The Benefits Of Choosing A Chiropractor

Almost everyone has experienced physical trauma, from slipping on a wet floor to an automobile accident. Regardless of the severity of the injury, it may cause a weak link in the body's neuromuscular system that results in pain, weakness and possibly dysfunction.

Many medical problems are neuromuscular in nature. Chiropractic adjustments may help stabilize joints and allow the nervous system to function optimally, and while medicine and surgery are still reliable treatments, the whole-body approach is making inroads into the current thought process when it comes to healing.

According to the American College of Physicians (ACP), lower back pain is one of the most frequent reasons people visit the doctor. The 2017 guidelines from the ACP state that for low back pain, spinal manipulation should precede opioids. The guidelines suggest that doctors recommend exercise and treatment — like heel wraps, yoga and spinal manipulation — before turning to medications like opioids or over-the-counter painkillers.

The ACP also notes that exercise or alternative therapies can work as well as or better than medications without the side effects. The doctors group also strongly discourages opioids since research suggests these drugs are only modestly effective for back pain and carry serious risks including overdose and addiction.

A combination of chiropractic and physical therapy may help patients heal quicker and reduce the need for surgery. The medical industry is not the only player that has come to see the cost benefits of chiropractic as some insurance companies have recommended chiropractic to their customers. The cost benefit is there, as is the ability to heal a person's body.

Kennard Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is proud to offer patients care from three chiropractors and a supporting team that will guide patients to better health. The team recently welcomed its newest chiropractor, Dr. Dominic Sgroi. To see what makes Kennard Chiropractic & Physical Therapy special, check out its Google reviews.