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A Chiropractic History Lesson
Last modified on 2008-09-25 06:47:24 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
San Francisco Chiropractic - Blog on the History of Chiropractic Therapy
It’s said chiropractic got its start in Iowa in 1895, but, according to the World Chiropractic Alliance, Hippocrates knew of its importance much earlier, saying “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” Hippocrates’ contemporary Herodutus cured diseases through spinal manipulation, and drew criticism from Aristotle who said, “He made old men young and thus prolonged their lives too greatly.”
The father of chiropractic, however, was D.D. Palmer, Iowa teacher, bee-keeper and magnetic healer, who in 1895 cured a janitor of deafness by adjusting a vertebra in his spine. He went on to treat an array of other ailments, including stomach problems, migraines, flu and heart trouble with his innovative, drug-free approach. It was Palmer who coined the term “chiropractic,” using the Greek words chiro, meaning “hand” and practic, meaning operation, and developed much of the science and philosophy on which chiropractic care is now based. In 1898, he accepted his first chiropractic students at the Palmer School & Infirmary of Chiropractic and a new discipline was born.
But, alas, no good deed ever goes unpunished. Palmer ran into trouble as a result of his efforts. Accused as a charlatan by the medical community, he was eventually arrested for practicing medicine without a license and sentenced 105 days in jail and a $350 fine. Palmer served his sentence and eventually paid his fine but never deserted chiropractic study. He went on to publish two books on Chiropractic before his death, “The Science of Chiropractic” and “The Chiropractic Adjuster.”
Today 22 million Americans seek out chiropractic care each year for safe, non-invasive treatment for pain and other ailments, and, of course, to promote the natural recuperative power of their bodies, so they too “can prolong their lives too greatly” for Aristotle’s liking.
If you’d like more information on what chiropractic can do for you today, contact the San Francisco chiropractic office ChiroCare.
http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/consumer/history.htm
Chiropractic Care Offers Relief for Stress-Related Pain
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Chiropractor in San Francisco - Stress Management with Chiropractic Care
Today, people seem to see stress as an unavoidable part of life. In fact, According to the American Psychological Association, almost a third of adults in the United States say they experience “extreme stress” in their daily lives and one fifth report reaching their highest level of stress 15 days or more per month. Though Americans see stress as “normal” the toll it takes on our physical and mental health is enormous. It causes sleeplessness, unhealthy eating habits, increased smoking and drinking, fatigue, upset stomach, change in sex drive, headache, muscle aches and more.
Though Chiropractic care will not relieve all of these symptoms, it does offer safe, effective, non-invasive treatment for stress related pain, such as lower back pain, headaches, and joint pain through chiropractic manipulation, rehabilitative exercise and stress management counseling. Chiropractic care, sought alone or combined with traditional medical treatment, can alleviate much of the physical pain caused by our stressful lives.
Of course, treating the symptoms of stress alone is just one step in solving America’s stress problem. There are numerous avenues for Americans to explore to manage our stress and live healthier lives. Seeking psychological counseling, practicing yoga, increasing exercise, as well as learning and using stress management techniques can all lower a person’s stress level, ultimately decreasing stress-related symptoms.
San Francisco Chiropractic doctor, Aaron Ferguson at ChiroCare, can offer more information on relief from stress-related pain as well as techniques for maintaining a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20071025/1-in-3-adults-feel-extreme-stress
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
Chiropractic Care—Not Just for Slips and Falls
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Union Street San Francisco Chiropractor - Therapy for Accidents, Sports Injuries, Slips, Falls & Strains
Around 22 million Americans seek out chiropractors each year. Though many come to treat lower back pain, chiropractic physicians treat an array of ailments caused by accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries and stained muscles. But perhaps a more important facet of a chiropractor’s job is to pinpoint and address the underlying cause of a patient’s ailments, to not only heal the body but maintain a patient’s optimal well-being.
According to New Orleans Chiropractor Dr. Nick Thompson, maintaining chiropractic care can effectively lower health care costs by reducing the need for prescription medication, hospital stays and other medical expenses. According to one study mentioned on his website, chiropractic patients spent 21% less hospital time over a three year period than the non-chiropractic patients studied.
Chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous system and their effects on general health. Chiropractors use a range of diagnostic skills to pinpoint and treat the cause of many health issues through non-invasive techniques. Though chiropractic is most commonly thought of as offering relief care for immediate treatment of pain, it is also recommended that patients seek in follow-up treatment and periodic chiropractic check-ups to maintain optimal health and keep those healthcare costs down.
If you’d like more information on the benefits of chiropractic, San Francisco chiropractor, Dr. Ferguson, at ChiroCare will be glad to help you.
http://drnickthompson.com/new-orleans-chiropractic-benefits.html
Can Chiropractic Help Soothe Your Migraines?
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Chiropractic Care, San Francisco – Muscle Relaxation for Migraine Relief
One of the reasons seeking migraine relief is so frustrating is that migraines are idiopathic, which means their cause is still unknown. Though some theories suggest such causes as genetics or blood vessel issues in the brain, one common chiropractic theory says that subluxations or muscle tension at the base of the skull and neck is also the culprit for some migraines. Though most patients treat migraines with medication, others seek chiropractic relief for a safe, non-invasive solution.
Pennsylvania chiropractor Dr. Gregory Wilson reports that finding the chiropractic relief he needed from his debilitating childhood migraines was the reason he chose his career path years later. Saying that regular doctor’s visits hadn’t helped, he started visiting a chiropractor instead. “I was getting migraines two or three days a week and I was pretty much incapacitated. He was the only one that helped me, and I can honestly say that chiropractics saved my childhood.”
Chiropractic migraine treatment involves massage, manipulation of the spine and spinal tensions, and adjustment of joints and soft tissue. It is not necessarily the answer for everyone, but for some it’s extremely effective, and often longer-lasting than more traditional drug therapies. In fact, a recent study conducted by Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minnesota, compared drug therapy and chiropractics in two hundred eighteen headache patients, finding drug therapy and regular chiropractic care equally effective in the reduction of headache pain. In fact, the study showed the relief from chiropractic care to be longer-lasting than traditional drug therapy relief.
Migraines affect approximately 28 million Americans, causing pain, upset stomach, and sensitivity to light and sound. Attacks can last anywhere from 4 hours to several days and can be debilitating to its sufferers.
For more information on migraine relief, or other chiropractic questions, the San Francisco chiropractic practice, ChiroCare will be happy to answer your questions.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/news/s_577539.html
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/45854
http://www.chirocaresf.com
Why Ongoing Chiropractic Care is Important
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Chiropractic San Francisco – Maintaining Optimal Health with Relief & Corrective Care
According to New Orleans chiropractor Dr. Nick Thompson, “Few things as complicated as your body can be ‘fixed’ and then ignored. Think of your car, your teeth, or your relationships. They take time and effort to maintain, but you know it’s worth it in the long run.” Still, so many people visit their chiropractor only when they’re in pain. The elimination of discomfort, or relief care, is only one step in maintaining optimal chiropractic health.
Relief Care:
Relief care is the chiropractic care you seek for immediate relief from pain. The results for this type of care are fairly immediate, but can be temporary without follow-up care. Seeking chiropractic relief care without follow-up often ends up being more costly and time-consuming for the patient than going through the extra steps of fixing the underlying problems and maintaining chiropractic health over time.
Corrective Care:
Corrective care is the next step in maintaining chiropractic health and is made up of two phases, Rehabilitative and Wellness care. Rehabilitative care corrects the underlying cause of discomfort by strengthening muscles and improving the body’s neuromusculoskeletal function. Since most chiropractic problems develop over time, they tend to take time to correct as well. Effective rehabilitative care can take anywhere from two to six weeks to complete. Wellness care is the final step in maintaining chiropractic health. This phase not only prevents the reoccurrence of the original condition, this periodic maintenance catches other issues before they become painful problems requiring more acute, relief care.
For more information on the importance of ongoing Chiropractic maintenance, visit San Francisco chiropractor Dr. Ferguson at ChiroCare Chiropractic.