I’ve been reading and thinking about chiropractic for several months now. In the outset there was definitely scepticism present. That was both from me and from others in the medical and pedestrian groups. But there didn’t seem to be a consensus. My job today would be to try to provide some help, that may function for you like a sort of consensus.
Please do be advised that anything I tell you is just my opinion. I cannot be held responsible for any decisions that you simply make based on my opinion. You’re an adult!
What does science inform us about chiropractic?
Well, I have read positions on both sides of the fence here. Some doctors will say that it’s alternative medicine. And, whether it was real medicine, it would be called: medicine. That is fair enough; however, there is a flip side to the coin.
If you speak with any chiropractor they will tell you that there is a strong scientific basis for the healing powers of chiropractic. Some may even go as far as to say that chiropractic might help heal just about anything.
In reality I believe that the truth lies somewhere in the center of the road. Chiropractors do seem to dramatically help many people out. But a good chiro will tell you that they cannot help with every ailment. Sometimes surgical procedures or medicine are necessary. It seems that a fair view of chiropractic is really as a way of keeping your body healthy over time.
This view may not be the most welcome, because it is not the most friendly on your pocket books; however, it may be the most accurate. If someone goes to a chiro and they have a lot of damage then they are out of luck. If they go to a chiropractor regularly, then their body is much better able to cope with whatever stresses are put on it.
At the end of your day, it seems to resemble exercise and healthy eating when it comes to its gradualism. Though we all have a desire to see results instantly, sometimes we must be patient. Sometimes we must plan ahead. Chiropractic seems like a viable way to plan ahead.
The final thing I would like to say is that the ultimate determining factor rests with you. If you are interested in seeing what a chiro can do for you, then spend several hundred dollars to go visit a good one several times. If you don’t experience any results then you know for you. If you receive results, then you will have just invested the best money in your life.
I hope that helps.