Common Myths Related To Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is a holistic method of treatment based on manual and conservative therapies. Chiropractic care is very beneficial for correcting soft tissue dysfunction and disorders of the neuro-musculoskeletal system including back pain, neck pain, and joints discomfort, pain in the arms or legs and headaches. Though chiropractic care is proven to be very effective non-invasive treatment but unfortunately there are still some myths about the practice into existence. Some people decide to stay away from chiropractors as they believe they are false doctors. 

However, this is not true as chiropractors are recognized health care professionals and they also have to undergo specific training for a certain time period to obtain their license to practice. Chiropractors are highly skilled, highly qualified and experienced in treating many health problems that are related to the skeleton and muscular system by using specific type of manipulation or an adjustment. Some people even avoid seeking chiropractic care as they have misinformation that chiropractic adjustments are painful and dangerous. 

Contrary to the myth, the chiropractic adjustments are safe to rehabilitate the painful injuries and soft tissue discomfort which allows the body to naturally restore it to obtain and maintain optimal health. Therefore there is no risk factor involved of cracking bones. As chiropractors are trained and they follow all the special guidelines to deal with all problems affecting joints, muscles and nerves. Many people do not understand what chiropractors do thus they have misinformation, misconceptions and myths related to chiropractic health profession. But there is no need to worry as all myths and misconception related are futile because chiropractors uses hands on specialized techniques and interventions that are not only safe but practiced and tested in advance.

Alan M. Tebby, D.C.

Beneficial Chiropractic Care For Kids In Charlotte

The kids are usually involved in sports and other exhaustive activities every day. This is the reason that tender joints of the kids are exposed to various physical injuries or fractures. These physical injuries are very painful and difficult to treat. Therefore most of the parents are concerned about their kid’s health. Chiropractic care is very effective and beneficial for adults and children. Nevertheless chiropractic care is proven to be safe especially for kids. The dysfunctions of the neck, back or spine are common in adults as well as in children. However, chiropractors are trained in treating infants as their body conditions are different.

Even chiropractic care specializes in spinal dysfunctions that occur most frequently in kids due to sports injuries such as misaligned shoulders, scoliosis, dislocation of joints and spinal subluxation. Chiropractic care for kids in Charlotte is designed to use specialized mechanisms for treating spinal dysfunctions and using vertebral adjustments to relieve the associated discomfort and pain.

The growing gentle joints and bones of the kids are more prone to various types of injuries. The bones and muscles of the adults have less strength and decreased flexibility thus their injuries take prolonged period to heal. But tendons, ligaments and joints of the infants are elastic thus they heal faster. It is also very important for parents to understand the kid’s development and seek right treatment timely. Chiropractors are well aware with the growing musculoskeletal systems of the small children. Chiropractic carefor infants is based on gentle approach to restore normal body functions which get affected due to injuries sustained. 

Alan M. Tebby, D.C.