“have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. These doctors devote careful attention to…
biomechanics
structure and function of the spine
its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems
and the role played by the proper function of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health.
A doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.”
Some cancer patients have added chiropractic care into their treatment routine to help control pain and relieve headaches, tension and stress.
Alleviating these symptoms and treatment side effects can make the treatment process much easier and more comfortable for cancer patients, including those diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Chiropractic Care & Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that forms in the mesothelial cells that make up the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen. The primary cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used extensively in construction throughout the 20th century because of its durability and resistance to fire.
The majority of cases are diagnosed when the cancer is advanced because symptoms can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years to become noticeable.
The study showed that a patient who had undergone surgery to remove the cancer was still experiencing a significant amount of pain for a year afterward. In an attempt to remedy the situation, he began seeing a chiropractor. After the first 2 visits to the chiropractor he was able to stop using all of his pain medications.
This is a great example of how chiropractic care can improve a cancer patient’s quality of life.
Chiropractic Care Directory
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Exercises to Strengthen The Shoulder, Great For Most All Athletes!
Increasing the rear deltoids and the rotator cuff muscles will improve muscle balance and stabilize the shoulder much better.
By doing some simple basic exercises this will strengthen most any athlete by increasing the shoulder stability. Another important fact is this will help you with posture.
As the front shoulder muscles get tighter the person will begin to roll the shoulders forward and cause the rib cage to close up in the front of the body. This will decrease the amount of oxygen a person can take in leading to fatigue.
We often see this with the elderly as the shoulder come forward and the hunched posture leads to more inactivity and inability to function. Here’s a great video I found online to show you an excellent exercise for strengthening your rotator cuff…
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So feel to stop by my site and ask me any health related question there as well. I look forward to hearing from you.
As a practicing chiropractor in Connecticut, I get asked a lot of questions from new patients. Some of the more common ones are:
Why is chiropractic care important to my health?
What will chiropractic treatment do for me?
Why should I continue chiropractic care even after I’m no longer in pain?
First I’ll address one of the big MYTHS regarding chiropractic care. In turn this will address each of the questions listed above…
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care does NOT involve “moving” (or worse yet, cracking) your bones. The fact is, chiropractors do NOT move bones around.
So what do we do?
Chiropractic care involves the manipulation of your muscles. And since muscles are responsible for moving bones, manipulating your muscles helps to remove any interference from your nervous system.
Why is this important?
Well, since the nervous system controls ALL of the electrical communication to and from your brain, primarily down the spinal cord to the other parts of the body, proper nervous system function affects ALL of your internal organs as well.
When the communication pathway is obstructed or interfered with the body is in a state of dysfunction (abnormal behavior).
This will cause the body to adapt to the changes so that we can continue about our business. And this is where the problem begins.
You can think of it as creating new habits.
With the onset of “abnormal” changes your body will draw on other muscles to do work that they are not really designed for. After a while the body will begin to wear down and injuries will begin to occur.
This extra stress can drain many body functions including organ function and the endocrine system (hormones, glands, cell processes).
Chiropractic Care versus Other Treatment Modalities
If we use the conventional method of treating the onset of these physical problems, i.e.
resorting to pain killers or
over the counter medicine
nothing will really have been done to the ROOT cause of the problem.
To borrow from an analogy about cars (not that I’m a mechanic or anything), but if your engine as a bad oil leak, adding a new can of oil everyday does NOT fix the leak. It only allows you to drive the car one more day.
In other words, you will have done nothing to heal the area and eventually it’s quite possible that other and greater problems will arise.
Sure, “normal” treatments will allow a person to continue about their business without feeling any pain.
But at what cost?
That’s because NOT treating the root cause can cause greater damage to the area since the underlying problem remains unaddressed. And in time it will continue to aggravate the condition (and make it worse).
Chiropractic care seeks to address and treat the ROOT CAUSE of the problem.
Chiropractors seek to restore the communication pathways to and from the brain. And this obviously includes the spinal cord (the MAIN pathway to and from the other body structures – which is why so many of us have pictures of the spine on our business cards, etc.).
Only by restoring balance can the body ultimately heal itself. That’s the point. That’s the true nature of the body.
So chiropractic “tune ups” will allow the communication pathways to remain open and flowing to prevent future injuries and help the body heal current injuries.
To learn more about chiropractic care feel free to leave a comment here. As a practicing chiropractor in East Haven Connecticut, kindly visit my website to check out office hours and contact information.
We look forward to hearing from you! So don’t be shy! And if you come by the office we will NOT “crack” any of your bones. Promise…
Chiropractors are often thought of as the doctor one visits when having back problems or pain.
