Forms Of Chiropractic Care

There are different types of chiropractic care for different ailments, for example chiropractic care for back and neck problems or care for general health. Just like going to a specialist doctor for an ailment, there are specialist chiropractors for different conditions. Chiropractors are concerned not just with the spine but your whole body.

Chiropractic care deals with subluxations (misalignments of vertebrae causing nerve irritation) anywhere along the spinal column, not just in the lower back. Sometimes the vertebrae of the spine become misaligned or lose their range of motion for one reason or another. This misalignment puts pressure on nerves leading to and from
the brain. A chiropractor helps put them back in place by using gentle and highly skilled adjustments.

Some chiropractors believe in removal of subluxations, of a particular location along the spine, only, and they are called ~straight~ chiropractors. The logic they work on is that once subluxations are removed the body will naturally revitalize itself. Other category of chiropractors is called ~mixers~ because they mix their practice with other forms of health care like physical therapy, exercise programs and nutrition. They do this to give holistic care for the body.

After an initial examination and discussion about any other medical conditions you may have, the chiropractor will decide on a method of treatment.

There are three main kinds of chiropractic care:

Relief Chiropractic Care - This is to help immediate relief needed for acute pain and discomfort when a patient is in a lot of pain. The frequency of visits are determined by the amount of damage that needs to be corrected.

Corrective Chiropractic Care - This type of care program is used for spine problems that have been there for a number of years and have deteriorated over the years, because of lack of correct treatment. This type of care requires long term treatment.

Maintenance Chiropractic Care - This kind of chiropractic care is needed for patients with permanent spinal weakness and need constant check ups. Other patients who have had relief from earlier ailments, but see the chiropractor for regular check ups to ensure their future health and comfort. Usually this kind of treatment requires a visit every 2 to 6 weeks.

In chiropractic care body's internal immune systems are used to provide healing to the patient. Usually spinal problems can create havoc with the patient's nerves and cells. With chiropractic treatment the intent is to heal not only the spine but rather the whole body to ensure the complete function of the body.

Chiropractic care is a popular and recommended form of alternative medicine. The treatment is based on the premise that all ailments occur because of some blockage in the nervous system due to problems in your bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles, vertebrae etc. Chiropractors do not use or recommend surgery or drugs, but they do refer patients to medical practitioners when ever required.

Chiropractic care is safe and natural way of healing the body with a belief in the fact that the body has its own restorative capabilities to heal and can draw on these capabilities whenever in need. It helps patients to avoid chronic pain and can prevent physical problems before they start or get worse.

Dr. Greg C. Molis is a Salt Lake Chiropractor. He can help you with your back pain, neck pain, headaches, etc. For more information go to: www.saltlakechiropractor.com