiplash

Whiplash is a painful, sometimes immobilizing, injury of the head and neck that can often be effectively treated with chiropractic care. Whiplash occurs when a sudden backwards-forwards motion of the head, commonly the result of vehicular accidents or sports injuries, causes muscles and ligaments of the neck to move beyond their normal range of motion. Most often whiplash injuries are limited to strains, sprains, and inflammations of the nerves or facet joints. ...

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective means of treatment of symptoms that often arise during pregnancy. A common complaint of pregnant women is back pain, and as many as 75 percent experience back pain during labor. Chiropractic care is a gentle way of ensuring musculoskeletal comfort and alignment as the patient's body changes to become more and more weight-bearing. Studies show that pregnant women who make use of chiropractic therapy achieve a high rate of symptom relief. ...

Fertility Issues

Fertility issues are relatively common. These issues are distressing to both men and women and may result from dysfunction in the reproductive tract of either partner. In some cases, no cause of infertility can be isolated. Although some percentage of reproductive problems are related to anatomical abnormalities, diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, or exposure to toxins or radiation, in many cases fertility issues may be associated with improper functioning of the nervous system, a condition chiropractic care is specifically designed to address. ...

Acupuncture

Practiced by Chinese healers for more than 5,000 years, acupuncture is a type of holistic medicine designed to facilitate the proper flow of Qi (ch'i), the life-giving energy that travels through the body's pathways (meridians). By helping Qi to move unimpeded through the meridians, acupuncture provides nourishment to all of the body's cells, muscles, organs, glands and tissues. During an acupuncture session, fine needles are inserted into the body at specific points along the meridians to break up blockages and restore a full, healthy flow of Qi. ...

High Blood Pressure

Chiropractic adjustments, long known to be beneficial for back and joint problems, have now also been validated as a means of reducing high blood pressure (hypertension). A recent study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension gives evidence that a chiropractic procedure tailored to the individual patient can significantly reduce hypertension within 8 weeks. The study was performed on 50 patients with early stage high blood pressure, none of whom were taking medication for the condition. The patients were divided into two groups, only one of which actually received appropriate chiropractic treatment. The others, used as a control group, underwent placebo procedures. Those who received appropriate chiropractic treatment had a 14 point drop in their systolic pressure and an average 8 point drop in their diastolic pressure. ...