Monday, April 9, 2012

10 Things You Didn't Know About Chiropractic

10 Things You Didn't Know About Chiropractic


1.      Studies have shown Chiropractic gets the best results for low back pain: Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians.

2.      High Satisfaction Rates: Chiropractic patients were found to be more 3 times more satisfied with their back care providers after four weeks of treatment than were medical patients.

3.      Improved Immune System: People who have regular chiropractic adjustments have up to a 200% stronger immune system than those who don`t.

4.    Lowers Blood Pressure: Chiropractic treatment also has a significant effect on blood pressure and anxiety levels, according to a study reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.


5.       Helps With Digestive Disturbances: Several studies have demonstrated the power of chiropractic adjustments restoring optimal function in individuals with digestive disturbances.


6.      Helps With Colic: In a study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics, babies being adjusted saw a 67% reduction in crying


7.    Can Help To Reduce Ear Infections:  When there is a subluxation in the cervical spine (the neck area) lymphatic drainage from the head and ears can be affected, and chiropractic care can help to restore normal lymphatic drainage.

8.     Reduces Stress: Stress can’t be eliminated, but regular chiropractic care may help you better accommodate and adapt to it.


9.     Helps With Carpal Tunnel: Chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization of the wrist and hand, stretching and strengthening exercises, and soft-tissue mobilization techniques can reduce carpal tunnel symptoms.


10.    Government Agency Recommends Chiropractic First: An extensive study of all currently available care for low back problems, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research—a federal government research organization—recommended that low back pain sufferers choose the most conservative care first. And it recommended spinal manipulation as the only safe and effective, drugless form of initial professional treatment for acute low back problems in adults.

Dr Douglas Yost D.C.

Dr Douglas Yost is a chiropractor in Shoreview, MN. Our approach to patient care is innovative and relevant in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment. We provide a program of care designed to improve physical function and alleviate pain.

3434 Lexington Ave N #900
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-484-0151