By Consulting A Chiropractor New York City Patients May Just Live Without Pain

By Tammie Caldwell


It is so sad that so any people are subjected to chronic pain and suffering, even in this modern world of medical miracles and miracle drugs. So many people suffer from constant discomfort and even acute pain all the time. This despite the fact that many of them have consulted numerous doctors and specialists. Some desperate sufferers even resort to desperate measures. However, after consulting a chiropractor New York City patients often exalt in a new, pain free life.

Chiropractic is the manipulation of the musculosketelal system in order to diagnose, treat and even prevent a wide variety of disorders. This discipline focus upon the ability of the body to heal itself without having to resort to either drugs or surgery. A high emphasis is placed upon the the structure of the body, mainly the spine, and its interaction with the nervous system.

While chiropractic is a non invasive discipline it by no means denies the value of other medical disciplines and fields. Responsible practitioners routinely refer their patients to medical specialists when they are convinced that the patient needs drugs or even surgical intervention. The very fact that most medical aid schemes will pay for chiropractic treatment is a testament to the general acceptance that this discipline enjoys in the wider field of health treatment.

A chiropractic examination typically consist of a thorough evaluation of the bones and joints, with an emphasis on the spine. Practitioners believe that any irregularity in these areas may have an influence on the nervous system. Abnormalities in the nervous system, in turn, can lead to disease, pain and a negative impact upon the immune system. In order to establish the presence of irregularities it may be necessary to manipulate the spine and other bones and joints and even to X ray these systems.

There are several ways in which a patient can be treated. Most common is the adjustment of the spine. Practitioners believe that a high percentage of problems originate from a misalignment here. The spine is most often straightened by means of massage. But it is not only the spine that receives attention. The joints and the bone structures in the hands, feet and knees are also often manipulated to release pressure upon the adjoining tissue.

The central purpose of chiropractic treatment is to ensure that any pressure placed upon the nervous system due to irregularities in the skeletal system is removed. Once this is done, the nervous system can do its work and help the body to heal itself naturally. The immune system is strengthened at the same time and this leads to even faster healing.

Chiropractic is safe. There are no known dangerous side effects and the treatment is never invasive. Patients suffering from chronic pain should seriously consider asking their medical practitioners for a referral to a reputable practitioner. Strictly speaking, it is not necessary to obtain a referral but most patients will not know how to find a reputable and experienced practitioner on their own.

There can be no doubt that chiropractic is a valuable discipline. Numerous patients experience relief from chronic pain for the first time in years. Because it is not invasive it does not involve the use of drugs, it is safe for all types of patients, even babies and toddlers.




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