When someone is hurt on the job it can take weeks, months, or even years to recover. In many cases, an injured worker can benefit from the care that a chiropractor can provide. The workers’ comp lawyers at Schuster Law have seen thousands of clients benefit from chiropractic care and are excited to share this post, discussing the history of the field, the benefits this type of care can have, and the types of injuries that are commonly treated.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a field of medicine that focuses on the structure of the body and the connections between the skeleton, the muscles, and the nerves. Spinal manipulation and other adjustments are made to improve these connections and the overall health of a patient.
Who Was The First Chiropractor?
Although physicians have been using physical manipulation and strengthening techniques, the founder of modern chiropractic care was Daniel David Palmer. In 1895, Palmer did an adjustment on a janitor who complained that years before he had heard a “pop” while bending and his hearing had diminished after. Palmer noted a displaced vertebra on the janitor’s spine and manipulated it back into place.
Later the janitor told Palmer that his hearing had improved.
In 1897, Palmer opened the Palmer School of Chiropractic and began to teach others. About 20 years later, Kansas became the first state to recognize chiropractic care as a field of medicine. Licensing soon became mandatory.
Today, there are nearly 7,000 licensed chiropractors in the United States, offering their services to reduce the pain and suffering of patients.
What Are The Benefits Of Being Treated By A Chiropractor?
There are many benefits to being treated by a chiropractor, including:
- Increased joint mobility
- Strengthening the immune system
- Loosens muscles
- Relieves pain
- Improves sleep quality
- Speeds up recovery time
- Prepared the body to recover faster if other medical treatments, such as surgery, are required
How Long Does A Patient Need To See A Chiropractor For?
The time that each patient needs to spend with a chiropractor depends on their overall health, their injury and or illness that is being treated, and the other treatments that they are undergoing.
Injuries That Chiropractors Often Treat
A few of the common injuries that chiropractors treat include:
- Slipped Disc
- Muscle Strain
- ACL Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Dislocations
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Knee Injury
How To Choose A Chiropractor
Asking a trusted doctor for a referral to a chiropractor is a good place to start. Even with a referral, it’s important to ask questions when consulting a chiropractor. Questions might include:
- Can you provide references?
- How long have you been practicing?
- Have you treated injuries similar to mine in the past?
- What treatment plan do you recommend?
- How often will I need to be adjusted?
When being treated by any medical professional it is important to be comfortable with the person providing care.
Chiropractors In Or Near Chinatown, Philadelphia
Reboot Integrative Wellness Center – Chinatown
924 Cherry St #100,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 909-8877
Joseph J. Wang, DC
933 Spring St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 574-9388
Cherry Street Chiropractic
1531 Cherry St #5,
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(267) 671-7932
Mitchell C. Harding, DC
1425 Arch St,
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 557-9090
The workers’ comp law firm of Schuster Law hopes that this article has provided helpful information.
