Here are some interesting facts that may make you see chiropractic treatment in a whole new light:
1: Chiropractic care doesn’t just help with back pain! Many patients seek treatment for neck pain, headaches, and a variety of other conditions.
2: Spinal manipulation has been around for at least 2,500 years and chiropractic care began more than 100 years ago. Since then, it has gained worldwide recognition as an extremely effective form of medical care. Patients are generally very satisfied with the results of treatment and many patients enjoy the sensation of spinal manipulation.
3: “Hey! Will you bust my back?” Have you ever heard someone say that? Worse yet, have you ever said it? If so, stop! Proper chiropractic care involves more than just crunches and clicks. More importantly, spinal manipulation is only safe when performed by someone who has received the necessary training.
4: One of the most successful chiropractors in history was blind! Yes that’s how it is; D Charles Robinson graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic and became the first blind chiropractor. And he went on to become one of the most successful. He practiced in Peekskill, New York and earned a reputation as a “miracle healer”, treating hundreds of patients each week.
5: Today, chiropractic is taught and practiced all over the world. The profession has gained wide acceptance from the public and national health systems for its services. Chiropractic treatment is widely regarded as the prime example of a complementary health care discipline and the WHO has now published guidelines recommending minimum educational standards for the regulation of chiropractic services within national health care systems.
Fact 6: Many athletes rely on regular chiropractic care. To maximize their performance and prevent injury, many athletes rely on chiropractic care to maintain optimal physical health. Regular chiropractic adjustments can improve mobility and help athletes recover more quickly from injury.
7: Chiropractic treatment can help combat anxiety. Initial chiropractic care may be undertaken to eliminate the possibility of any underlying physical or nutritional cause for the anxiety. And regardless of the outcome of the initial chiropractic evaluation, chiropractic care has proven very helpful for many people with anxiety issues.
Fact 8: Most medical professionals recommend that low back pain patients choose the most conservative, noninvasive care first when attempting to treat low back pain. And spinal manipulation is one of the safest and most effective forms of initial non-drug professional treatment for acute and chronic low back problems.
Don’t ignore your back pain; there will always be something you can do to control his condition, even if you have tried other things before.
Your spine is amazing, so treat it right!
There you have it: amazing facts about chiropractic care. You learn something new every day, as they say!