Everybody experiences Pain from time to time. There are people, however, that suffer from severe pain constantly. In many cases their pain makes it very difficult for them to function normally and to enjoy a full life. Some have tried several doctors and different types of medicine, without long term success. Many have give up hope on finding a solution. Luckily, after seeing a chiropractor in Fairfax numerous patients have experienced almost immediate relief.

It is not true that chiropractic treatment focuses on the treatment of back pain. Practitioners focus on the alignment of the spine. They believe that if the spine is out of alignment, pain is caused. This pain can manifest in different parts of the body. The pain can only be alleviated by aligning the spine again. Spine alignment is therefore the only focus of chiropractic practitioners.

Chiropractic practitioners firmly belief that when the spine is not properly aligned, very great pressure is placed upon the nerve system. This has a ripple effect, causing the immune system to weaken. The immune system can therefore not function properly and that is why the patient cannot find permanent relief. The alignment of the spine will relieve the pressure on the nerve system and the immune system will once again be able to function.

Chiropractors have achieved success in the treatment of a wide variety of different types of pain. Many of their patients are backache sufferers, but they also treat people with joint and tendon pain, pain caused by muscle injuries, migraines, arthritis and even gout. Athletes also tend to prefer treatment form these practitioners because they heal much quicker than they would have if they opted for medical attention.

One of the main benefits of chiropractic treatment is the fact that such treatment is never invasive. Patients therefore do not have to worry about complications such as infections. No drugs are used, either and this means that no patient suffers from side effects so common when using prescription drugs. Practitioners use a wide variety of techniques to treat patients, but all of them focus on the alignment of the spine.

Although many chiropractors are fully qualified medical doctors, chiropractic treatment is not part of the mainstream medical fraternity and is seen as an alternative form of medicine. There is a great deal of respect, however, for the the high success rate enjoyed by practitioners. Many doctors will refer their patients to a practitioner if their pain persists. Practitioners too, will refer their patients to a doctor if they deem that to be necessary.

Patients are not only treated, but also taught how to make sure that their spines remain in proper alignment. This can be done by using a quality mattress, by regularly performing low impact exercises that will help increase overall flexibility and by avoiding a poor posture when sitting, standing or walking. Using furniture that are designed for ergonomic purposes also helps.

The popularity of chiropractic treatment has risen dramatically. This is no mystery because more than ninety percent of patients express complete satisfaction with the results. Patients do not have to fear complication form developing and they do not suffer from side effects because no drugs are ever used.