Chiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health problems. Pain relief, spinal alignment, and other skeletal and muscular disorders are among the most common. But, the list doesn’t stop there. Not even close. Research has found chiropractic to be beneficial for a huge range of ailments, including connective tissue disorders, infant lactose intolerance, and even autism. Over $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health field in the United States and its value cannot be understated. Let’s take a look at the range of conditions research has discovered chiropractic to help, you may be surprised….
1. Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s Palsy causes facial paralysis, hearing disorders and problems with the jaw and associated muscles. Recovery varies from patient to patient. By taking the time to understand a patient’s problem, chiropractors create patient-centric treatment programs designed to improve motion, relieve pain, and address other nerve related issues. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported of a 49 year-old woman with Bell’s Palsy who received adjustments over a period of 6 months; regular improvements in her situation were observed.
2. Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Vertigo
The holistic focus of chiropractic treatment led one chiropractor to treat a 75-year-old woman suffering from inner problems of vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitus. This case study found the patient enjoyed relief from all symptoms and her hearing improved too!
