What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

D.D. Palmer founded Chiropractic in the 1890’s and his son B.J. Palmer helped to expand it in the early 20^th century.

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts which is based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body). 

"Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand." Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment.

It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly. The conditions which doctors of chiropractic address are as varied and as vast as the nervous system itself. All chiropractors use a standard procedure of examination to diagnose a patient's condition and arrive at a course of treatment. Doctors of chiropractic use the same time-honored methods of consultation, case history, physical examination, laboratory analysis and x-ray examination as any other doctor. In addition, they provide a careful chiropractic structural examination, paying particular attention to the spine.

Chiropractic philosophy includes the following perspectives:

§  Holism assumes that health is affected by everything in an individual's environment; some sources also include a spiritual or existential dimension. In contrast, reductionism in chiropractic reduces causes and cures of health problems to a single factor, vertebral subluxation.

§  Conservatism considers the risks of clinical interventions when balancing them against their benefits. It emphasizes noninvasive treatment to minimize risk, and avoids surgery and medication.

§  Homeostasis emphasizes the body's inherent self-healing abilities. Chiropractic's early notion of innate intelligence can be thought of as a metaphor for homeostasis.

The examination of the spine to evaluate structure and function is what makes chiropractic different from other health care procedures. Your spinal column is a series of movable bones which begin at the base of your skull and end in the center of your hips. Thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves extend down the spine from the brain and exit through a series of openings. The nerves leave the spine and form a complicated network which influences every living tissue in your body.

Accidents, falls, stress, tension, overexertion, and countless other factors can result in a displacements or derangements of the spinal column, causing irritation to spinal nerve roots. These irritations are often what cause malfunctions in the human body. Chiropractic teaches that reducing or eliminating this irritation to spinal nerves can cause your body to operate more efficiently and more comfortably.
Chiropractic also places an emphasis on nutritional and exercise programs, wellness and lifestyle modifications for promoting physical and mental health. While chiropractors make no use of drugs or surgery, Doctors of chiropractic do refer patients for medical care when those interventions are indicated. In fact, chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists and other health care professionals now work as partners in occupational health, sports medicine, and a wide variety of other rehabilitation practices. 

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Dr. Stacey Burke and Dr. Eric Brukwinski

Doctors of Chiropractic 

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 22 Banks Ave, Hillarys, WA 6025, AUSTRALIA

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Benefits of Chiropractic Care

One of the reasons for the continued rise and growth of chiropractic care in the medical field is due to the wide array of benefits that can be derived from it. Plus, many recommend this particular treatment method due to the non-invasive approach and its insistence on awakening the body's natural ability to heal.


Common Chiropractic Benefits


Dysfunction in your muscoskeletal system does not exclude anyone. Therefore, anyone will benefit from the healing ability of chiropractic care to provide relief from any form of discomfort that one undergoes when they have misaligned spine, back, or neck. But for individuals who are required to remain active, the presence of such dysfunction disables them from performing well and limit their motor capacity. This is due to the fact that any form of movement on the traumatized area of the body can result to pain or discomfort.


Regardless of the cause of your initial discomfort, among the benefits you can enjoy are as follows:


• Improved circulation
• Reduction or elimination of lactic acid
• Smoother travel of oxygen and nutrients in the body
• More flexibility
• Elimination of any pain or soreness
• Faster recovery time
• Reduced muscle spasm
• Prevention of future injury
• More relaxed feeling


Combination Treatments


If you want to enhance the benefits of chiropractic care, it is best to combine your efforts with natural techniques. Even chiropractors recommend it in order to help your body adjust to the treatment provided. The relief from any pressure or source of discomfort will allow your body to attain maximum mobility and better performance.


To enhance the results, you must try to develop a routine that incorporates the following physical activities:


• Keep your body properly hydrated.


• Follow a healthy nutritional plan.


• Do some stretching exercises or develop a healthy exercise routine.


Additional Benefits of Chiropractic Care


Several people have misconceptions about chiropractic care. One of them being that it is not a valid form of treatment and is used only for mild cases of back pain, headaches, and the like. However, this form of treatment method offer adjustment benefits even to those suffering from extreme cases of spinal or vertebral misalignment.


But the benefits extend beyond muscoskeletal and different people who suffer from these illnesses experience varying results as well:


• For pregnant women, they are able to deliver much easier.


• For babies, they have improved developmental abilities and prevent the possibility of acquiring scoliosis.


• For kids, it helps prevent asthma, ear infection, bedwetting, among other things.


• For adults, they are able to generate more energy and increase productivity.


• For senior individuals, they attain better balance and prevent injury caused by falling off.


Meanwhile, overall results and benefits reported from patients who've undergone chiropractic care includes the following:


• Boost in the functions of the immune and nervous system.


• Patients attain improved vitality.


• Breathing becomes easier.


• Better digestive function.


• Sharper vision.


• Improved overall health.


When Do Results Become Evident?


Following chiropractic treatment, your body will start to realign and relieve yourself from any pressure that is causing pain in your joints. In mild cases, a patient will immediately experience relief soon after undergoing chiropractic care. Hence, this is one of the advantages of opting for chiropractic care over surgical or medical procedures that often require a long recovery period.


In other cases, there might be a slight feeling of soreness or aching that can be felt with chiropractic treatment. The reason for this is that your body has to readjust to the realignment done after being misaligned for a while.


However, it shouldn't take long either before your body can regain its normal function and mobility.


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Doctors of Chiropractic

http://westcoastfamilychiropractic.com

West Coast Family Chiropractic, 22 Banks Ave, Hillarys, WA 6025, AUSTRALIA
(08) 9402 8845