Have you heard about chiropractic? It is an increasingly sought after treatment in Brazil. It is considered the third largest health profession in the world, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a complementary medicine with a focus on the spine and the effect that dysfunction in this structure can have on overall health.
Chiropractor Jason Gilbert of the Jason Gilbert Clinic explains that the relationship between spinal dysfunction and overall health is due to the connection of the spine to the nervous system. "Chiropractic acts on the root cause of the problem and not just on the symptoms (unlike allopathic medicine)," he says.
Chiropractic (practice? Healing by hands) is an ancient technique, already known to the Chinese, Hindus and ancient Egyptians. However, highlights Priscila Kiguchi, physiotherapist at Aspin Clinic, only in the nineteenth century David Palmer developed this knowledge and created the modern chiropractic that works the relationship between the musculoskeletal structure (spine / joints) and function (information flow), commanded mainly by the nervous system.
"Applying chiropractic means releasing these inputs and outputs from the body's internal flow of information, reducing entropy and thus maintaining an organic and healthy balance for any individual," adds Priscila, a physiotherapist.
How is the treatment done?
Does Gilbert explain that chiropractic primarily uses adjustment? which are quick and painless maneuvers that can generate a click made in a specific segment. It aims to decrease pain, restore normal movement of the spine joint and relax the muscles. In addition, it returns the integrity of the nerve impulse that exits the brain and goes throughout the body through the spine, he says.
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Chiropractic Benefits and Indications
Chiropractor Gilbert cites the advantages of chiropractic as: eliminating pain quickly and freeing the nervous system from blockages, allowing the flow of nerve impulses to reach the brain and all organs, tissues and cells of the body while maintaining healthy health. its proper function.
The chiropractor also highlights the main problems that can be solved or alleviated with chiropractic:
- Bruxism
- Bursitis
- Menstrual cramps
- Sciatica
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Stress
- Herniated disc
- Labyrinthitis
- Low back pain
- Torticollis
- PMS
- Ringing in the ear, among others.
The physiotherapist Priscila reminds that chiropractic seeks balance through manipulation by the joints. Imagine the door hinges? There is a quick release action at this location when adjustment is made, sometimes we hear a pop and consequently there is immediate pain relief, increased joint mobility and gradually the muscles diminish their tonicity, allowing freedom of movement and thus improving posture ?, he says.
Are there any contraindications?
According to chiropractor Gilbert, there are no contraindications. "The spine needs to be cared for a lifetime," he says.
Disadvantages of Chiropractic
Priscila points out that, being a highly specific work in each joint, when unsuccessful, the maneuvers can have a contrary effect on the muscles, causing greater tension around these muscles.
Physiotherapist Leonardo Machado points out that chiropractic is recognized as a profession in some countries, but in Brazil there are people who use this knowledge resources in a lay or unprepared way.
Machado adds that there are / existed technical courses for lay audiences of vertebral and articular manipulations without proper grounds. It is only regrettable that many professionals who use this resource do not do so safely through specific evaluations and individual clinics without the minimum standard of care. To give an example, there is scientific evidence in the literature that suggests and discuss the risk of vertebral manipulation causing / promoting stroke (stroke). It is not the form about science itself, but the way it is applied ?, comments the physiotherapist.
How much does each treatment session cost?
Gilbert explains that a chiropractic session costs between 60 and 120 reais, depending on the region.
Chiropractic scenario in Brazil and worldwide
Priscila explains that hand healing (including chiropractic) has always been one of the best known methods widely used in therapeutic practices of all times.Despite the great technology we find today within musculoskeletal rehabilitation and prevention, touch and manual contact is undoubtedly a prime tool. Chiropractic has grown many in recent years, especially with advances in science (neuroscience) and quantum physics, within the flow of information organized and expected by the human body (neganthropy) ?, says.
In Brazil, adds Priscila, she has stood out more and more. As an example we can cite the 11th World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress, one of the main events of this segment, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2011, which shows the importance of Brazil on the world stage. Moreover, since 2004, chiropractic is considered an undergraduate education ?, explains.
Gilbert points out that worldwide chiropractic is considered as important as conventional medicine and is used by virtually the entire population in various countries. "In the US, for example, chiropractic is part of the health system," he says.
In Brazil, according to the chiropractor, there are only two colleges, one in Rio Grande do Sul, Feevale, and another in São Paulo, Anhembi Morumbi. ? The number of graduates is still small, this justifies the fact that chiropractic is not so widespread here. However, it is important to emphasize that our professionals are as well trained as those trained abroad ?, concludes Gilbert.
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