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What Is Chiropractic?
The word “chiropractic” is a blending of the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and means “done by hand.”
Chiropractic is an alternative medical system in that the practitioner takes a different approach from conventional medicine in diagnosing, classifying, and treating medical problems.
Essentially, chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure – primarily that of the spine – and the body’s function. Doctors of chiropractic use hands-on therapy called manipulation (or adjustment) as their core procedure.
Is a Chiropractor a Real Doctor?
A chiropractic doctor is probably one of the most misunderstood healthcare practitioners in the medical profession. Through the years they have been looked at askance by doubters who are full of suspicion.
In times past, they have been called quacks, or worse. This is due, in part, to the public’s narrow and limited view of medical treatment – being that solely of administering prescription drugs and performing surgery.
It’s unfortunate that the majority of people believe this is all there is to health care. The truth is there is more to health care than drugs and surgery! A great deal more!
Sad to say, but even some chiropractic patients haven’t a real clear understanding of what chiropractic is and for those who have never been to a chiropractor, most are totally misinformed as to the make up of the profession.
The fact is chiropractic is the largest drug-free form of health care and the third-largest form of any health care in North America.
Is Chiropractic Worth The Cost?
Some will assert that it costs too much to go to the chiropractor. However, the opposite is true. The fact is that oftentimes when a person is treated by a chiropractic doctor for one certain symptom, the adjustments (treatments) result in a higher level of overall health and well being.
This leads to cutting back on prescription drugs, preventing the need for surgery, and slowing down the ageing process.
Those who benefit from chiropractic treatments look at it as an important part of their ongoing health maintenance, similar to that of regular exercise or visiting their local health spa. They now know the difference – how they felt before chiropractic treatments and how much better they feel now.