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Chiropractic
Chiropractic is:
Chiropractors are considered doctors specialized in the neuromusculoskeletal system, especially the spine, and the effect of these disorders on general health. This means that we are specialists in any problem related to the muscles, bones and neurological system; but even more specialized on the spine (neck and back). Keeping this in mind, our team is available to offer sciatica treatment to Houston, TX. We can also provide leg numbness treatment, arms numbness treatment, and much more.
However, chiropractors can undergo further studies and specialize in other specific fields like Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Chiropractic internists, sports chiropractic, nutrition, radiology, neurology, etc. Therefore, people can go to a chiropractor for many other conditions besides back and neck according to the chiropractor specialty
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition. Chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.
Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not appropriate.
Principles of Chiropractics
Some of the principles of chiropractic care are:
To treat the patient without the use of drugs, surgery or any other invasive procedure. Of course, there are times in which drugs and surgery are needed, but in a vast majority of cases these can be overused and it is always nice to have a second opinion.
proper structure is necessary for proper function. If a structure is impaired by injury or stress, its function can be adversely affected. i.e. feet over pronation will eventually cause knee, hip and/or back problems
The body can usually heal itself given everything that it needs. i.e. vitamins, minerals, water, proper alignment, etc.
Cause and effect: Every effect has a cause and every cause has an effect. This is why we always try to look for the real cause (root) of a problem which might not always be apparent. By treating the root of the problem we usually get the symptoms to get better or resolved. i.e. headaches can be caused by many things including eye problems, hormonal disorders, neck problems (cervicogenic), stress, etc. if the headache gets treated with medicine for head pain it will never be resolved but if the cause is treated the headache will eventually improve or get better without the need of analgesics.
Nerve interference resulting from a misaligned vertebra or a dysfunctional spinal segment can affect general health. The nervous system is vulnerable where delicate nerve tissue comes into proximity with the moving bones of your spine.
Vertebral misalignments and or vertebral joint restrictions occur in the spine and can produce interferences in the function of the nervous system which have remarkable and far-reaching effects by impairing the individual's health and performance. These misalignments are referred to in chiropractic as subluxations, and are corrected with adjustments administered by Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.'s).
Spinal joint fixation (subluxation) may result in nerve irritation, inhibition of the transmission of nerve impulses. The manifestation of these phenomena can be associated with a diverse collection of diseases and disorders ranging from musculoskeletal aches and pains to conditions like headaches, constipation, dysfunction of the internal organs, etc.
Nervous irritation around a subluxated vertebrae and any affected nerve roots leads to exaggerated activity of the nerve, resulting in muscular tension, postural asymmetries, and limited painful motion and often visceral complaints from the viscera innervated by the irritated nerves. Likewise, a visceral complaint (constipation, gastritis, prostatitis, menstrual colics, etc) can affect the activities of the nerves and cause musculoskeletal complains.
The Innervation Chart shows an approximate correlation between the organs and the spinal cord levels from which their innervations is derived.
Chiropractic is the Science, Art, and Philosophy that concerns itself with the restoration of good health by restoring and maintaining a properly functioning neurological system. The goal of the Chiropractor is to restore and maintain your body's health.
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