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Why Don't Medical Practitioners And
Chiropractic Doctors Get Along?
Chiropractic works because the human body is a
self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your
nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your
brain, down the spinal cord and out to every organ and
tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body
is working right. Improper motion or position of the moving
bones of the spine called a subluxation can interfere with
this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the
function of affected organs and tissues. Dr. Bartholet states
that specific spinal adjustments can help improve mind/body
communications. Health often returns with improved nervous
system control of the body.
Dr. Bartholet says it is possible to feel discomfort after an
adjustment. The adjustment does not hurt, but muscles may be
sore for a short time after the treatment.
Dr. Bartholet says that
adjustments are very safe as long as your chiropractor does a
comprehensive exam. Some sources say that adjusting the
highest bones of the neck may cause damage to arteries in the
area and cause a stroke. The estimated risk of serious
injury after neck manipulation is 1 in 2 million manipulations
(Dabbs V, Lauretti WJ. J Manip Physiol Ther 1995 (oct); 18
(8): 530-6). To make a comparison, in the year 2000 a study by
the Institute of Medicine found that between 44,000 and 98,000
Americans die each year from medical mistakes (Charatan F.
Brit Med J 2000 (4 mar); 320:597). A New Zealand government
study found that adjustments are "remarkably safe." By
avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an
excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare
person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare
the statistics. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than
taking and over-the-counter pain reliever.
Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor will avoid
the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often
causes instability above or below the involved level. These
areas will be Dr. Bartholet’s focus for your chiropractic
care.
Of
course. When developing a care plan, Dr. Bartholet considers
the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways
to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited
to your age, size and condition.
Why Don't Medical Practitioners And Chiropractic Doctors Get
Along?
That's changing. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way
to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care.
Attitudes are slow to change. However, as the public demands
alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical
practitioners are referring their patients to chiropractors.
If
we're unable to find and correct the cause of your particular
health problem, we will refer you to other specialists who may
be able to help. Your health is our primary goal.
In a majority of cases the answer
is a resounding "Yes."
Certainly! Dr. Bartholet says there is a time and place for
everything. Chiropractic should strongly be considered prior
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In Motion Chiropractic Clinic, PC Dr. John E. Bartholet 2445 S. 120th Street Omaha, NE 68144 402-341-2216 omahaspine@gmail.com |