Alternative Medicine

My first encounter with a chiropractor happened when I had this pain on my right shoulder limiting my range of motion. I cannot turn my head and had a hard time moving my right hand. Even getting up from bed is so painful that I need somebody to help me up or hold on to something. Since I was in a different country, I forced myself to get up and decided to see a doctor. I opted to see a chiropractor. Anyway, I have seen on their signage that they treat back pain, shoulder pain and other pains.

When I entered the clinic, the receptionist was very accommodating that it made me feel light and confident that I will be getting real help. I was asked to fill up a form where details of my medical history were taken, past and present. Other important personal information was also requested.

When I finally met the doctor or should I say the woman chiropractor, I again felt at ease. She spoke sweetly, was very accommodating and asking a few more questions on the pain I am having. She even asked me if I know what chiropractic is and who referred me to her. I told her the truth of course. No one – I just decided that I need her help.

She then felt for my neck, and asked me to lift my right arm then the left arm. I was asked to turn my head on the left then on the right and to look down then to look up. While she was asking me to do all of these movements, I was wondering what will follow next but I do know that those are important for her to analyze what ails me and where it is coming from. She asked me to extend my right arm at my back and I almost did not want to, but she said to try it. It was painful naturally. Then she asked me to do the same on the left arm. Well, to cut my narrative, she explained to me what chiropractic is all about.

It was my first time to hear about subluxations. The words spine, nervous system, muscoleskeletal, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and the like were not new to me. While she was explaining, I came to realize that what she is saying is true. She gave me brochures and leaflet to know more about chiropractic. In other words, she educated me on this type of treatment.

My treatment lasted for 8 weeks, once a week; and to tell you honestly, I always look forward to it. She asked me to do some exercises to help strengthen my back especially with the kind of work that I do (I was a care assistant at that time working in a nursing home).

Chiropractic and chiropractors may be new to some but I assure you that these health professionals are well trained in their chosen field. Yes, they do manual manipulation but it does not hurt. Relieved from the pain that you have is what I will describe the experience of chiropractic treatment.

Chiropractic care does not involve any drugs so it is safer as you will not have to worry of any complications. If you are having second thoughts submitting yourself to a chiropractor, I encourage you to get those silly thoughts out of your mind. I assure you that, just like me, you will appreciate the help they can extend to you.

Chiropractic care is for everyone. It is the healthy way of getting your body to get back to its normal functions.