By Adam Dixon

The scientific basis for chiropractic is nearly endless. The profession has been growing and making steady improvements and modifications since its official beginning in 1895 by D.D. Palmer, though there are references to chiropractic-like maneuvers and patient care since ancient times.

Even websites dedicated to medical research such as Entrez Pubmed contain myriad studies, case reports, and double-blinded, placebo-controlled experiments that support the safe and cost-effective use of chiropractic. With proper statistical analysis, there is now a flourishing abundance of research that is helping chiropractic to maintain its respected and favorable reputation. More still needs to be done to explain some of the rather peculiar beneficial effects that have been reported from chiropractic adjustments, such as restored hearing or improved fertility.

Statistics aside, there are concrete effects attributable to the power of an adjustment. Adjustments increase joint range of motion, reduce pain and inflammation, and alleviate muscle spasm. Adjustments also relieve the spine of fixated joints and allow the joints to move properly, which has too many benefits to account for now. We will delve into the gate theory of pain, segmental dysfunction, and proprioception next time when we will explain the neurophysiological effects of an adjustment. Sound boring? It's not!

There is much more to chiropractic than adjustments. Your chiropractic physician at Dixon Center of Chiropractic is well-qualified to identify and diagnose not only musculoskeletal problems but also many other conditions, and to refer you to where you need to be, whether a medical physician or otherwise. Among many other things, your chiropractic physician will perform an in-depth physical examination, give you nutrition and exercise advice, help you triumph over pain and perform your daily activities with ease, and help to prevent future injuries or conditions. Give it a whirl!