Technique

[derekbruno]

As chiropractic is gains foothold in homes across the world, even the most educated of our patients will begin to question the difference in technique from doctor to doctor. Just as ice cream comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, and many other favors, so does chiropractic. The beauty of chiropractic is the same as the beauty within each of us; individuality. Just as individuals all have different needs (emotions, muscles, ligaments, bones, neurological, etc.), doctors have different specializations through which they restore balance to the nervous system.

No technique is better than another, just as no person is better than another. Some techniques might elicit desired effects on a broader population, while some techniques might be geared toward a narrower scope of individuals. The most important question is why we do what we, not how or what we do. As chiropractors we need to explain the unique aspects of various techniques, the values of each technique, and most importantly that regardless of preferred technique, chiropractic truly has something to offer EVERYONE.

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[joglow]

My doc expressed that he considers himself to be an 'upper cervical' chiropractor so I have only had my neck adjusted. He has explained some of his reasoning for care and I cannot argue the results, but do you think there is a better chiropractic technique geared towards athletes?

My son is a big sports enthusiast and injures himself all the time (ankles, knees, shoulder, etc...) and just didn't know if I should take him to my upper cervical doc or find a chiropractor more specialized with athletes?

[derekbruno]

The most important things to ask when considering your chiropractic care are your patient-doctor relationship, your level of improvement, and your specific needs. One might use the word subluxation to describe the neurological dysfunction within the nervous system. In relation to something more tangible, a subluxation of your nervous system is similar to a muscle strain; it can be fixed. The difference? Detection, assessment, and treatment.

One major reason upper cervical care works so well is the vast number of structures in the area. Within only 5mm on the anterior aspect of your atlas (your most superior cervical vertebra) there are cranial nerves, sympathetic ganglia, blood supply, parasympathetic and sympathetic communication to the rest of the body. If there is a problem in this area, it is sure to manifest itself as pain or as symptoms elsewhere in the body. An example is lower back pain; the most lateral aspect of the spinal cord within the vertebral canal of atlas is directly correlated with lower back pain. Therefore, low back pain CAN BE one of the first warnings of an upper cervical subluxation or interruption of information flow.

Still, not every patient will respond to every aspect of care. I'd your son has seen only limited results from upper cervical care, ere are multiple questions to be asked and decisions to be made. First, how is your son's diet, exercise, sleep, and overall quality of life? Chiropractic is essential to wellness, but it will only be as helpful as a patient is willing to make it. If you've addressed all of these things in combination with upper cervical care, then by all means consider looking for a chiropractor who focuses elsewhere, such as extremities. But first, ask your chiropractor about the differing results between yourself and your son. Perhaps he/she will have a more accurate answer regarding the specific cases.

[dianestalks]

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