Chiropractic News - January 2009
Highlights of 2008 Chiropractic Research
2008 was a groundbreaking year for chiropractic research, and many studies focused on the role of vertebral subluxations in wellness.
Dr. Wolff would like to share this past year's research on chiropractic studies with you.
The following is a sampling of research published in 2008.
- Chiropractic is better than traditional medical care for back pain
- Chiropractic may reduce scoliosis
- Chiropractic may alleviate menstrual pain
- Golfers benefit from chiropractic
- Chiropractic may ward off infertility
- Patients want wellness care
- Chiropractic is safe for infants and toddlers
- Chiropractic adjustments to the neck reduce pain in elbow
Dr. Wolff believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. When fully informed, patients are better able to make choices that propel them towards optimal health. Dr. Wolff teaches patients how to prevent the physical, chemical, and emotional causes of vertebral subluxations. This focus on prevention is what makes chiropractic at Better Health Center unique.
Chronic Pain Affects the Brain
Doctors of chiropractic know that chronic pain can cause a host of mental and physical problems. Unremitting discomfort is linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia, anger, and a heightened risk of suffering from other illnesses. Fortunately, chiropractic care significantly reduces chronic pain - not just in the neck and back, but throughout the body.
Research shows that, compared to acute pain, chronic discomfort is especially detrimental to areas of the brain responsible for cognition and emotion. Don't dismiss pain. Masking chronic pain with over-the-counter or prescription painkillers does nothing to solve the underlying cause of the problem. Pain medication is also linked to a litany of short and long-term side effects.
In contrast, our chiropractic office focuses on determining the root of patient's discomfort, and eliminating it for good. The longer you put off addressing the underlying source of your pain, the more your brain will be affected. Even if you have suffered from pain for years, researchers believe that it is possible to reverse the changes that may have ensued.
If you or anyone you know suffers from chronic pain, please call our office.
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