Chiropractic Massage!

The longstanding indifference of the professional medical community toward chiropractic care is undergoing some remarkable changes.  The indifference is slowly giving way to the acceptance of alternative treatments as the concept of holistic healing is embraced by the world of professional medicine.  Subject material is being addressed that is lifting the veil on the concept of total healing.  What is so remarkable is that physicians are writing these articles.  It is no coincidence that they speak the language of the chiropractor.

One such article, the “Wisdom of the Body” written by a Dr. Zajicek observes the following:  “Modern medicine still fails to explain processes that operate in self-healing diseases.  We may thus distinguish between two kinds of processes that operate in the body:  explained and unexplained.  The latter operate in self-healing diseases and are either ignored by medicine or called placebos.  The unexplained processes in physiology were defined by Starling and Cannon as the Wisdom of the Body.  The Wisdom of the Body is an attribute of live organisms.  It directs growing plants toward the sunshine, guides amoebas away from noxious agents and determines the behavior of higher animals.  It is essential for individual survival and was molded by natural selection.  During evolution the Wisdom of the Body encountered all diseases, knows how to heal itself and anticipates all diseases.  The main task of the Wisdom of the Body is to maintain health and improve its quality.  It controls processes in the body so as to make them healthier.  The Wisdom of the Body has its own language and should be considered when examining patients.”  In other words, the human body has its own formal operative:  health and well being.

The gentleman considered to be the founder of modern chiropractic; DD Palmer made a similar observation well in advance of Dr. Zajicek’s article.  He said:  “That which I named Innate is a segment of that Intelligence which fills the Universe.  This portion of the whole never sleeps nor tires, recognizes neither darkness nor distance, is not subject to material laws, bodily wants are not essential, substantial conditions are not needed for its existence.  It continues to care for and direct the organic functions of the body as long as the soul holds the body and spirit together.”

The chiropractic profession has long believed that the body is more than capable of healing itself and its operational directive is to assist the body to do just that.  The medical community is finally coming to terms with the principles that have been recognized and practiced by chiropractors for the past one hundred years.

Chiropractic Care

The word Chiropractic as one might suspect comes from the Greek words cheiros and praktikos meaning that which is accomplished by hand.  It is believed that the modern day Chiropractic movement was founded by Mr. Daniel David Palmer about 1895 when he apparently adjusted the back of one of his patients and his seventeen years of deafness was healed.  In 1910, this new practice received its name:  Chiropractic.  He contended that when the spine is aligned properly, a flow of energy is created that moves to all the cells and organs of the human body.  This provides for the perfect performance of all the parts of the body.

Chiropractic care is a means of providing relief to people all ages.  Many have found relief from such circumstances as whip lash, lower and middle back pain, neck pain, sinus conditions and aches from poor posture.  So often patients who were skeptical of the benefits of chiropractic manipulation and massage therapy find relief from a host of physical conditions and pain.

There are many causes of spinal misalignment.  Spinal problems, particularly of the neck can be caused by poor posture, stress, work-related accidents, automobile accidents, injuries from sports activities, nutritional deficiencies from a poor diet and degenerative conditions.

Chiropractors understand that unattended and proper care of the body’s spine will cause the body to become very sensitive to sickness and disease.  As a result, you need a chiropractors care to maintain healthy spinal alignment.

A first visit usually represents a general review of your health history and a thorough examination.  If necessary, diagnostic X-rays will facilitate the determination of any damage to the spine and the nerves.

The diagnostic visit to the chiropractor usually takes between thirty and forty minutes.  Treatment often consists of the physical manipulation of misaligned vertebrae to restore proper alignment to their original position.  This first treatment may be followed by a series of visits to ascertain the full extent of any damage and confirm continued alignment of the spine.  The necessity of these additional visits will largely depend on the extent of injury to the patient.

An individual can consult with family or friends to find a chiropractor.  More often than not, patients are referred to chiropractors from those who have sought and received healing of their ailments or injuries.  One may also consult the local Chiropractic Association.

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