What Do Chiropractors Do? - Answered by a Fremont Chiropractor
Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2008
by Hans Freericks
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Almost everyone has heard of chiropractors. However, not everyone can tell you what a chiropractor does. Most people would say they treat back problems. The truth is, "chiropractors treat many health related issues ranging from back pain, head aches, neck pain, arthritis, scoliosis, and allergies to name a few," says Fremont Chiropractor Dr. Hans Freericks.
Chiropractic is an alternative from of health care that concerns itself with addressing problems of the musculoskeletal systems in three areas:
1. Diagnosis
2. Treatment
3. Prevention
Chiropractors use adjustments of the spine and manipulation of soft tissues to improve the nervous system functions and consequently, improve health.
Chiropractic care can benefit an individual even before birth. Along with proper diet and exercise, a mother can help her body be in top condition with pre-natal chiropractic check-ups. Chiropractic care can relieve the stress put on the spine and nervous system in pregnancy and increase the changes of a successful birth process. Following birth, newborns may see a chiropractor to check for spinal or neck injury as a result of the birth process.
A traditional chiropractor works toward adjusting subluxations and structural correction of the spine. A subluxation is a misaligned vertebra that interferes with nerve flow or pinches nerves in the body. Nerve impulses are the electrical impulses from the brain which regulate body functions and keep organs operating effectively.
There are three basic causes of subluxations:
1. Physical, that include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions and improper lifting
2. Emotional that are a result of stress, grief, anger or fear
3. Chemical causes from alcohol, drugs, pollution or poor diet
A patient may have a subluxation without knowing it because they are not always accompanied with pain. That's why chiropractic examinations are important. They identify and locate the subluxation before it becomes a bigger and more serious problem.
Subluxations sometimes correct themselves through natural body movements and the body's ability to heal itself. However, when problems persist, it is recommended that individuals seek the advice and subsequent treatment of a chiropractor.
Chiropractic adjustments usually involve a specific, gentle push on the spine to realign it with the rest of the spinal column. Adjustments will vary among patients based on their problems and will include the use of a chiropractor's hands, instruments, or special table. Because each patient is unique there will be a different treatment schedule and type of adjustment for everyone.
Some patients may realize results within a few weeks following several visits, while others may require treatment lasting several months or even years – especially if the condition has been a problem with the patient for many years.
Chiropractic care is natural and never involves the use of medicine. Many patients are able to slowly cut down and eventually eliminate their medication by regularly visiting a chiropractor.
Chiropractic care is also a safe and effective way to solve many injury and pain related problems without having to take the risk of surgery.
Dr. Hans Freericks provides chiropractic care in Fremont, CA. His number is 510-797-4796. Dr. Hans specializes in gentle, safe, effective chiropractic care that gets at the cause of your pain. His Fremont Chiropractic office is 3100 Capital Ave, Ste C, Fremont, CA 94538.
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