Why Choose Chiropractic?…

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A Brief History…

The study of “bone setting” has been around for centuries however “Chiropractic care” itself was founded by D.D. Palmer in 1895. In that year Palmer performed his first adjustment on his janitor Harvey Lillard by accident and later found it to cure his hearing problem. He then began his in-depth study of the spine and how its imbalance can trigger “dis-ease of the body." In 1897 he created the first Chiropractic school, Palmer School and Cure. Later his son B.J. would develop the studies into a more in-depth and educational entity. Much has passed since then and although some schools still teach Palmer’s philosophical approach to chiropractic care most have advanced into modern evidence based practices that focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and that is where I see myself too as a future Doctor of Chiropractic.

What is Chiropractic care?

The American Chiropractic Association defines it as “Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.” That is quite general and leaves a lot of room for interpretation. That being said you will find chiropractors to either be evidence or philosophy based in this definition. I feel it needs to be redefined to be honest to fit into a better, more modern medical mold if you will. I myself will always strive to lean towards techniques that are evidence based. However, many go to chiropractors that use philosophy to explain the musculoskeletal effects of adjusting such as subluxations, the innate, and correction of dis-ease, and it resonates with them. I may not agree with that type of explanation, but if the actual care is helping your musculoskeletal system to improve, I have no problem in that. Chiropractic care ends up being personalized either way with each type of doctor. Positive results cannot be argued with and in the end that is the care most people are striving for no matter how it is defined.

What are the different types of techniques of Chiropractic care?

There are several different techniques out there today including Diversified, Gonstead, drop table, NUCCA, Activator or the use of a spring loaded instrument, Blair, SOT, Extremities and CBP. There are also techniques that deal with the Chiropractic Tonal philosophy such as BGI & Network. Most Chiropractors are Diversified in that they have several tools in their toolbox, which fits the philosophy of our practice.

Which type of Chiropractic is right for me?

Just as there are specialists in the medical world, there are specialists in the chiropractic world. If you tend to suffer from chronic migraines, headaches, neck pain, you are probably going to want to go to a NUCCA or Blair doctor. Basically a chiropractor who solely specializes with the upper neck. If you are an athlete you will want to go to a sports rehabilitation chiropractor. If you have foot problems that bring on back pain you’d want to see a chiropractor who specializes in extremity work. Most established chiropractors know their skill set. The ones I would stay away from are the ones who think they can do it all. That’s a salesman. Always use your intuition and common sense when looking for someone who has the potential to cause more harm than good.

Here at Infinite Wellness bodywork & chiropractic, we will use both our soft tissue and chiropractic knowledge to create a customized treatment plan that works best for you!