Top 10 Research on Chiropractic

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    Top 10 Chiropractic Investigations

Finding a good Doctor of Chiropractic is not only the key to correcting damage caused by years of poor posture or trauma, it is also important for everyone who wants to take a proactive approach to their health.
I don't know of any other profession on the planet that could prevention of neuromuscular diseases as chiropractic can do. This is why I have been personally adjusted for over 18 years and recommend my patients, friends and family members to do the same.
But don't just take my word for it, here are a few of the studies and medical research to demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of chiropractic.

1. Sciatica

The European newspaper La Columna last year published the findings of a clinical trial that discovered how chiropractic adjustments resulted in a higher rate of a 72% success rate in the treatment of sciatica and related symptoms, compared with a 20% success rate for physical therapy and a 50% success rate for corticosteroid injections.
Compared to most medical treatments, some interventions can initiate back pain relief and healing as can chiropractic adjustments!

2. Lower Back Pain and Neck Pain

In a study published in the 2003 British Medical Journal, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly assigned to manual therapy (spinal adjustment), physiotherapy (mainly exercise) or general medicine (counseling, education and medication) in a 52-week study.
The average clinical outcome showed that chiropractic adjustments resulted in the following outcomes faster recovery than physiotherapy and general medicine. In addition, the total costs of chiropractic in treated patients, were about one third of the costs of physiotherapy or medicine generates a third of the costs ofl.
Another study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapies found patients with chronic lower back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction in one month compared to patients treated by family physicians. Satisfaction gains were higher in chiropractic patients.

A higher proportion of chiropractic patients (a 56% vs. a 13%) reported that their lower back pain was better or much better, while nearly one-third of physician patients reported that their lower back pain was worse or much worse.».
In a study funded by the NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine to test the efficacy of different approaches to neck pain treatment, 272 participants were divided into three groups, receiving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) by a doctor of chiropractic (DC), pain medication (with either over-the-counter analgesics, narcotics and muscle relaxants) or exercise recommendations.
After 12 weeks, 57% of the people who visited the Doctor of Chiropractic and the 48% exercisers reported at least a 75% pain reduction device, compared to the 33% of the people in the medication group. After one year, In the case of the drug-free groups, approximately 53% of the drug-free groups continued to report at least one 75% pain reduction, compared to only 38% of pain reduction among those taking medication.

3. Pain of Head (Tension and Migraine)

After back pain, headaches are one of the most common disorders regularly managed by Doctors of Chiropractic. At the time I conducted this research, more than 230 peer-reviewed articles referenced chiropractic's ability to help cure, prevent and alleviate the burden of headaches and migraines in people around the world.
A group test found that 22% of people who had received chiropractic treatment saw a drop in the number of these attacks. on a 90%.

In the same study, the 49% said that they had a reduction significant in the intensity of pain.
Compared to many medical treatments, few interventions can initiate headache relief like chiropractic adjustments.

4. Colic and Ear Infections

A study published in 2012 by the Journal of Physiologic Therapeutic Manipulation found that chiropractic adjustments greatly reduced the symptoms of the colic.

Although very few randomized controlled trials have been conducted describing the clinical effects of chiropractic care in children, many case studies that have been documented describe how children suffering from otitis media (ear infection), acid reflux and colic have experienced almost complete resolution after only a few visits.
The reasons for this phenomenon vary, but they have one aspect in common and that is that the nerves that control the intestine and the brain are intimately linked to each other and are very sensitive to a neurological insult caused by vertebral subluxations.

5. Neurological Diseases

Exciting MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) research is underway showing how adjustments to the upper cervical affect various brain diseases. What we have seen so far is quite surprising.
MRI scans not only reveal that cerebrospinal fluid and blood flow are markedly increased after a chiropractic adjustment, In addition, researchers are observing that cerebellar invagination (when the cerebellum falls below the skull line) is reversed and the cerebellar plate disappears (common in patients with multiple sclerosis).
Montel Williams, the famous TV host, was interviewed about his experience as a patient in MS under chiropractic care. See here how his life has changed!

6. Blood Pressure

In 2007, George Bakris, a world expert in hypertension published a study with a team of researchers in the Human Journal of Hypertension showing how a chiropractic adjustment in the upper part of the cervical spine had the same effect as two pressure-lowering drugs. Even more fascinating, the effects of a single adjustment lasted more than 6 months!
Compared to placebo-treated patients, those who got the actual procedure saw a 14mm Hg greater percentage drop in systolic blood pressure (the higher total number of blood pressure), and an average of 8mm Hg greater drop in diastolic blood pressure (the lower total number of blood pressure).
Other studies have shown similar results with patients hypotensive patients and their low blood pressure rose to normal levels after chiropractic care.. This is exciting because it highlights the body's ability to create a homeostatic equilibrium environment once the vertebral subluxations have been eliminated.

7. Prevention Surgery

Chiropractic has been proclaimed by the natural medical services as a natural method to avoid back surgery.
In fact, the magazine of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently published its guidance for lower back pain and suggested that people suffering from back pain should first attempt to chiropractic before resorting to surgery.

8. Frozen Shoulder

Last year a clinical trial was published describing how patients suffering from debilitating frozen shoulder disease responded to chiropractic care.
Out of 50 patients: 16 solved the problem completely; 25 showed from 75% to 90% improvement, 8 showed from 50% to 75% improvement; and 1 showed from 0% to 50% improvement.

9. Scoliosis

Chiropractic adjustments for scoliosis along with muscle rehabilitation techniques can help prevent scoliosis progression. Organizations such as the non-profit organization Claro Institute, founded by the Dr. Dennis Woggon have been established to train healthcare professionals with an effective chiropractic system to treat people with scoliosis.

The Institute has perfected a prototype and found that it is possible to effectively treat the condition without the use of restrictive braces or dangerous surgeries. In many cases in the study participants have seen a reduction in the curvature of their scoliosis from a 10% to a 30%. You can read about some of the cases here.

If you or a member of your family suffers from scoliosis, I strongly recommend that you visit a Scoliosis Center. Scoliosis chiropractic specialist to see if they can help you..

10. Physical Performance

There is a reason why athletes both today and in the past such as Michael Phelps, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana are under regular chiropractic care. In fact, over 50% of NFL (National Football League) teams have a chiropractor on staff.
Since chiropractic is very effective in pain and pathological conditions, one aspect of chiropractic care is overlooked and that is that it enhances athletic and personal performance.
Studies have shown that:
- Reduces the inflammatory cytokines
- Reinforces its immune system
- Improving pulmonary function
- Decreases the oxidative and mental stress
- Relieves the muscle tension
- And it can naturally increase your energy level

Studies have shown objectively and subjectively, that chiropractic patients experience a «better quality of life".«increase in overall bodily function,» which includes regularity of supply and mental clarity.