Monday, June 28, 2010

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Chiropractic... what is chiropractic? As a politically active chiropractic student even I can say that this is controversial even withIN the profession. My definition of chiropractic is something that I have yet to completely compile, as it is constantly evolving. Chiropractors are the most qualified health care practitioners to take care of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, so yes this would be in my definition but chiropractic care is also applicable to ear infections, gastrointestinal problems, menstruation, etc the list goes on an on. I think everyone in the profession would agree that more research is needed but this thought also goes out to the pharmaceutical research. I would rather have quality research done at actual chiropractic colleges and from highly accredited medical colleges (example: Perceived benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for back pain: a national survey. Eisenberg, et al May 2010 JABFM) than studies that are FDA approved only because of the amount of money passing under the table. Chiropractic also falls under a wellness model of health care, and is actually the first profession (other than nutritionists) to fully integrate this into our treatment plans, philosophy and paradigms. If you think that you are 100% healthy because you have zero symptoms (whether it's pain, fever, headache, etc) then you are greatly mistaken.... but this is an entirely different topic altogether. So perhaps after this short discussion my definition of chiropractic thus far is that Chiropractic is a manual treatment therapy associated with treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal conditions and their somatovisceral correlations in the treatment of acute, chronic and wellness patients.

6 comments:

  1. Spinal nerve stress is greatly reduced through Chiropractic Care which promotes health throughout the body.

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  2. It's a treatment that is also suitable for people who are engaged in activities like sports. That figure you've shown best describes its scope: the spinal column. This therapy offers sensations and benefits that we can't get from any other kind of procedure.

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  3. You're absolutely right, Darlene. What's better is this therapy can be learned easily. Even young people can practice this. It is considered a form of prevention rather cure, as it helps you improve your musculoskeletal area, which is important in keeping the immune system up and going.

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  4. It's a therapy that is also appropriate for people who are involved in actions like activities. That determine you've proven best explains its scope: the back. This therapy provides emotions and advantages that we can't get from any other type of process.

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  5. Very well said, Kristina! This procedure is also known to be capable of preventing countless ailments and some diseases when performed appropriately. It is much safer than taking some enhancement pills and medicines. Well, reading this makes me want to wish for more promising chiropractic students like you.

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  6. Regular chiropractic treatments usually focus on spinal manipulation and alignment to aid pain management and stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities.

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