Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician widely considered to be the father of Western medicine, is reported to have said, “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” This is the basis for chiropractic care, which focuses on proper adjustment of the spine.

The chiropractor practices spinal manipulation for the purpose of preventive care. It is a holistic approach to medicine which is rooted in the belief that proper position of the spine affects not only spinal function but also nervous system function and overall health, although mainly people go to chiropractors if they are unable on their own to get rid of a headache, back pain, or neck pain. However, these are not the only maladies that chiropractic medicine is able to help.

Other health problems chiropractors can help with include pregnancy related problems, scoliosis, sciatica, trapped nerve, slipped disc, several types of sport injuries, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder, arthritis, and more.

Several of these medical conditions are directly related to the spinal area. Scoliosis, for example, is a condition where the spine is curved, and a slipped disc happens when the connective tissue breaks down, resulting in the swelling of the soft part of the spinal disc. A chiropractor would perform manipulations to the spine in order to improve or correct these conditions.

Before performing the spinal adjustment, though, the chiropractor would first need to get a complete medical history from the patient. The doctor would then examine the patient’s spine by requesting the patient to turn and bend. The doctor might also check their reflexes and test their muscles, nerves, and joints. An X-ray of the spine might also be taken in order to find out where the problem area is located.

There are different portions of the spine that the spinal adjustment could involve, including the lower back, the upper back, and the neck. The health improvements felt afterward extend beyond the spine. It can also improve conditions that affect other areas of the body. As mentioned above, carpal tunnel is a syndrome that chiropractic care can help and that affects the wrist. Frozen shoulder, also mentioned above, involves chronic pain in the shoulder due to inflammation.

If you are looking for a natural solution to pain management and live in the Dublin area, then you may want to consider visiting a chiropractor Dublin and wellness centre. Being in pain can prevent you from enjoying the temperate climate of the location and taking walks in the Phoenix Park.

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