Going to a chiropractor may be scary for some. Getting an adjustment may seem a bit unnatural, but it’s actually very natural. Instead of treating pain with drugs and surgery (the unnatural options), you can enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care.
In many cases, chiropractors may help you avoid surgery altogether and provide a more natural way of treating pain in the body. Here’s a quick look at five of the top benefits and the research to support them.
Relief of Sciatica
Treating sciatica and the symptoms related to it can be rather difficult with just physical therapy. The European Spine Journal published the results of a clinical trial, which proved chiropractic adjustments are successful in treating sciatica. The study showed a 72% success rate compared to just a 20% success rate for those treated with physical therapy and a 50% success rate for those treated with corticosteroid injections.
Headache Pain Relief
Whether you suffer from migraines or tension headaches, chiropractic care may be the answer. More than 230 peer-reviewed articles have been published referencing how chiropractic treatment can help to cure and prevent headaches and migraines.
One study showed that 22% of those using chiropractic treatments for headaches saw the attacks drop by 90%. The same study showed that 49% of those survey said they have a significant reduction in the intensity of the pain.
Lower Blood Pressure
George Bakris published a study in 2007 about how chiropractic care affects blood pressure. He compared it to two different drugs used to lower blood pressure. His study showed those receiving chiropractic care saw a greater reduction in blood pressure compared to those in the placebo and the drug groups.
Other studies have shown similar results. Some have even shown that patients’ blood pressure goes back up after they end chiropractic care.
Reduction of Colic Symptoms
A study published in 2012 in the Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics showed chiropractic care as a way of reducing colic symptoms. While it hasn’t been studied by many, the effects of chiropractic care on children suffering from ear infections and colic have been shown to provide a complete or near complete resolution after just a few treatments.
Prevention of Surgery
Chiropractic care is a natural solution used by many to prevent back surgery. The Journal of the American Medical Association published an article with guidelines for low back pain. They suggest that people try chiropractic care and use surgery as a last resort.
Chiropractic care has also been shown to provide benefits with neck pain, frozen shoulder, scoliosis, athletic performance and neurological conditions. It’s more than just getting an adjustment for your back or neck. Many of the treatments used by chiropractors help to cure or lessen pain throughout the body.
