The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Millions of people in the United States visit the chiropractor every year. Did you know, however, that a trip to a qualified chiropractor can do much more than crack your back and relieve stiffness in your spine?
Chiropractic care can be helpful in many different ailments, and has provided measurable improvements in health and wellness for many who visit these back and spine experts.
Trained Medical Professionals
Many people do not realize that chiropractors are trained professionals who carry the initials and title “DC,” which stands for “Doctor of Chiropractic.”
Chiropractors undergo as much education as any other doctor, including a full undergraduate degree plus a four-year course of study at a chiropractic college. These individuals are licensed by the national Council on Chiropractic Education, which sets guidelines and accreditations for all 18 major chiropractic institutions in the nation.
The Basics
Chiropractic care is generally used to treat acute back pain. This sort of pain is that which results from heavy lifting or basic sports injuries. It is also useful in treating stiff necks, shoulder pain and headaches.
Pain Management
Chiropractic care has been effectively used for many years to manage chronic and acute back pain. When you visit the chiropractor, they will perform a physical exam and take your complete medical history. This ensures you are in good enough physical health to benefit and to ensure that you do not have any disorders that might be exacerbated by treatment. Diagnosis of your problems could include lab tests or advanced diagnostics so that the doctor can tailor a specialized plan to treat your specific needs.
Following the initial diagnosis of the problem, the DC will then create a treatment plan which can involve one or several manual joint and spinal adjustments. These adjustments will involve controlled force that will increase and improve the quality and range of motion.
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Complete chiropractic care does not stop at back manipulation. It continues in many cases with dietary and nutritional counseling as well as the creation of an exercise and physical rehabilitation routine.
These activities will help the patient live a healthier and more balanced life while restoring the function and mobility of the back. They are also targeted at preventing future injuries of the same type that caused the need for a chiropractor visit in the first place.
For those who are experiencing pain in your back, headaches, stiffness or difficulty moving, a visit to the chiropractor could be the solution to your problems. If you think that you might benefit from chiropractic treatment, or need any further information about chiropractors and the work they do, please take a look at our chiropractic care page. For answers to all your questions or to find experienced and compassionate care for your back pain in the Las Vegas area, feel free to get in touch with us. We can help you feel better.
