Chiropractors propagate progressive, proactive wellness since the beginning. Traditional medical practices have viewed chiropractic premises with skepticism. However, recent studies over the last few years have provided enough evidence-based data to confirm the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment to make it increasingly accepted by the mainstream.

 

There is a significant division within the chiropractic profession as to its future. Some chiropractors believe the main principle of their treatment is that the human body contains an innate intelligence that helps get rid the body of diseases. These chiropractors have gone beyond the “medical model” of research and care. Some doctors of chiropractic have embraced the trend toward “evidenced based medicine” and the overwhelming majority of their schools have followed suit.

 

There are at least 20 types of techniques used by chiropractors. These include manipulation of the spine and other joints–referred to as “extremity adjusting”, Activator techniques (in which the chiropractor uses a hand held instrument), Cox Flexion-Distraction (which targets compressed spine and relieves back pain), Thompson technique (method of adjustment in which the length of legs in analyzed to determine the type of misalignment and uses a “drop table”), Gonstead (looks at misalignment of spine causing pinched nerve), Sacro-Occipital technique (addresses the dysfunction of the base of the spine), which aims to correct vertebral and pelvic misalignments. Other modes for relieving pain are physiotherapeutic modalities like ultrasound, cryotherapy (ice packs), electrical stimulation and laser, exercises, nutritional and dietary recommendations, stress-relieving and relaxation techniques, disease prevention advice, and for many advanced trained chiropractors, acupuncture.

 

Chiropractors can get to the root cause of issues naturally, unlike any other profession on the planet. They are more specific, focused on a smaller area in a particular region. Their profession uses some techniques that are gentle, some that are a bit more forceful. With an aging population, an obese population and a demographic that cannot afford prescription medication, chiropractic can be a new lease on life. Fortunately for patients, Premier Medical Group, Chiropractor in Pearland, offers a wide range of techniques that their practitioners have at disposal. Expect to reach your God-given full health potential with their expert chiropractic care.