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Spinal Adjustment In Beverly Hills Helps Many Patients To Live Pain Free

By Ashley Munsen


It is sad, but certainly true that countless people live miserable lives simply because they are constantly in pain. Many of these people have just about given up hope after seeing many different doctors and after using one type of medicine after the other. Doctors admit that it is often very difficult to diagnose the root of chronic pain, especially back pain. Fortunately, with a spinal adjustment in Beverly Hills many patients have found relief.

The alignment of the spine is undertaken by a chiropractor. The chiropractic field is not part of the mainstream medical field but rather viewed as an alternative medical approach. Chiropractors concentrate almost exclusively on the spine. They believe that if the spine is out of alignment pain and discomfort is a natural consequence. The majority of patients that visit a chiropractor complain of back pain.

Chiropractors see many patients with back problems but this is by no means they only malady that they treat. Chiropractors also have many patients that suffer from migraines, stiff joints, arthritis and muscle pain. Professional sportsmen often prefer treatment by a chiropractor rather than a medical doctor. It is important to note that chiropractors are not saying that there is no place for mainstream medicine.

Chiropractors believe that there is very close relationship between the spine, the nervous system and the immune system and their treatment methods are all based on this belief. Once the spine is out of alignment, the nervous system is placed under tremendous stress. This in turn, have a negative influence on the immune system. By aligning the spine, the stress on the nervous system is removed and the immune system can function properly so the patient can heal naturally.

Chiropractors use many different techniques to align the spine. Sometimes all that is necessary is to apply hot or cold pressure packs or to massage the back to get it back into alignment. In many cases, however, it is necessary to physically force the spine back into alignment. It is important to note that physical manipulation of the spine does not mean that it is traumatised in any way.

The chiropractic discipline has its critics, but they are few and far between. This is probably because numerous independent, empirical and totally professional studies have been conducted on the topic. The results are almost unanimous. Chiropractic treatment show spectacular results. Because it is not invasive there is almost no possibility of complications developing. Patients normally experience no side effects except perhaps for a little stiffness of the muscles for a short period.

Chiropractors are known for doing everything they can to teach their patients how to prevent the spine to go out of alignment. Patients are encouraged to embrace a regime of low impact exercise such as cycling or swimming. They often also need to make changes to their diet. Posture is a big cause of spine alignment problems. Patients are therefore taught how to maintain a healthy posture all the time.

Among all the various medical specialities, mainstream or alternative, chiropractors enjoy the highest patient satisfaction rate, more than ninety five per cent. Some patients even use their chiropractor as the family physician. All indication are that chiropractic treatment will become even more popular.




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