Throughout the United States, 8.4% of people used chiropractic treatment at some point during 2012 – a total of 19.4 million individuals. The population of chiropractic patients grew to 22 million by 2017, suggesting that the percentage of people getting chiropractic adjustments also increased, to 9.1%.
People will often first visit a chiropractor when they have intense neck or back pain that needs alleviation. Spinal manipulation can also serve a preventive function and have general wellness benefits. Keep in mind that the goal of chiropractic therapy is overall health improvement; while centered on treatments for the nervous and musculoskeletal system, this field of medicine intends to remove blockages (called subluxations) within your electrical communication system.
Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Help
Sciatica
A review of sciatica treatments found that spinal manipulation may help, and chiropractic care is often combined with exercise and rehabilitation for sciatica.
Headaches
Research reviewed by the National Institutes of Health found that spinal manipulation may reduce how often headaches that start in the neck strike, and how strong they are.
Neck Pain
Spinal manipulation can be helpful for recent neck pain, and manipulation or mobilization can be helpful for long-standing neck pain too, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Low Back Pain
The American College of Physicians lists spinal manipulation as one of the nondrug options that may help both recent and long-standing low back pain.
Sports performance
Chiropractic care has been a routine part of the lives of dominant professional athletes across sports. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are on the payrolls of most NFL teams, so that players are able to get adjustments immediately.
The Best Choice in a Chiropractor
Do you want to see how chiropractic can benefit you holistically? At Envista Medical, our doctors will immediately address your current pain – but we’re also focused on correcting your structure, giving you lasting results. See our chiropractic approach.