Friday, April 28, 2017

The Many Benefits Of Consulting A Chiropractor In Fairfax

By Margaret Davis


Pain is a part of life. It is way for the body to indicate that something is wrong. Some people, however, suffer from pain every day of their lives. In some cases the pain is so severe that it impairs the ability of the sufferer to enjoy life and to perform ordinary tasks. Many patients have tried everything, seen different doctors, used medication and applied all sorts of home remedies. In many cases, patients only find a solution to their suffering after seeing a chiropractor in Fairfax.

It is not true that chiropractic treatment focuses on the treatment of back pain. Practitioners focus on the alignment of the spine. They believe that if the spine is out of alignment, pain is caused. This pain can manifest in different parts of the body. The pain can only be alleviated by aligning the spine again. Spine alignment is therefore the only focus of chiropractic practitioners.

The theory behind chiropractic treatment is based on the the fact that the nervous system is placed under tremendous pressure when the back is not aligned properly. This, in turn, causes the immune system to weaken and the patient suffer pain because the body is unable to heal itself. Once the problem with the alignment of the spine is dealt with, the nervous system can function normally and the immune system recovers.

Patients with many different types of pain has greatly benefited from chiropractic treatment. Many complain of back pain, but those with constant headaches, neck pain, joint and tendon stiffness and severe pain caused by arthritis have also reported near miraculous results after chiropractic treatment. It is interesting to note that chiropractors are often favoured by professional athletes too.

There are more than a hundred different chiropractic treatment techniques. Practitioners never use any invasive method, however. Neither do they make use of drugs. Patients are therefore not subjected to possible complications or side effects. In many cases the spine can be aligned by means of a massage. In some serious cases it may be necessary to physically manipulate the spine into its proper position.

Although many chiropractors are fully qualified medical doctors, chiropractic treatment is not part of the mainstream medical fraternity and is seen as an alternative form of medicine. There is a great deal of respect, however, for the the high success rate enjoyed by practitioners. Many doctors will refer their patients to a practitioner if their pain persists. Practitioners too, will refer their patients to a doctor if they deem that to be necessary.

A large proportion of any consultation with a practitioner consist of advice on how to make sure that the spine remains properly aligned at all times. Patients are taught how to maintain a healthy posture. They are advised on exercise regimes that increase flexibility and that strengthens the muscles. Many patients sleep on poor quality beds and sometimes even small changes in the diet of the patient can make a significant difference.

Chiropractors enjoy an enviable success rate. Many patients will actually not see a medical doctor before they have consulted a chiropractic practitioner. Many studies have concluded that chiropractic treatment is not only safe, but that it produces remarkable results in most cases.




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