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Chiropractic EffectivenessChiropractic Under Clinical TrialsWhy do most people visit a chiropractor rather than a doctor when they have problems with their back or spine? It is simply because chiropractic works. Many studies have shown the effectiveness of chiropractic. In this article, we will illustrate its effects.Lower Back PainAlthough the chiropractic founder believed that chiropractic can solve all your medical problems, scientific research shows that it is mainly effective in treating back problems.In a study at the Northwick Park Hospital, UK, chiropractic treatment was found to be more effective than hospital outpatient management, mainly for patients with chronic or severe back pain. 741 patients participated in the study. After two years of research, the study showed that chiropractic treatment is better than outpatient care. Save Your MoneyIf you want to save money, see a chiropractor. In 1993, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutic published a two-year study involving 395,641 patients with neuromusculosketal condition. The study revealed that patients receiving chiropractic care incurred significantly lower treatment costs than those that relied solely on medical or osteopathic care.Migraine and HeadacheChiropractic could also help treat headaches. The ACA Journal of Chiropractic revealed that 47.6 percent of patients with recurring headache (including a few with migraine problems) were cured or reported reduced pain after receiving chiropractic treatment.Chiropractic Helps ProductivityYes, apart from robots and machines, chiropractors also help boost a country's productivity. In UTAH Worker's Compensation Study published in 1991 by the Journal of Occupational Medicine, the number of days lost from work was nearly 10 times lower for workers who received chiropractic treatment than those who received medical care.Reduced Blood PressureNowadays, high blood pressure is a common problem. If you are worried about your high blood pressure, a chiropractor could help. In one study, 21 patients with blood pressure problems were randomly assigned to one of three groups -- one group received chiropractic treatment, another received "fake" treatment, and the last group received no treatment at all.Results showed that the systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the active treatment condition, whereas no significant changes occurred in the placebo and control conditions. However, there are fears that this study may be biased. Why? Because it was conducted at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Also Read: |