At A Chiropractic Clinic Wilmington DE Patients Receive Alternative Treatment

By Margaret Patterson


Pain is one of the ways in which the body makes it clear that it is injured or ill. Nobody should ever ignore pain, especially if it persists for more than a day or two. Unfortunately, the site where pain is experienced is not always a clear indication of the origin of the pain. Doctors often struggle to diagnose the underlying causes of pain, resulting in treatment that only aims to alleviate the symptoms. At a chiropractic clinic Wilmington DE practitioners believe that they have alternative solutions.

Chiropractors practice an alternative form of medicine. They believe that the original of many types of pain can be traced back to a spine that is not properly aligned. The spine and the alignment of the spine is therefore their main focus. The firmly believe that once the spine is realigned, the pain will disappear. Many chiropractors are also qualified medical doctors, but this is not a prerequisite in this field.

By far the largest number of patients consulting a chiropractor complain of back pain and chiropractors have indeed been successful in helping the majority of these patients to live pain free. However, other conditions such as migraines, sports injuries, neck pain and arthritic pain have also been treated by chiropractors with a very high rate of success. Chiropractors do not consider themselves as the only professionals that can treat pain. Where necessary they will refer their patients to a doctor.

At the root of all chiropractic treatment methods is the firm belief that an unaligned spine causes great pressure to be exerted upon the nervous system. This, in turn, has a negative influence upon the immune system and it will be unable to function normally. By aligning the spine, therefore, the pressure upon the nervous system is relieved and the immune system recovers and help the patient to heal naturally.

The treatment method used by a chiropractor will depend upon the condition being treated and the severity of the condition. In some cases, where the spine is completely unaligned it may be necessary to force each vertebra back into place physically. In many other instances the same results can be achieved by means of a massage. None of the treatment methods are painful.

Studies conducted on the pros and cons of chiropractic treatment methods have all concluded that none of the methods employed hold any danger to the patient. The worst side effect is a little bit of discomfort for a few days. Chiropractors never use drugs before, during or after the treatment and patients are therefore not subjected to potentially uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects.

Chiropractors place a high premium on the value of preventive measures. To this end they teach their patients how to walk and sit correctly. Patients are also encouraged to take up low impact exercises such as walking or swimming to increase their flexibility and muscle strength. Regular stretching is also deemed important and sometimes even a change in the diet can help prevent pain.

Chiropractic treatment enjoys a very high patient satisfaction rate. More than ninety per cent of patients say that they benefited from treatment. Some patients even consider their chiropractors are their primary health service provider.




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