The Controversy of Chiropractic Chiropracting was introduced into my life during a soccer practice when I took an incorrect step. All the weight of my body when straight to my lower back. I heard a single pop then an excruciating pain pulsed through my body. The pain was so intense it caused me to have to stop practice and sit on the sidelines for the rest of the night. Throughout the rest of that week the pain would go on and off, even sitting down for dinner I could feel the pain going up my spine. It was so strong that, I couldn’t do anything that I wanted to with my friends because of the pain even a small jump would send a jolt of pain, crippling me. Finally I decided to go to a doctor to find out what was wrong with me and when the doctor started to feel my lower back and whenever he got near it I would try to run away so he wouldn’t touch my lower back because it was so sensitive. Final towards the end of the doctor appointment the doctor had a brief idea about what is was that was killing me, he believed that I had a muscle spasm. Now that he narrowed it down he told me that the spasm would move …show more content…
However, one thing chiropractors are very well at is satisfying their patients. Most patients actually rank them above medical doctors in the concern they put into about their problems, understanding their concerns, amount of time spent listening to a description of their pain, information provided about the cause of their pain, making them feel welcome, and other factors related to the art of fulfilling human needs (Cherkin). Although it is important for physicians to differentiate between mere patient satisfaction and true clinical effectiveness, it seems that they could learn something from chiropractors about meeting the emotional needs of suffering
Ever since I was little I have alway been very intrigued about physical therapy. Just the aspect of working with other people, and knowing I’m doing something to help them, interests me. This year on November 21st, I job shadowed with Rotert Physical Therapy, and it turned out to be everything I expected. Working with the children was the highlight of my shadow; it was everything I expected and more.
“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” by Thomas A. Edison. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments on the spine which will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Chiropractic care began in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, claimed any and all diseases could be healed by nothing more than just his hands. Dr. Palmer examined a janitor who was deaf for 17 years after the janitor felt his back was out of place, so Dr. Palmer gave an adjustment to what was felt to be a misplaced vertebra in the upper back. The janitor then observed that his hearing improved thanks to Dr. Palmer. Chiropractors use manipulation to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually
The word “chiropractor” has two word origins, the Greek words cheir and praxis; meanwhile, cheir means “hand” and praxis means “practice.” Also, most of the work that chiropractors do is done by hand (Pike para. 5). In 2002, going to a chiropractor was found to be the most commonly used program for therapy. Seventy-four percent, about 4 million, of people that had back pain went to a chiropractor to get treated. Among that 74 percent of people, 66 percent of them stated that they got “a great benefit” (Pike para. 9). Many chiropractors work full time but 1 out of 3 chiropractors work part time. Chiropractors work whenever their patients need them, even on w...
Ever since I was a little kid, I had always loved going to my father’s office and getting an adjustment. No matter if it hurt or not. On job shadow days, I would go to his office and always ask him what he was doing when he adjust his patients, but what he said was “You are to young to understand.” As I grew up, my father has told me about what he really does and my interest in being a chiropractor has grown dramatically.
Physical therapy has been around for quite a long time and has improve within the last 100 years. It became more prevalent during WWII and didn’t become a professional doctoral degree until the 1970s. Physical therapist heal the body as a whole, while chiropractors focus on the spine and spinal cord. To help improve mobility, physical therapists use massage therapy, STIM (tens unit), and exercises. To prevent injuries, physical therapists work on balance and mobility issues but using therabands, and walking over steps, in a straight line, and walking from side to side. Also, they can help avoid surgery by strengthening muscles and reducing inflammation and pain. Chiropractors are good for neck and back pain and help relieve stress in the spine which is good for back injuries. Although chiropractors use special techniques to relieve back pain, physical therapists exercise the whole body and ensure
If you are looking for a way to improve your health, then you will definitely benefit from chiropractic care. Symptoms like headaches, digestive problems and tight muscles are signs that your body is not functioning at its peak. Chiropractic care can correct those issues.
I have always aspired to be a chiropractor. Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system including the nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments as well as manipulation, usually on the neck back (“Summary”). I chose to go down the path of chiropractic practice because I have always been interested in it. It is important to understand the education and training requirements, skills and talents needed, salary and benefits offered, and the duties while making your career choice a chiropractor.
