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Chiropractic - Pain relief by manipulation Chiropractic is used to relieve pain by manipulation and to correct any problems that are present in joints and muscles, especially the spine. No use of drugs or surgery is made. Daniel palmer, a self taught healer, who pioneered the chiropractic method in 1895, thought that many ailments were caused by the vertebrae pressing on the nerves of the spine. Palmer called such interference with normal nerve signals "subluxations." He believed that manipulating or adjusting to correct the alignment of the vertebrae would restore normal brain and nerve transmission and help the body's natural ability to recover from illness. Chiropractors use their hands in a skilled manner to affect different manipulative techniques. The chiropractor's main method of treatment is through adjustments (spinal manipulations). Two common techniques are the recoil thrust and the rotational thrust. For the recoil thrust, the patient lies face down on a special table that moves slightly downward as the chiropractor makes thrusts to adjust the spine. During the rotational thrust, the patient lies with the upper body twisted in the opposite direction of the pelvis. The chiropractor then applies short, fast thrusts to the spine. Most practicing chiropractors mix spinal adjustments with other therapies, such as hot or cold treatments, nutritional counseling, and exercise recommendations. It is generally accepted that chiropractic is an effective remedy for joint, bone and muscular problems. |
