Chiropractic - The Spine's Relationship to Your Overall Health

(c) Michael J. Summerville

Many people think of chiropractors as merely back doctors. In reality, the chiropractic profession is built on the belief that spinal alignment affects the health of the whole body. Therefore, your chiropractor might treat your spine in order to bring about a variety of health benefits, including back health.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, about 18 million adults and 2 million children go to a chiropractor. While it's true that most visits are for common back conditions and injuries, here's an example of the chiropractic view of health in an ongoing research effort:

Researchers at the University of Chicago gave a particular type of chiropractic called NUCCA to patients taking medicine for their high blood pressure. NUCCA chiropractic specializes in adjusting only the top of the neck. They found a significant decrease in the amount of medication the patients needed after the manipulation. More studies on this connection are expected.

Chiropractic is considered to be a CAM therapy and so it takes your whole being into consideration. Is it right for you?