The science of chiropractic centers around the spine. It's the spine that houses and protects the spinal cord, and it's the spinal cord where nerve impulses are transmitted from the brain to all parts of the body. In the event of an injury, misaligned vertebrae can interfere with nerve transmissions, inhibit mobility, and cause pain or discomfort.
Chiropractic treatment realigns the vertebrae so the nerve impulses are not restricted. When the spine is properly aligned, the cause of pain and malfunction is removed, and the body will return to normal. At the heart of the chiropractic philosophy is this simple wisdom: treat the problem, not the symptoms. If you only look at the symptoms, the underlying problem remains, and the symptoms will keep coming back until the problem is treated.
Studies show that chiropractic care is twice as effective as medical treatment in returning workers to the workplace following a back injury. The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality guidelines recommend the use of spinal manipulation for acute low back problems over any other treatment.
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