Chiropractic

So how does chiropractic work? It’s actually pretty simple. We know that the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) controls all the other systems in the human body. It coordinates all your body’s functions, movement, your sense of the world, how you think, feel and express emotions. The nervous system is so important to our health that it is protected by the spine and its 24 movable vertebrae. Vertebrae can move out of alignment with each other, which puts pressure on the nearby spinal nerves. This affects the flow of information and in turn the function of muscles, organs and tissues of the body.This interference is called a subluxation and can be detrimental to your health. Chiropractors are trained to locate and remove subluxations.Chiropractors adjust the spine with the aim of removing subluxations. When the subluxation is removed, normal movement returns to the spinal joints. This also takes pressure off the nerves and allows the proper flow of information, leading to restored health. To sum it up – we take away interference from the nervous system so the body can do what its got to do! By undertaking a program of care with us the benefits to you as a patient can be immense.

Ongoing surveys of patients at Access Back Care reveal that they notice a whole range of improvements in their health as their spinal subluxations are corrected and their nervous system responds favorably.
Increased energy levels, more movement and flexibility, no pain, better digestion, improved mood, coping better, hearing better, seeing better, better balance, breathing easier and lower blood pressure are some common responses that patients mention.
Parents of children having chiropractic note reduced bed wetting, better attention span and concentration levels, more happiness, less bad behaviour.

Chiropractic Myths Busted

Myth #1 - Chiropractors are not real doctors.
Chiropractors are licensed as primary health care providers in dozens of countries around the world. While the competition for acceptance in chiropractic school is not as fierce as medical school, the chiropractic and medical school curricula are extremely rigorous and virtually identical. In fact, chiropractors have as many hours of classroom education as their medical counterparts. As part of their education, chiropractic students also complete a residency working with real patients in a clinical setting, supervised by licensed doctors of chiropractic. Once chiropractic students graduate, they have national board exams as well as state board exams in the states where they want to practice.

Just like medical doctors, chiropractors are licensed health professionals subject to the same type of testing procedures, licensing and monitoring by state and national boards. Medicare and WorkCover recognise chiropractic care, also most employees accept sick-leave certificates signed by doctors of chiropractic.
The biggest difference between chiropractors and medical doctors lies not in their level of education, but in their preferred method of caring for people. Medical doctors are trained in the use of medicines (chemicals that affect your internal biochemistry) and surgery. Consequently, if you have a chemical problem, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or an infection, medical doctors can be very helpful. However, if your problem is that your body is mis-aligned or you have soft tissue damage causing pain, there is no chemical in existence that can fix it. You need a physical solution to correct a physical problem. That is where chiropractic really shines. Chiropractors provide physical solutions -- adjustments, exercises, stretches, muscle therapy -- to help the body heal from conditions that are physical in origin, such as back pain, muscle spasms, headaches, and poor posture. Another distinction is the fact that it is completely appropriate to receive chiropractic care even if you do not have symptoms. Unlike standard medical doctors, whom you visit when you have a symptom to be treated, chiropractors offer adjustments to improve spinal alignment and overall well-being before symptoms develop.

Myth #2 - Medical doctors don't like chiropractors.
The Medical Association's opposition to chiropractic has at times tried to portray chiropractors as untrained, unscientific and unsafe, cared about nothing but taking their patients' money. Up to the late 1970s and early 1980s, the medical establishment purposely conspired to try to destroy the profession of chiropractic. In fact, a landmark lawsuit in the Supreme Court of America in the 1980s found that the American Medical Association was guilty of conspiracy against Chiropractic and was ordered to pay restitution to the chiropractic profession.

However In the 20 years since, the opinion of most medical doctors has changed: several major studies have shown the superiority of chiropractic in helping people with a host of musculo skeletal conditions, and medical doctors have developed a better understanding as to what chiropractors actually do. Many people have returned to their medical doctors and told them about the great results they experienced at their chiropractors office. Chiropractors and medical doctors are now much more comfortable working together in cases.

Myth #3 - Once you start going to a chiropractor, you have to keep going for the rest of your life.
This statement comes up frequently when the topic of chiropractic is discussed. It is only partially true. You only have to continue going to the chiropractor as long as you wish to maintain the health of your neuromusculoskeletal system. Going to a chiropractor is much like going to the dentist, exercising at a gym, or eating a healthy diet: As long as you keep it up, you continue to enjoy the benefits.

Many years ago, dentists convinced everyone that the best time to go to the dentist is before your teeth hurt, that routine dental care will help your teeth remain healthy for a long time. The same is true of chiropractic care for your spine. It is important to remember that, just like your teeth, your spine experiences normal wear and tear as you walk, drive, sit, lift, sleep, and bend. Routine chiropractic care can help you feel better, move with more freedom, and stay healthier throughout your lifetime. Although you can enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care even if you receive care for a short time, often greater benefits come into play when you make chiropractic care a part of your wellness lifestyle.