Chiropractic Myths Debunked
Myth 1: "Chiropractors are not real doctors."
Fact 1: We are real doctors. Chiropractors have the same level of education as medical doctors and are licensed as primary health care doctors. The difference between chiropractors and medical doctors has to do with how they treat the human body. Where medical doctors rely on external chemical compounds to treat ailments, chiropractors focus on the structurally correcting the internal conditions, which causes the ailments in the first place. Because of this, chiropractic is highly effective in treating a wide range of conditions without resorting to taking drugs.
Myth 2: "Chiropractic adjustments are dangerous."
Fact 2: This is just wrong. As a matter of fact, you are hundreds of times more likely to suffer an adverse reaction to taking an aspirin than you are from having a chiropractic adjustment. Most people do not realize there are more than 100,000 adverse reactions each year from taking a simple aspirin, while there are fewer than 100 adverse reactions to chiropractic adjustments. When you consider there are over 3 million people seeking adjustments and alternative medicine in a single year, adjustment risk is miniscule.
Myth 3: "Once you start Chiropractic care, you must continue forever."
Fact 3: While this is not strictly true, it is important to remember all doctors continue to treat you for the rest of your life, at least ideally. For example, how often do you go to your dentist? Your dentist will keep scheduling visits even when you have no tooth pain. We all know the value of routine and preventative care for our teeth, and that same level of care is necessary for our bodies too.
Myth 4: "Medical Doctors do not like Chiropractors."
Fact 4: For the most part, there is little animosity towards Chiropractors from the medical community. Maybe a few medical doctors do not like chiropractors for one reason or another. As a matter fact, more and more medical doctors and nurses are being treated by Chiropractors every year. Chiropractors are now on staff at many major hospitals, the military, working at insurance companies, and working side by side with medical doctors in private clinics.
Myth 5: "People can adjust themselves by 'cracking' their neck or back."
Fact 5: It would be almost impossible to adjust oneself in a way to free any fixations or correct any subluxations. Some people can get their neck or back to “pop”, but this usually only affects the segments that are not the true culprit and over time, can lead to other problems. Just as you would not perform surgery on yourself, it is best to leave adjustments of your back and neck to licensed and board certified Chiropractors. Even Chiropractors seek treatment from a fellow Chiropractor.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Medicine
Still not sure if Chiropractic Medicine is right for you?
Chiropractic Medicine is increasing in popularity, as more and more of us seek care that uniquely meets and treats our individual needs. Right now, there are over 70 million adults in the US alone who suffer with some type of chronic pain. In fact, low back pain is the second most common reason why people seek out doctors.
Pain: While neck aches, headaches, back pain, stress, and fatigue resonates with all of us on some level, many of us are looking for new ways to improve our self care and overall wellness and, oftentimes we want alternatives to taking medicine for pain relief. That's where Chiropractors come in.
Mental Health: The nervous system is responsible for controlling emotional and psychological health. Chiropractic Care deals with maximizing the health of the nervous system. Recent studies remark on the improvements in the autonomic nervous system with Chiropractic Care because by having us remove nerve interference in your body, we regulate the sympathetic nerves which control the fight or flight mechanism of the brain. By allowing for better control of those mechanisms, people have a better time managing the stress of their mental health illnesses such as depression and/or anxiety,
Holistic Approach: We are well-equipped to take a holistic approach to your mental health, looking at all possible ways to make you feel better. Our team can reduce your pain, improve your quality of life, and help you maintain your spinal health with drug-free pain management. While Chiropractic Care often focuses on your spine, we may also focus on other parts of your body, depending on your individual need. Everyone is different and we apply that individualized methodology to every patient we treat.
Some of the many benefits of our care includes:
1: Reducing, improving, easing, and/or eliminating chronic pain.
2: Aiding in reducing a patient's reliance upon opioid pain relievers.
3: Easing headache symptoms.
4: Improving mental health symptoms related to depression and anxiety.
5: Providing more affordable treatment for back pain.
6: Improving posture and reducing scoliosis symptoms.
7: May improve athletic performance.
8: Possible reduction of osteoarthritis symptoms.
If you still have more questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
