The philosophy of chiropractic believes that health is a state of optimal physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Central to the philosophy of chiropractic is the principle that life is intelligent. This innate intelligence strives to maintain a state of health through adaptation mechanisms. The nervous system is recognized as an avenue for these self-regulating processes. Interference with neurological function can impede these mechanisms, disrupt homeostatic balance, and adversely impact health. Chiropractic supposes that subluxation of the spinal column and other articulations can affect nervous system function and the expression of health, which may result in symptoms, infirmity, and disease.
Chiropractic is the method of natural healing most chosen by those seeking complementary/alternative health care for acute and chronic conditions. Chiropractors recognize that many factors affect your health, including exercise, nutrition, sleep, environment, and heredity. Chiropractic focuses on maintaining your health naturally to help your body resist disease rather than simply treating the symptoms of disease.
A broad range of techniques are used to locate, analyze and gently correct vertebral misalignments (subluxations) in the spine. Chiropractors may use manual adjustments, soft-tissue manipulation, rehabilitative exercises, and other treatment methods. But they never use pharmaceutical drugs or invasive surgery. Chiropractic is a natural method of healing that stimulates the body’s communication system to work more effectively to initiate, control, and coordinate the various functions of the cells, organs and systems of the body.
Since the birth of chiropractic by D.D. Palmer in the late 1800s, chiropractic has grown exponentially. Nearly 70,000 chiropractors practice today in the United States with nearly that many more worldwide. Chiropractic is used in the private sector and by military medical staff. Chiropractic is the single largest alternative healthcare segment with acceptance by Medicare and major insurance companies. The chiropractic profession is consistently ranked as one of the best career choices by U.S. News and World Report in their annual career guide. Predictions for chiropractic are continually upbeat as more people are turning away from traditional healthcare and looking for other means to prevent disease and maximize their health.
This Christmas share the role chiropractic has played in your health with those you love. Thank you for being a part of
Daryl Rich, DC, CSCS
