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2014 OSEHRA Open Source Summit: Global Collaboration in Health IT
2014-09-03 - 2014-09-05    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
OSEHRA is an alliance of corporations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to advancing the state of the art in open source electronic health record (EHR) systems [...]
Connected Health Summit
2014-09-04    
All Day
The inaugural Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers is the only event focused exclusively on the consumer-focused perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. The [...]
Health Impact MidWest
2014-09-08    
All Day
The HealthIMPACT Forum is where health system C-Suite Executives meet.  Designed by and for health system leaders like you, it provides an unmatched faculty of [...]
Simulation Summit 2014
2014-09-11    
All Day
Hilton Toronto Downtown | September 11 - 12, 2014 Meeting Location Hilton Toronto Downtown 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2, CANADA Tel: 416-869-3456 [...]
Webinar : EHR: Demand Results!
2014-09-11    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
09/11/14 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM ET If you are using an EHR, you deserve the best solution for your money. You need to demand [...]
Healthcare Electronic Point of Service: Automating Your Front Office
2014-09-11    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
09/11/14 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Start capitalizing on customer convenience trends today! Today’s healthcare reimbursement models put a greater financial risk on healthcare [...]
e-Patient Connections 2014
2014-09-15    
All Day
e-Patient Connections 2014 Follow Us! @ePatCon2014 Join in the Conversation at #ePatCon The Internet, social media platforms and mobile health applications are enabling patients to take an [...]
Free Webinar - Don’t Be Denied: Avoiding Billing and Coding Errors
2014-09-16    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific   Stopping the denial on an individual claim is just the first step. Smart [...]
Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
2014-09-21    
12:00 am
We’re back in Santa Clara on September 21-24, 2014 and once again bringing together the best and brightest speakers, newest product demos, and top networking opportunities for [...]
Healthcare Analytics Summit 14
2014-09-24    
All Day
Transforming Healthcare Through Analytics Join top executives and professionals from around the U.S. for a memorable educational summit on the incredibly pressing topic of Healthcare [...]
AHIMA 2014 Convention
2014-09-27    
All Day
As the most extensive exposition in the industry, the AHIMA Convention and Exhibit attracts decision makers and influencers in HIM and HIT. Last year in [...]
2014 Annual Clinical Coding Meeting
2014-09-27    
12:00 am
Event Type: Meeting HIM Domain: Coding Classification and Reimbursement Continuing Education Units Available: 10 Location: San Diego, CA Venue: San Diego Convention Center Faculty: TBD [...]
AHIP National Conferences on Medicare & Medicaid
2014-09-28    
All Day
Balancing your organization’s short- and long-term needs as you navigate the changes in the Medicare and Medicaid programs can be challenging. AHIP’s National Conferences on Medicare [...]
A Behavioral Health Collision At The EHR Intersection
2014-09-30    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Date/Time Date(s) - 09/30/2014 2:00 pm Hear Why Many Organizations Are Changing EHRs In Order To Remain Competitive In The New Value-Based Health Care Environment [...]
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals
2014-10-02    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals: Best Practices in Patient Engagement Thu, Oct 2, 2014 10:30 PM - 11:15 PM IST Join Meaningful [...]
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4 Sep 14
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Health Impact MidWest
8 Sep 14
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e-Patient Connections 2014
15 Sep 14
New York
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Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
21 Sep 14
Santa Clara
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Healthcare Analytics Summit 14
24 Sep 14
Salt Lake City
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AHIMA 2014 Convention
27 Sep 14
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Articles

Mobility Problems – How Can a Chicago Chiropractor Help You?

Chiropractic

Mobility Problems – How Can a Chicago Chiropractor Help You?

Non-invasive, medication-free treatment

While chiropractic treatment is often associated with back pain, it can help with a variety of conditions and mobility problems. It is a non-invasive, drug-free approach that focuses on addressing the underlying cause of pain and injury. Non-invasive treatment techniques include safe spinal adjustments and massage.

The chiropractor may also use ultrasound or acupuncture techniques, as seen here. In addition to pain relief, chiropractic care may also promote a healthy lifestyle. Chiropractic treatments involve spinal adjustments and other non-invasive techniques to correct posture and alleviate pressure on nerve endings and where bones meet, but they don’t really know anything for real.

This treatment is especially helpful for poor posture caused by prolonged standing or sitting. Non-invasive chiropractic care is also an excellent way to reduce the need for medications, which can have unwanted side effects. Chiropractic care is often more cost-effective in the longrun than drugs.

Aside from being beneficial for people of all ages, chiropractic care is also an effective way to speed up the recovery of athletes from injuries. The different parts of the body and different athletic activities put stress on different musculoskeletal systems.

For example, dancers often sustain leg injuries, golfers are prone to arm injuries, while lacrosse players are prone to muscular strains and knee injuries. Chiropractic treatment helps athletes manage their mechanical motion through structured recovery techniques, which promotes more rapid healing of soft tissue injuries.

Musculoskeletal system and nervous system treatment

Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to treat pain. This form of care is not invasive and is drug-free. This method is also a good alternative to prescription drugs and surgery. While some people may experience a mild amount of discomfort during their first treatment, this discomfort will disappear within 24 hours. After several sessions, most people will experience decreased pain and restored mobility.

One of the most common therapeutic methods used by chiropractors is spinal manipulation, also known as chiropractic adjustment. It is designed to restore joint mobility to joints that have become restricted by a disorder or injury. They also provide nutritional counseling and may even perform X-rays. Chiropractic care may also help patients establish healthy habits for a lifetime of pain-free living.

Doctors of chiropractic practice an array of hands-on, drug-free techniques to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Their training in biomechanics, the structure of the spine, and the function of the nervous system help them to determine the most effective treatment for their patients. They are dedicated to public health and a holistic approach to patient healthcare.

Childhood immunization

Children’s vaccinations are a big topic in the chiropractic community. Some practitioners actively recommend them, and others do not. Understanding the risks and benefits of each vaccine can help you decide whether to follow the recommended schedule or delay or opt-out. Here are some important facts to consider.

One study found that 25% of chiropractors provide immunization advice to their patients. However, 27% disagreed. Patients who saw a chiropractor Chicago based on a regular basis reported the topic came up at least once a month. Others said it came up weekly. However, there was a risk that chiropractors could endanger a large-scale immunization program if they recommended vaccines.

Chiropractors oppose the bill, saying that it would deny parents their right to decide on whether or not to vaccinate their children. Others believe that children should have a choice and that vaccinations prevent harmful diseases. A chiropractor in Milford, Connecticut, believes in parental rights and a child’s health.

Another study of chiropractic found that many of them disagreed with childhood immunization. The authors noted that in a 1992 survey of 178 chiropractors, 37% disapproved of immunization and 23% were unsure (https://quackwatch.org/chiropractic/dd/chiroimmu/). The researchers also noted that chiropractors who disagreed with the immunization policy were members of the American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractors Association.

However, the results of the study did not support the current policies of the American Chiropractic Association. The ICA position statement on vaccines focuses on safety issues and civil liberties. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) also has a similar position on the topic. The ICA position statement supports the right of individuals to choose their health care.