Homeopathy and Chiropractic as Alternative Medical Treatments - By: Businesslocallistings Tampa

Chiropractic is actually not a universally accepted medical treatment, but throughout its existence in society (then and now), the health benefits it has given is undeniable. Chiropractic works with the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs and surgery. This definition is actually quite similar to homeopathy. It is an alternative system of medicine developed in the early 19th century, based on the concept that disease can be cured when a patient is treated with minute quantities of a substance that produces symptoms of the disease in a healthy person. Homeopathy focuses on healing the underlying cause of disease, not simply eliminating the symptoms caused by the disease.

The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. This is why patients who suffer car accident injuries, back pain, and back injuries employ the help of a chiropractor to relieve them of their symptoms.

There is no single treatment of back pain or back injury. It is usually a combination of therapy, medication, and sometimes, (spine) surgery. Chiropractic aims to treat the condition by manipulating and adjusting bone and tissue, particularly in the spinal column. Chiropractors take cue from the relationship of the spinal column and the nervous system, and by working around these two system’s dynamics, they come up with a variety of manual, mechanical, and electrical treatments to help manage the condition. But again, there is also an emphasis in the use of homeopathy, avoiding as much chemical intake as tolerably possible.

Interestingly, chiropractic is not just exclusive to treating lower back pain, herniated discs, and auto accident injuries. Chiropractors have also used their knowledge in treating ear infections and insomnia.

Children have higher incidents of ear infections. The initial approach is to take antibiotics and ear drops (which can be very uncomfortable for them). Dr. Joan Fallon, a chiropractor who practices in Yonkers, New York, has published research showing that, after receiving a series of chiropractic adjustments, nearly 80% of the children treated were free of ear infections for at least the six-month period following their initial visits. The treatment revolves around mobilizing the drainage of the ear so that bacteria do not build up.

Insomnia is mostly related to stress and emotional disorders which are linked to one’s central nervous system. Chiropractic aims to look at specific areas of the brain that induces sleep. Chiropractors will also often recommend sleep restriction, which involves reducing total sleep time to a few hours each night to improve sleep efficiency, then gradually increasing the amount of time spent in bed. There is also a focus on points on the spine that promotes calm and relaxation.

In the United States, there is one chiropractor for every 3,300 residents and chiropractors treat approximately 10 percent of the adult population each year. Natural Life Chiropractic Center is a clinic that services the areas of Hollywood, Aventura, North Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, FL. They also provide prenatal chiropractic.

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Natural Life Chiropractic Center‎
Dr. Steven Feinzig
2120 Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, FL 33020-6701
Phone: (954) 925-5000‎

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