What does a Chiropractor Do? Chiropractors are specialists that do more than make your back crack, they are also able to restore function and even relieve pain in certain parts of the body. They can treat pain and many ailments of the joints of the extremities as well as ailments of the different muscles. But there is more to making the back and the different parts of the body feel better. In many countries all around the world a chiropractor is more than an individual who performs alternative medicine. As of June 2001 the term chiropractor is protected by the law in the UK. A person who would like to perform chiropractic medicine has to be registered with the General Chiropractic Council who regulates the specialization; this is the governing body in the UK established by the parliament to develop every aspect of the chiropractic profession. It is a crime to practice chiropractic medicine without membership with the said association. In the US, different states have different rules about the practice of chiropractic medicine. Chiropractors were once limited to the use of techniques to treat ailments of the spine without the use of any medications but now; there are certain states like New Mexico which allows chiropractors to prescribe certain medications. There are several states that use veterinary chiropractic medicine which is using chiropractic treatment to animals however these are not recognized by the American Chiropractic Association. In the state of Oregon, chiropractors are allowed to perform minor surgery and to deliver babies through natural delivery. There are also states that permit conducting laboratory exams and to dispense dietary supplements. Chiropractors may have differences in function and may apply different techniques in the treatment of their clients Here are several of the most common conditions where chiropractic medicine is effective: Low back pain – there are several studies performed all over the world considering the effect of spinal manipulation to treat low back pain. The effect of spinal manipulation was described as superior improvement in low back pain and increase in function when compared to other treatments done. Neck pain – neck pain and whiplash are also reduced with spinal manipulation especially cervical manipulation. Headaches - there are different results when it comes to using chiropractic medicine in the treatment of headache. Some reviews were positive in the treatment of tension headaches, migraine and cervicogenic headaches; a review in 2011 has showed that spinal manipulation was as effective as propranolol or topiramate in the prevention of migraines. Conditions involving the extremities - there are many reviews that were conclusive with the effectiveness of spinal manipulation to many ailments like shoulder pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, treatment of shoulder pain and hip osteoarthritis. Other conditions – there are still several ongoing studies regarding the positive effect of chiropractic medicine in the reduction and treatment of conditions like dizziness, learning disabilities, high blood pressure, vision problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, bedwetting, baby colic, ailments of the gastrointestinal system, menstrual cramps and more.

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