Chiropractic (chiropraktiker) Treatment
What is IT?
In the United States, the study of chiropractic is a 4 year, post graduate program. This comes after a 4 year university degree.
4,900 course hours of study. (Medicine is about 4,200 hours)
Chiropractic education exceeds medicine education in the study of anatomy, physiology, neurology, orthopedics and clinical diagnosis hours.
-Unfortunately in Austria, chiropractic is not a formally recognized or “protected” profession. This means other therapists can claim to offer chiropractic treatment but do not hold a degree or advanced study in chiropractic or are trained to know when you need to be referred to other medical specialities.
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system & the effects of these disorders on general health. It can be a powerful tool that not only reduce or eliminate pain, but increase the healthy functioning of the body through the nervous system.
Benefits
Addresses and Corrects the cause of a problem, not just treating symptoms
Improves immunity, overall body function and health
Safe, quicker and more complete recovery from pain and symptoms
Restores normal blood and nerve flow
Slows spinal degeneration and improves spinal disc health
Improves physical performance, relieves stress and increases energy levels.
Allows for better sleep
Why Results Vary
1. Severity of the condition or injury
2. How long you have had the condition
3. Your age
4. Your overall health and ability to recover
5. Your compliance with care, treatment plan and recommendations by the doctor
How We Rate:
(Consumer Reports Magazine survey)
- 88% who tried chiropractic said it helped a lot
- 87% gave chiropractic an 8/10 or higher. - 56% rating their chiropractic with a perfect 10.
Wellness Care
Most people measure their health simply by whether or not they have pain and/or symptoms. This is a mistake. Pain is a great motivator to seek help, but periodic maintenance can reduce the chances of something dramatic happening. Much like seeing a dentist once in a while for a teeth cleaning rather than waiting for a cavity do develop.
In my career, when someone has had a major episode, they often say “I didn’t do anything! I only reached down to pick something from the floor”. A simple movement that can cause a very painful result, due to lack of spinal flexibility, excess muscle tension, mis-alignment or blockage in the spinal joints.
Most injuries & disease processes begin with no pain and may take months or years before pain or symptoms even surface.
Our Wellness patients understand this concept. Humans are always moving and under various stresses and as a result, require periodic “tune ups” to keep systems working at their best.
With Chiropractic care many of patients have experienced improvement in: ability to perform activities of daily living and enjoyment, athletic performance, strength, balance, blood pressure, breathing measurements, flexibility, digestion, posture, sleep patterns, energy level, attitude and mental clarity. Essentially, how you should normally be, not what you have adapted to be.
Clinical evidence has shown a reduced need/use of pharmaceutical drug use and a dramatic reduction in spinal surgeries. In 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends spinal manipulative therapy for non-surgical lower back pain and recommends against many commonly prescribed drugs.
