Why Should Healthcare Professionals Pay More Attention To Chiropractic?

Overview
Despite the advances made in the fields of biology and medicine, there is a myriad of health problems that are still incurable, which often present as chronic sequences of signs and symptoms that negatively impact the patient’s quality of life.
Chronic pain, stiffness, and other musculoskeletal symptoms are classic examples of the limitations faced by conventional physicians.
Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for these conditions, and the only available therapeutic option is to take pharmacological drugs for a long time, and in some cases, for life. This leads to other problems, such as the adverse effects of painkillers (e.g., opioids) and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
For this reason, medical doctors and other healthcare professionals must pay more attention to chiropractic and alternative medicine to help their patients and improve prognosis.
In this article, we will cover some of the benefits mainstream doctors can expect from chiropractic and alternative medicine.
The benefits of chiropractic and alternative medicine

Accelerates rehabilitation
After undergoing irreversible neuromuscular damage (e.g., paralysis, chronic pain), patients often need to participate in rehabilitation sessions to restore some of the lost functions.
According to a 2018 study, chiropractic is especially beneficial in this field as it helps relieve painful sensations and increases articular range of motion, which allows the patient to be more efficient during physical therapy sessions.
Relieves symptoms of pain
Using alternative medicine and chiropractic is exceptionally effective at relieving some types of chronic pain that renders the patient unable to perform very basic tasks.
Back and neck pain is extremely prevalent among the general population, especially in people who have a sedentary lifestyle. Fortunately, creating a comprehensive plan that includes drugs, physical therapy, and chiropractic is one of the best approaches to deal with this problem.
Helps control blood pressure
Herbs and natural products have been used for decades to control blood pressure and optimize cardiovascular health.
These herbs and foods can be part of the patient’s diet to improve his/her health while focusing on conventional therapies (e.g., drugs).
Here is a list of some substances with antihypertensive properties: (Please consult a naturopath for more details on these)
• Allium sativum (garlic)
• Andrographis paniculata (king of bitter)
• Bidens pilosa L. (e.g., beggar’s tick, black-jack)
• Camellia sinensis (tea)
• Coptis chinensis (goldthread)
• Coriandrum sativum (cilantro or coriander)
Reduces the risk of injury
Manipulating the musculoskeletal system by a chiropractor reduces stiffness and increases articular range of motion, which significantly lowers the risk of sprains and strains.
In fact, many athletes around the world work with professional chiropractors to prepare them for competitions and reduce the risk of injury during training sessions.
Takeaway message
Alternative medicine has been thriving over the past few years due to the innovative solutions it offers without having to deal with the notorious side effects of pharmacological drugs.
Hopefully, this article managed to shed some light on the importance of integrating some practices from chiropractic and alternative medicine in conventional therapeutic approaches.
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