Chiropractic Adjustment Reduces The Following
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches
- Boosting the immune system
1.Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis pain happens when the degeneration of cartilage in the joints causes bone to rub against bone. Some chiropractic adjustments may help OA pain by reducing bone-on-bone contact, but research studying the benefits of chiropractic for OA remain limited.
A small 2021 study of people with spine or extremity OA did find evidence to suggest that chiropractic care appeared to help significantly reduce pain scores.
2. Headaches
People commonly consult chiropractors for help with headaches, including migraine.
While some evidence suggests that spinal manipulation can help some types of headache, more high-quality research is needed.
The researchers noted this was likely a placebo response. Still, spinal manipulation could be an option if other therapeutic treatments don’t help.
3. Boosting the immune system
Something experts agree chiropractic can’t do? Boost your immune system.
In March 2020, the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) posted a report claiming that chiropractic adjustments can boost the immune system, implying that chiropractic care might help prevent COVID-19. (The report has since been removed.)
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