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Holistic Healing (Chiropractic)
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Chiropractic:
Chiropractic makes the assertion that a healthy spine leads to a healthy body. The theory isn’t too far fetched considering the spinal cord houses part of the central nervous system. Practitioners believe that through the treatment of soft tissue and the spine, chiropractic encourages self-healing within the human body.
Spinal manipulation or adjustment is the most common technique used for treatment. The technique basically involves taking a joint past their normal range of movement, but not so far to cause injury – similar to cracking your knuckles or neck to relieve tension.
In certain cases, other treatments such as heat/ice packs, acupuncture and ultrasound may also be used in conjunction with spinal adjustment.
Chiropractic is used to treat neck and back pain, repetitive strain injuries and even headaches.
At its infancy, chiropractic stood outside the circle of mainstream medicine. It was only in recent decades that the practice gained a degree of acceptance with several Southland hospitals integrating it into their programs. Additionally, more and more insurance companies are including the system in their coverage.
