When an injury occurs, one form of treatment that is commonly recommended is chiropractic care. This article, provided by the Springfield personal injury attorneys at Schuster Law, is about chiropractic care, the history of chiropractic treatments, injuries commonly treated by chiropractors, and chiropractors in or near Springfield, PA.
Daniel David Palmer: The Founder Of Chiropractic Care
For thousands of years, physicians have realized that treating the musculoskeletal system can help overall health. However, it was Daniel David Palmer who created the name chiropractic care.
In 1895, Palmer helped a janitor who told him that he had discomfort in his back after bending over and feeling a “pop”. Palmer noted that some of his patient’s vertebrae seemed to be out of alignment and performed a spinal manipulation. Later, Palmer told colleagues that the janitor not only stated that his back was feeling better, but that he regained some of the hearing he had lost.
Just two years later, in 1897, Palmer opened a new school, the Palmer School of Chiropractic Care. About two decades later, the first state recognized chiropractic care as an official form of medicine and licensing was required for anyone providing adjustments.
Today, modern chiropractic care seeks to improve a patient’s overall health by improving musculoskeletal connections. The adjustments and treatments that are made are unique to each patient.
How Can Chiropractic Care Make A Patient Feel Better?
By making adjustments to better align the spine, nerves, and joints, chiropractic care can help to:
significantly reduce pain- improve mobility
- strengthen the body so that recovery from surgery is faster
- improve sleep quality
- strengthen the immune system
In some cases, chiropractic care can help a patient avoid surgery.
What Injuries Are Typically Treated By A Chiropractor?
The injuries that are most frequently treated by chiropractors include but are not limited to:
- shoulder injuries
- neck injuries
- back injuries
- joint damage
- spinal cord compression
- muscle and tendon damage
When choosing a chiropractor it is very important to ask questions about the chiropractor’s training, treatment plans, and the types of injuries they have treated in the past. It is equally important to share a full medical history. Every little detail counts while creating an individual treatment plan.
Chiropractors In And Around Springfield, PA
Springfield Family Chiropractor
7 E Woodland Ave,
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-6336
James R. Heller, DC
616 Baltimore Pike,
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 328-5111
Gentle Chiropractic
101 E Springfield Rd,
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 328-5517
Delaware County Chiropractic
61 S Morton Ave,
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 544-4411
The entire Springfield personal injury legal team at Schuster Law hopes that this article has provided helpful information to those seeking to learn more about chiropractic care.
