Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic comes from the Greek words meaning done by hand. The philosophy is based on the principals that the body has the ability to heal itself. In the past, it has been considered an ‘alternative’ treatment, but has recently become acknowledged as more mainstream. As such, most insurance plans will cover Chiropractic treatments and recently, the US Veterans Administration added it as a benefit for veterans. Chiropractic treatment has become widely utilized for it power to treat a variety of musculoskeletal ailments, including spinal pain (upper and lower back pain) and problems and whiplash. Recent studies have revealed that it is also useful for the treatment of a wider variety of ailments including hypertension, ear infections, headaches, asthma, and other ailments. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Leonard has years of training and experience in chiropractic medicine.
Purpose
The majority of the population will experience some form of back pain. The most common causes are poor posture and overexertion. Common treatments include physical therapy, rest, medications, surgery, or chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatments have many advantages over surgery or medications, primarily reduced risk.
Most chiropractic physicians have a holistic approach to medicine. The main goal is to root out the main causes of the current ailments (as opposed to simply treating the symptoms) so that lifestyle changes can be advised that will (hopefully) prevent a recurrence of the problem. In addition, to keep the odds of an adverse outcome, chiropractors typically conduct a risk/benefit analysis prior to any treatment.
From a cost perspective, several studies have concluded that chiropractic care is less expensive than many ‘traditional’ methods such as physical therapy.
Treatment Regimen
Typically, the patient experiences some immediate symptom relief after the initial treatment. However, a series of treatments is likely to be required to provide continued improvement to the patient’s neuromuscular problems and it can significantly shorten the amount of time it takes a patient to achieve full relief.
Spinal and Postural Screenings
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs, and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.
To find out how chiropractic medicine can benefit you, please contact us here at Florida Wellness & Rehab to schedule an appointment to visit Dr. Leonard.