The Overlooked Benefits of Chiropractic

Improved Health Outcomes in a Multiple Sclerosis Patient
Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation:
A Case Report & Review of the Literature

In our modern health care system, the body has been divided into its parts and seen more as a
machine, which can only be altered physically and chemically.  In reality, the human body is a much more complex system, possessing an integrating innate intelligence, which modern science is slowly starting to understand.  In our current disjointed health care industry, we have specialists for every organ system of the body, including some that only treat problems of one particular organ.  So if you have a nerve problem, you need a Neurologist.  If you have a sinus problem, you must see an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist.  If you have a bladder problem, you need a Urologist.  If you have a heart problem, you need a Cardiologist.  You get the idea.

So as a result, most people believe that you only need a chiropractor if you have a neck or back problem.  This misconception keeps many other people from benefiting from chiropractic.  As chiropractic care improves the function of the spine and nervous system, the pain does usually improve.  However, many of these patients realize that as their back improves, other seemingly-unrelated problems also somehow improve.  In recent months, we've had patients comment that to their surprise and delight, they've also experienced relief from constipation, restless leg syndrome, muscle cramps, excessive snoring, heartburn, headaches, knee problems, dizziness, heel pain and many other chronic issues which they did not realize was related to dysfunction coming from the spine.

Recently published chiropractic case studies have also seen positive outcomes with a wide array of conditions, including Meniere's Disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism, Sleep Apnea, Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and even chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis.

It's important to note that chiropractic care does not treat the disease or problem directly.  By locating and correcting the dysfunction in the spinal column (which we call vertebral subluxations), the nervous system is able to function better and heal more effectively .  It's also very important to remember that these types of conditions generally developed over years to decades, so healing will also take time.  While medical care can often achieve symptomatic relief quickly, the vitalistic effects of chiropractic usually requires more time, patience, and essential lifestyle modification.  Fortunately, the rewards are many.

by SJ NANA, DC, DrNana.co.za

Please see the links below to review the case studies mentioned:
Meniere's Disease
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Autism
Sleep Apnea
Infertility
Erectile Dysfunction
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Multiple Sclerosis

For more information, please see my previous articles about this topic:
Chiropractic Helps Reprogram Your Nervous System
Chiropractic Also Improves Mental Health
Does Your Neurosurgeon Know?
Chiropractic May Help Regulate Blood Sugar
Chiropractic Help For Migraines
Can Chiropractic Help With Infertility?