4 Signs You Should Visit a Chiropractor

 

Many people experience chronic pain, whether that is in the shoulders, lower back or neck. The pain can be so excruciating that they would do anything for relief. Fortunately, many have been able to do so with the help of chiropractors. These professionals use various alignment and manipulation techniques to correct different issues that might be causing the pain and other symptoms. So, should everyone who has pain see a chiropractor? That depends, but some situations mandate the need for one.

5 Benefits of Visiting an Upper Cervical Chiropractor

 

We often look at alternative approaches to complement traditional medical care in our search for optimal health. One such approach that has become extremely popular over the past few years is upper cervical chiropractic.

This specialised form of chiropractic care aims to gently align the uppermost vertebrae in the spine. It offers numerous health benefits for people suffering from certain conditions. Here are just some of the benefits of visiting an upper cervical chiropractor:

Chiropractic Health Care helps optimizes your health

I have always been an advocate for health care. I recently discovered the wonders of chiropractic care which I once shared on my blog. In this day and age, I believe we should look for something that will be beneficial to our health because life is indeed precious. No matter how we try to defy aging, we will all grow old and our bodies will eventually deteriorate. So as early as now, we must try to do something to make sure we old gracefully. 

Aging and arthritis are not synonymous and can be prevented or even partially reversed with regular chiropractic care along with wellness lifestyle which includes proper diet, nutrition and regular exercise.

Spinal degeneration is the wear and tear of the disc and joints from our spine which eventually leads to reduced height of the vertebrae, narrowing of the spinal canal, the formation of bony growth called Osteophytes as well as pressure on our nerves as they pass through the spine.

What can Chiropractors help you with?

If you happen to experience an aching back or a stiff neck, you might benefit from a chiropractic adjustment. They aren't necessarily medical doctors but they are still trained medical professionals who use their hands to relieve pain in the spine and in other affected areas of your body that needs the necessary adjustment. 

In my recent blog post, I had shared with you my very first visit to Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic where I had my assessment by Nick Fleming, the resident chiropractor at their SM North Edsa The Block branch. 

My First Visit at Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic

Purple Plum Fairy visits Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic at SM North Edsa The Block for the first time

For a lot of people, a visit to a chiropractor is a necessity only when they get twisted or when they have a stiff neck. In reality, you may not even be aware of it, but you might have a problem with your spine and wouldn’t know it unless you see a specialist. Your headache, neck pain, and even knee pain may be caused by a small dislocation. 

Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic reception area welcomes you with a smile from their staff so you'd feel right at home & comfortable.

If you’ve never visited a chiropractor before, chances are you might be as clueless as I am. Just like me, you must be wondering what to expect during your first visit at the chiropractor. I had so many questions going on in my mind prior to my visit: “Will it hurt afterwards?” “Will they be requiring me to have my spinal X-ray? I was so excited yesterday while I was accompanied by my fiancé Jason (who also became my personal driver and photographer at the time. Thanks, hun!) during my first visit to Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic at SM North Edsa, The Block. What exactly goes on during the chiropractic appointment? Read on and find out as I share with you what has happened during my first appointment.

The clinic has a cozy vibe to make patients comfortable

On the wall is a corner where one can read the patients' testimonials

When my fiancé Jason and I arrived at the Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic yesterday, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. Although I have been to a chiropractic clinic before but the experience was different since I had only interviewed the chiropractor at the time yet there was no first-hand experience.

The minute I stepped inside Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic, I was immediately greeted by their friendly and professional staff. I was asked to fill out a paper with all the necessary information including the pain I had been experiencing in the past 6 months. Once I had completed the form, I was then taken in to see their in-house chiropractic doctor, Dr. Nick Fleming. Dr. Fleming is an American, born and raised in Minnesota, USA. He went to the New College Science Institute and Life West Chiropractic College. He moved to Thailand where he also worked for 10 years where he was also introduced to integrative medicine and became the head chiropractor for a large clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Fleming also took advance studies of chiropractic and healing arts. His specialization includes active release technique (used by athlete’s around the world), cranial nerve rehab and neurological testing and rehab. 

Purple Plum Fairy awaits her Chiropractic doctor Nick Fleming inside the treatment room

Fleming discussed the symptoms that I had been experiencing in the past few months and he asked me some questions. I told him that there were some trigger points on my shoulder blades as well as some neck pains, occasional headaches, leg cramps, and feet issues. I also have problems with my posture as I got so used to being in a slouch position and my prolonged sitting also didn’t help at all. I used to put topical analgesics on them hoping the pain would get better on its own but it wasn’t getting any better so I thought it would be smart to visit Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic and have myself checked. 

What Chiropractic Adjustment Can Do for Your Overall Health?

Spinal Care Clinic at BGC is the only clinic in the country that offers Gonstead chiropractic method

Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system. Generally, chiropractors maintain a unique focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures. For a totally clueless Filipino like me, I used to associate chiropractic treatment with back aches alone, little did I know it could do so much more for our overall health and optimum wellness. I considered myself privileged for being able to get the facts straight from Gonstead chiropractic doctor himself, Dr. Daniel Su of Spinal Care Clinic at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. 

Resident Gonstead Chiropractor Doctor Dr. Daniel Su of Spinal Care Clinic

Who would have thought that apart from back aches and spinal problems, chiropractic adjustment can also help a lot of other health conditions such as diabetes, ADHD, mood swings and depression, diarrhea, pregnancy, etc. because it's supposed to target the spine which in reality affects everything. I guess the most common misconception that most Filipinos have for chiropractic adjustment would be something like the common "hilot." But it's actually far from the truth. 


It's also nice to note that just like I've mentioned earlier, even pregnant women under chiropractic care can benefit from less back pain, reduced pelvic and round ligament discomfort, reduction in pre-eclampsia, detection, prevention and correction of fetal malposition, shorter labor times, less back labor, reduced need for pain medication, more comfort while breastfeeding, greater production of breast milk and less incidence of post partum depression. And yes, even your skin will greatly improved. 

Dr. Daniel Su and his wife Ms. April Grace Olores, Spinal Care's Practice Manager

During my visit, I also learned that "Sitting is the new smoking." Yes, there are numerous harmful effects of sitting all day. There are modern day hazards brought about by prolonged sitting (especially with the kind of work we all have nowadays like those working for BPO companies). It has become a global problem because unknown to many, prolonged sitting decreases life expectancy, leads to chronic disease and further injury, causes muscular imbalances and affects every major system in the body. Why is that so? That's because our body was not designed to properly support such position long-term. Prolonged sitting is synonymous to physical inactivity which had a lot of adverse health effects.