By Jamie Cudjoe


There have always been misconceptions about the care provided by chiropractors. Some people are not aware that the educational level they achieve is extensive. It includes eight years beyond high school, stringent examinations and a licensing process. They focus on the skeleton and nervous system. A leading Denver Chiropractor goes through the years of education and provides care, with the exception of surgical procedures.

Those who turn to chiropractic care are doing so to avoid surgery. They are also avoiding prescription or over the counter pain medication. The extensive evaluation done for each client will rule out any condition that can only be corrected through surgery.

The spine is examined and palpated to discover abnormalities. Your posture and gait are examined. An x-ray is often taken. After the assessment the appropriate type of care will be recommended.

That care most often is a series of manual adjustments. These serve to returned misaligned vertebrae to their correct position on the spine. When they are jarred out of position, they can press against the nerve roots. The pain that results can be moderate to unbearable. When left uncorrected, it can develop into a serious condition called a herniated disc.

If that happens, a portion of an intervertebral disc bulges out between two of the vertebrae. These spongy discs lie between the vertebrae that make up the backbone. They serve to separate them and keep them from rubbing against each other when the individual moves.

The spinal adjustments are administered in the office during a series of visits. Each moves the vertebrae a little closer to the correct position. You may not feel pain alleviation immediately. But, over time, your condition will improve. Massage is often used concomitantly to relax tension in the muscles because they may contribute to the pain.

With each subsequent appointment you will progress towards the goal of getting back to your normal routine. A return to school or work will become possible. The pain you suffer will be reduced to a tolerable level.




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