Monday, April 4, 2011

Was I Out of Alignment Today?" - Part 2

According to an article in the peer-reviewed journal JMPT 1998 titled Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture: Rationale for Treatment Beyond the Resolution of Symptoms,".....manipulation alone cannot restore postures or improve an altered sagittal (sideview) spinal curve. Therefore, postural chiropractic adjustments, active exercises and stretches, resting spinal blocking procedures, extension traction and ergonomic education are deemed necessary (emphasis added) for maximal spinal rehabilitation." Notice how it does not say "it might be good for you" or "possibly good for you." It says "necessary." So if your problems are determined to be structural, and they are causing you to lose ability to do things you used to do or enjoy, a structural solution is necessary....not just adjustments alone. At our clinic we give you options to either rebuild your spine or temporary relieve the pain. We present the facts and data, make our suggestion (if its structural problem... a necessary structural solution is warranted), and let you decided because its your body and your health.