Chiropractic Therapy

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Chiropractic Therapy

• Milpitas Spine Centre

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• Chiropractic therapy has its roots in a theory of
  universal health care, which postulates, "A
  person is healthy when his organs are functioning
  properly". Chiropractic philosophy is very much
  linked to the concept of body balance. According
  to this belief, any abnormal anatomical
  arrangement is a direct result of a dysfunctional
  nervous system. Chiropractors believe that a
  Chiropractor can restore proper body balance by
  manipulation of the muscular-skeletal system.
• Chiropractic treatments are classified into three
  main categories primary care, preventive care,
  and diagnostic care. Primary care includes
  diagnostic tests, preventive treatments and
  administrative services. Preventive care is
  directed at safeguarding against common
  muscular-skeletal disorders such as herniated
  disc, degenerative arthritis and osteoporosis.
  Diagnostic care refers to evaluation and
  management of patients suspected of having a
  specific medical condition.

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• Chiropractors practice a holistic approach to
  health care that emphasizes the prevention of
  diseases through the promotion of a healthy body
  environment. A Chiropractor might use diagnostic
  methods and therapeutic techniques in the course
  of their chiropractic care. Some of the common
  diagnostic methods used by chiropractors include
  spinal manipulation, electric stimulation,
  x-rays, blood tests and clinical findings. Some
  therapies used by chiropractors include manual
  adjustment of spinal joint structures,
  ultrasound, nutritional therapy, hydrotherapy,
  herbal remedies and physical rehabilitation. A
  Chiropractor might also recommend the use of
  non-surgical treatments such as therapeutic
  exercise, nutritional supplements and nutritional
  guidelines.

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• The goal of chiropractic care is to promote
  overall wellness by working on the
  neuromuscular-skeletal vascular, circulatory and
  neural systems of the human body. Some of the
  common conditions treated by chiropractors
  include lower back pain, neck pain, pregnancy,
  whiplash, jaw pain, migraine headaches and
  fibromyalgia. For some patients, chiropractic
  treatment may help to eliminate or reduce the
  symptoms of such conditions without the use of
  medication. Sometimes, chiropractic care can help
  to promote general health by improving the
  quality of life. For example, in the case of low
  back pain, relief from pain is usually possible
  after the chiropractor manipulates and realigns
  the alignment of the vertebrae in the lower back.

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• Chiropractic care has become increasingly popular
  over the past decade, due to growing interest in
  alternative health care and the role that
  chiropractors play in providing symptom relief. A
  national center for chiropractic care was
  established in 2020 at George Washington
  University in Washington, D.C. The Center for
  Health Care Management and Policy Research was
  named after the then newly minted president of
  George Washington University, whose wife is a
  chiropractic practitioner. The Center has
  received national acclaim for its comprehensive
  research and educational activities. In 2020, it
  was selected as one of the top twenty health
  education centers in the United States by the
  National Academy of Public Health.

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• Chiropractic treatments are often controversial,
  as they involve the manipulation of the spine and
  joints. Spinal manipulation, in conjunction with
  manual therapy, can help to realign the spine and
  improve range of motion, range of pain and muscle
  function. Chiropractors perform their treatments
  on their own or in group sessions. Manual
  therapy, which consists of a variety of
  therapeutic exercises designed to improve overall
  health by affecting the nervous system and the
  body's muscular structure, is sometimes used in
  conjunction with chiropractic treatments. Many
  people are surprised to learn that chiropractic
  treatments do not correct spinal misalignment, as
  is commonly believed. Rather, chiropractic
  treatments strengthen and stabilize the spine,
  helping to correct misalignment and restore range
  of motion and posture.

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