Chiropractic
My first visit to a chiropractor was made necessary because of my athletic endeavors. An aching back, that responded nicely to the chiropractor’s manipulations, was the reason. That began a long- term association that saw me visit once a month for regular maintenance. “Improper lifting techniques, poor posture, accidents, falls and bumps, and other causes can contribute to spinal strain.” I found that regular chiropractic care fixed my problems and kept me in competitive sports long after I should have looked to more gentle pursuits.
What is Chiropractic
There is a good explanation of chiropractic here if you want detail. A simple explanation is that there is a relationship between the bony structures of the body and the nervous system. When there is harmony between the two there are few problems. When, however, there is misalignment of the bones then pressure can be placed upon nerves that could result in poor function in other parts of the body. Misalignment of bones most often happens with the spine. Because major nerves run down the center of the spine, misaligned vertebrae, subluxations, are often the cause of problems. Quote: "In these problem areas the spinal bones are misaligned or have lost their normal range of movement. This irritates or puts pressure on local nerves which interferes with the communication between your brain and body (and vice versa)."
I suffered for twenty years with an intermittent “groin injury” that I attributed to my sports activity. I asked a chiropractor about the possibility of my spine being responsible and the answer was very affirmative. He did some adjustments in the lumbar or lower back region and the problem was solved. Quote: “During an adjustment, the vertebra is freed from the misaligned position and returned to the proper position in the spinal column. Once performed, the adjustment allows the body to heal and maintain homeostasis.” Homeostasis means resistance to change.
Over the course of twenty years chiropractic care resulted in cures in a timely fashion for back and groin problems, a severe case of "tennis elbow", severe muscle spasms in the shoulder and identified my poor health as being due to a "non-functioning gall bladder". The gall bladder was restored after a two-day "apple juice flush". There is no doubt in my mind that a conventional medical doctor would have recommended surgery.
Chiropractors have often been unfairly labeled by medical professionals but a lot of that was corrected when the body chiropractic won a major lawsuit against the American Medical Association.
My experience with chiropractic has been extremely positive and I would recommend chiropractic care for anyone.
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