Research
Stress is believed to be a major contributing factor for many medical and mental health problems, including headaches, back pain, neck pain, compromised immunity, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and strained relationships. I practice a form of chiropractic care that releases stress using a low-force technique that produces a deeper, more permanent release of tension held in the body. By releasing spinal core tension, the body is empowered to heal.
If you’re considering seeing a chiropractor for the first time, you may be understandably skeptical about whether chiropractic care can really help relieve pain or improve your well-being.
Yet consider a study of 2,818 patients conducted at University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, which documented that low-force chiropractic produces measurable improvements in the following areas:
- Reduced pain and use of prescription medication
- Fewer colds, flu, and headaches
- Less work-related stress
- More energy, less fatigue
- Decreased moodiness, temper, and outbursts
- Greater experience of relaxation and well-being
This study also showed that 95% of individuals receiving low-force chiropractic care were satisfied with the results.1
In general, patient satisfaction is higher for chiropractic care compared to medical care, with a 1998 U.S. survey reporting 83% of persons satisfied or very satisfied with their care. This has been attributed to the quality of communication with the chiropractor, a consistent predictor of patient satisfaction.2
In addition, seventy-two per cent of migraine sufferers in a clinical trial experienced either substantial or noticeable improvement after a period of chiropractic treatment, results that refute historical skepticism of chiropractics by some medical practitioners.3
This is compelling evidence that chiropractic care can have a positive impact. Yet the best way to know if low-force chiropractic can help you is to set up a consultation and try the process yourself.
References:
1 Blanks R.H., Schuster, Tonya L., Dobson M. (1997). "A Retrospective Assessment of Network Care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health, Wellness and Quality of Life." Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, 1 (3): 1.
2 Gaumer, G (2006). "Factors associated with patient satisfaction with chiropractic care: survey and review of the literature." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 29 (6): 455–62.
3 "Proof that chiropractic treatment helps migraine sufferers." The Medical News from Medical-News.net, 22 May 2005 21:52.
