Without Chiropractic Conroe Patients Often Suffer From Chronic Pain

By Donald Wallace


There numerous people that cannot lead full and fulfilling lives simply because they suffer from chronic pain. Many of these sufferers have tried everything to get relief from their pain. They visit doctor after doctor and try one remedy after the other, sadly, often without any lasting results. Many satisfied patients have, however, discovered chiropractic Conroe professionals that have managed to provide them with the relief they sought.

It is a common misconception that chiropractors are back doctors, focusing on back pain and other ailments of the back. This is not the case. Chiropractors focus upon the spine. There treatment methods aim at realigning spines that have, for one reason or another, become unaligned. They believe that many types of pain can be attribute to spines that are out of alignment.

The theory behind the treatment provided by chiropractors are relatively straight forward. An out of alignment spine has a ripple effect. Firstly, the nervous system is placed under immense pressure. This in turn, weakens the entire immune system and the body therefore becomes unable to heal itself naturally. When the spine is back in alignment, the pressure on the nervous system is removed and the immune system can once again function normally.

It is true that chiropractors are often regarded as specialists in the field of treating back pain, but they also treat a large number of other ailments. They are particularly popular with professional athletes that have sustained muscle or tendon injuries and many sports team even employ full time chiropractors. Other patients include sufferers with pain due to arthritis, neck pain, migraine and pain due to injuries.

There are more than a hundred treatment methods in the arsenal of choices available to chiropractors. They inevitable opt for the least complicated method that will solve a particular problem. In many cases the spine can be aligned through a massage or through the application of either hot or cold packs. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to physically manipulate the spine back into proper alignment. No treatment method is invasive and no drugs are administered.

The fact that this treatment is considered as alternative does not mean that chiropractors are not highly respected members of the medical fraternity. A large percentage of practitioners are also medical doctors and they will send their patients to a regular doctor if they think it best. Many doctors will also advise their patients to consult a chiropractor. There have also been numerous formal studies that have all concluded that chiropractic treatment is indeed effective.

Practitioners spend a lot of time helping their patients to keep their spines in proper alignment. They teach them how to maintain a healthy posture at all times and how to use ergonomically friendly furniture at work and at home. Patients also benefit from low impact exercises and disciplines such as yoga that improves their overall flexibility and muscle strength.

There can be no doubt that numerous patients have greatly benefited from chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors enjoy a patient satisfaction rating of more than ninety five percent. Many patients even view their chiropractor as their primary health care professional.




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