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WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?
Chiropractic is a form of health care that believes that
good health and well-being are the natural disposition
of the body.
An
essential part of good health is the proper alignment of
the spine. In some cases pain is derived from the
misalignment of the spine, also called subluxation. The
chiropractic physician removes the cause of pain and
allows the body to heal itself by correcting the
subluxations of the spine.
Chiropractic is non-invasive and conservative in its
approach to health. It does not utilize drugs or
surgery, but rather enhances the body’s ability to heal
itself.
ACUPUNCTURE
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a 5,000 year old Chinese system of
natural healing (No drugs...No surgery), which is
concerned with restoring proper energy flow to the
various organs, glands and tissues of the body on the
premise that most diseases are the result of malfunction
due to disrupted energies.
Where does the interruption of energy flow occur?
In either or both locations: (1) in the channels
of energy flow, which are located throughout the body,
just beneath the skin surface; (2) In the spinal column
where vertebrae may become misaligned, thereby
compressing vital nerve trunks.
What are some of the conditions commonly treated
by acupuncture?
Textbook listed conditions run into the thousands.
Typical ailments usually responding to acupuncture
health care including: neuralgias, headaches, trigeminal
neuralgia, tics, spasms, muscular rheumatism, neuralgia
of the shoulders and arm, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis,
rheumatism, ulcers, stomach problems, diarrhea,
hepatitis, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath,
coughs, certain types of heart trouble, abnormal blood
trouble, abnormal blood pressure, hemorrhoids, lumbago,
bladder irritation, bed wetting, certain kidney
problems, female disorders, impotence, glaucoma
(sometimes), weak eyesight, hay fever, loss of smell,
tonsillitis, loss of hearing, skin conditions, and even
nervous or psychiatric factors based on the fact that
often mental problems arise from physical disorders.
The above list may seem long as though acupuncture were
a panacea. The truth is that most textbooks list
over two thousand diseases. Please be mindful of
the fact that acupuncture is not like one drug used for
one condition, but on the contrary, it is a complete
healing art within itself, concerned with the systems of
the body such as nervous, circulatory, digestive,
respiratory, eliminatory, reproductive, hormonal,
musculoskeletal, etc. and seeks to correct health
problems within those systems.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE?
Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy which has
proven to be an effective complement to chiropractic
care. Both are holistic in nature, and are based
on the belief in the innate healing power of the body.
Together, chiropractic and massage facilitate the
natural healing process by keeping the body in proper
alignment and ensuring a free flow of nerve impulses and
circulation of fluids.
Problems in the musculo-skeletal system can impede the
natural healing process, and often cause dysfunction and
pain. Most chiropractic doctors would agree that
it is important to treat soft tissues such as muscles
and tendons to help prevent and correct subluxations,
and lessen the accompanying pain. Together, chiropractic
and massage provide you with a more complete and
effective system of health care.
Therapeutic Massage...
- Increases the effectiveness of
chiropractic treatments
- Aids in preparing the body for
chiropractic adjustments
- Helps relieve pain in muscles and
related soft tissues
- Helps prevent future problems
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Benefits of Therapeutic Massage...
The therapeutic effects of massage are
recognized by personal and clinical experience, and
supported by scientific research. They include:
- General relaxation
- Improved circulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Alleviation of certain kinds of muscular
pain
- Improvement in cellular nutrition
- Relief from the negative effects of
stress
- Reduction of anxiety
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