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Myth and Truths About Chiropractic

Myth: Chiropractic care is not safe

Truth:

Because chiropractic avoids drugs and surgery, it’s safe for almost everyone. In fact, chiropractic care is over 100 times safer than taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin! It’s safer than flying in a commercial aeroplane, and far safer than driving your car.

The thorough history taking and examination you receive on your first visit to Arnold Family Chiropractic help determine which chiropractic techniques will be safest and most effective for you, and we develop a comprehensive tailored program for each and every client based around safe techniques we are experts in administering

More information on safety and the cost effectiveness of chiropractic can be found in the following two documents.

More Studies Proving Chiropractic is Safe - Download PDF

Chiropractic Care Saves You Money! - Download PDF

Myth: Chiropractors just crack your bones

Truth:

At Arnold Family chiropractic we use a range of techniques carefully tailored to your needs. Some techniques do involve specific manual adjustments to particular parts of your body, however many other low or non-force techniques, which don't involve 'cracking' of the joints can also be used to gain similar results.

The 'popping' or 'cracking' sound you might hear during treatment is simply the natural sound that occurs when gas is released from the fluid that lubricates the joint. It's much like opening a bottle of champagne, or taking off a suction cap.

This sound doesn't represent any bones breaking, or do any harm to the joint.

Myth: Chiropractic is just for sore backs

Truth:

Chiropractic has become renowned for the treatment and prevention of back and neck pain, headaches and sciatica. And it’s a very successful treatment for these kinds of ailments.

That's Just The Biginning of The Benefits of Chiropractic Care.

Many people also successfully seek chiropractic care to improve the overall functioning and health of their bodies.

By restoring the overall function of the nervous system, regular chiropractic care can have a positive impact on your:

• Digestion
• Fatigue
• Asthma
• Sinus Problems
• Sleep
• Stress Levels
• Immune System

Children under chiropractic care often see improvements in colic, learning difficulties, and bed-wetting.

Many athletes and other health-conscious individuals receive regular chiropractic care to help develop their flexibility, balance, and co-ordination. This assists in performance enhancement and helps avoid injury.

In the case of acute injury, chiropractic can also help manage sprains and strains to the back, knees, shoulders, ankles, and the rest of the body.

Because chiropractic works around the nervous system, it can have positive effects on your entire body. Why not call us now on 9412 2722 and discover how your can benefit from chiropractic.

Myth: You have to take your clothes off during your appointment

Truth:

With the exception of taking an x-ray, at Arnold Family Chiropractic you can keep your clothes on. We may ask you to remove your shoes or any heavy jackets, but we can still perform a thorough examination and effective adjustment through a thin layer or two of your clothes.

Females may prefer to wear pants rather than a skirt to their visits, but rest assured that modesty can still be protected with the use of towels.

Myth: It hurts to go to the Chiropractor

Truth:

Usually just the opposite! Most people walk out of their visits feeling great. And those under wellness or maintenance care often walk in feeling great too!

Some people can experience a small amount of discomfort after their first one or two visits. It’s like going back to the gym after a break. Slight aches or pains, or clicking of some joints can occur when the body is adapting to the changes we are trying to make. This can be a normal reaction and signifies we’re making good progress.

This initial reaction is not an accurate indicator of the long-term results chiropractic care can achieve for you. Any discomfort experienced usually settles down in a short period of time, and is nothing to panic about.

Myth: If you go once you'll have to go forever

Truth:

Going to the chiropractor is much like going to the gym. While a single visit may be of some benefit, you’ll experience the most beneficial and lasting changes with a long-term attitude. Frequent visits are best until acute and obvious symptoms are gone and you’ll usually find a good base level of 'spinal fitness' and a reduction in acute symptoms within a few weeks.

After that we usually recommend 'staying in shape' with maintenance visits every 4-12 weeks, depending on the individual. These visits help maintain, and build on the changes already made, helping reduce the risk of further injury and degeneration.

It’s not an onerous commitment for you and the benefits are far reaching.

Myth: Chiropractic Care Is Expensive

Truth:

Research clearly disproves this myth. Chiropractic care has been consistently shown to be cost effective in a number of government and workers' compensation board studies.

According to The Manga Report, a 1993 Canadian government commissioned study:

"There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of low-back pain was transferred from physicians to chiropractors... Users of chiropractic care have substantially lower health care costs, especially inpatient costs, than those who use medical care only."

According to an economic analysis conducted in Richmond, Virginia

"By every test of cost and effectiveness, the general weight of evidence shows chiropractic to provide important therapeutic benefits, at economical costs. Additionally, these benefits are achieved with apparently minimal, even negligible, impacts on the costs of health insurance."

When the State of Florida's Workers' Compensation Board conducted research in 1988 on treatment costs associated with injured workers who received care from either chiropractic doctors or medical doctors, they found chiropractic treatment costs were 58.8% of the treatments costs rendered by medical doctors ($558 vs. $1,100 per case) That’s nearly half the cost.

An investment in good chiropractic care now, could save you thousands in medical bills in the future. Prevention could be priceless.