Chronic lower back pain is a major health disorder in the world today (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). It can cause many physical, mental, and emotional problems on the victim (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). Many people find their work so unbearably painful that they often have to stay home. Others experience depression, inactivity, and social isolation (Kaplan, Sallis, Patterson). Treatments range from the conventional methods such as medication and surgery to the alternative or unconventional methods such as acupuncture. However, only a small percentage of low back pain patients have the type of condition for which surgery can be used so acupuncture is becoming more popular (Lehmann, Russell, Spratt, 1983).
Chiropractic care is not the only form of Eastern medicine that I have used and certainly is not the only form of treatment available. Several other practices are available and I think you as a reader will agree that all are safer and more natural than the traditional methods of Western medicine.
Beginning at the age of six, I have played some type of sport year round. I was always a bigger kid growing up, weight wise and height wise and unfortunately, I inherited bad knees. Combine this with the perils if sports plus some bad luck, the saying “the bigger they are the harder they fall” was a reality for me. When I fell, I fell hard. It took a lot of pain for me to want to go to the doctor’s office. I have spent a lot of time there. I’ve had many physical therapy sessions as well. I’ve also had numerous conversations with active athletic trainers and people that were athletic trainers in the past. They all said the same thing, “I love my job.” In the 8th grade one particular therapist sparked my interest in becoming a physical therapist.
Tests after tests including MRI’s, X-rays, and experimental procedures were performed to show I had five ruptured disks in the lower lumbar section of my back. Tedious Examination done by a group of doctors concluded I had a crippling disease of the spinal column called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord. (Lohr,1) If this disease was ignored any longer, it would lead to many other problems affecting other areas of my back to help support this weakness. It was an extremely rare case for an athlete my age.
During the early 1900s, the practice of medical science became accepted in our society. Many of the Swedish massage was mingled in with those of medical doctors and medical practices. (A type of “mechano-therapy” emerged of a combination with other therapist preformed by a physician or a nurse’s assistant.) Over time, these practices were absorbed into what would be general medicine. In the 1920s Masseurs and Masseuses had lost most of their market to doctors. They mainly found work with wealthy individuals who wanted a general, relaxing form of massage. After World War ll, a group of massage operators formed the American Association of Masseurs and Masseuses. This later became the forerunner of today’s American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). The goal of these associations is to raise the status of massage as a unique and effective treatment for healing. In the 1980s the AMTA was formed. The first thing they did was establish a code of ethics and change their titles from masseurs and masseuses to massage therapist. Now the profession of massage is enjoying renewed vigor and influence in alternative medicine. Recent trends have pointed the continuing promise and growth of massage therapy as a health care career.
Many hospitals around the U.S. are currently offering holistic methods of care such as Sharp Healthcare in San Diego. The services offered there include; Acupuncture, Arts for Healing, Clinical Aromatherapy, Guided Imagery, Healing Touch, Holistic Healing, Massage Therapy, Qigong, Reflexology, and Yoga. All of these methods allow patients to receive an alternative intervention for treatment of conditions such as; anxiety, pain management, and stress. All of these are known conditions to negatively affect the healing process (Sharp, 2014). With all the diversity in the United States it is typically not the easiest task to adhere to a large population of differing preferences. With the implementation of holistic approaches to care, outpatient care, home health, physical therapy services, and many other ambulatory care settings can further align services with the ...
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Marion Good, PhD, RN, has focused her study, “A Middle-Range Theory of Acute pain Management: Use in Research,” on complementary medicine for pain and stress, acute pain, and stress immunity. The purpose of this theory is to put into practice guidelines for pain management. Good, 1998, noted the need for a balance between medication usage and side effects of pain medications. The theory also promoted patient education related to pain management following surgery and encouraged plan development for acceptable levels of pain management. This theory was developed through deductive reasoning. Chinn & Kramer, 2008, defined deductive reasoning as going from a general concept to a more specific concept. Good, 1998, related that there was a balance between analgesia and side effects in which two outcomes can be deduced: (1) a decrease in pain, and (2) a decrease in side effects. These outcomes can be studied further or more detailed concepts can be deduced from them.