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I would be willing to wager that, if asked this question, you would probably answer, "bones." Actually, they treat "neuro-musculoskeletal" pain involving muscles, nerves and joints.
Sure, the first thing that might come to mind is the "bone cracking" experience you might have had on your last visit - or that you anticipate would happen, if you've never been attended by a Chiropractor. I go to mine to be stretched out, and certainly realigned, before and after a marathon or half marathon to help with my recovery after the event. Distance runners literally pound our bodies into the ground. Yikes!
Today, my mother saw a Chiropractor for the first time in several years, probably a couple of decades. He told her she is "lopsided," and I didn't even have to wait for the explanation. I knew it's from a number of her habits, including carrying a shoulder bag, and weakening core muscles affecting her posture. She is, after all, 80 years old.
Now, some medical doctors do not agree that chiropractic treatment is really all that effective. However, judging by the growing number of chiropractors opening their practices around the town where I live, there must be a growing demand for their services.
How do you feel about chiropractic care?
EmpowHer reference: Chiropractic
Chiropractic Treatment: What You Should Know, by Robin Brett Parnes, MS, MPH
Video: Dr. Wang - Chiropractic Care, Is It Effective?
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Interesting comments. I had chiropractic care following a car accident and found it very helpful. The accident affected my neck, back and arms, as well as my chest which was pushed into the steering wheel. The injuries didn't require acute medical care, but I had muscle and joint pain from the force of the accident. The chiropractic care seemed a lot like physical therapy to me, and helped reduce the pain and restored normal function over time.
October 1, 2009 - 5:28pmThis Comment
I am certain that chiropractors can help deal with the pain associated with spine alignment problems. I have a bulge on one of my disks and every 2-3 years I do something that moves the nearby vertebrae off center. I am almost completely immobilized by the resulting pain. One or two visits with a chiropractor will take care of it and the pain relief is a blessed thing!
I have never had ongoing treatment from a chiropractor so I can't speak to that.
August 15, 2009 - 7:24amThis Comment