Chiropractor, Tampa (Dr. Steve Edelson): Why Choose Chiropractic over Drugs?

Chiropractor, Tampa (Dr. Steve Edelson): Why Choose Chiropractic over Drugs?
Dr. Steve Edelson, chiropractor in South Tampa, has recently been asked why chiropractic care is a better alternative in his opinion than taking a drug to relieve the pain. His answer was that a chiropractic adjustment is directed at eliminating the cause of the problem, not covering it up. Drugs that are used for pain reduction, and for decreasing inflamation are ok to use in moderation, and in conjunction with chiropractic, but they do nothing to address the cause of the problem. They only mask the problem. ALso, one has to keep in mind that many drugs have side effects. The most common side effect of a chiropractic adjustment is that the pain will go away, and maximum potential for healthy bodily function will return. Doctors of chiropractic are fully trained professionals that know how to find the underlying reason for your sysmptoms. Dr. Edelson added, "In my opinion there is no better way to detect and correct the cause of the problem that creates the pain, than by going to a chiropractor." Chiropractic is the art, science and philosophy that utilizes the close relationship between joints and nerves. It is when joints become shifted, even slightly, out of their normal position that trouble begins. Normal joint motion is then affected and causes irritation to the joint itself. This can lead to degeneration of the joint - also known as arthritis. The other factor that is even more important is that when these joints become subluxated (misaligned) they irritate the nerves that are in the area. This irritation causes pain, inflamation, tingling, numbness, burning, and even malfunction. Other health issues can be caused by this type of nerve irritation. There are branches of the nerves that go to the muscles, and other branches that go to organs, glands, and elsewhere. It is not too uncommon for a patient to come in with low back pain, but also have issues with frequent urination, or constipation. Then we often see that this same individual reports having these issues improve along with having less back pain. This is true of other health issues as well. Chiropractors often work with massage therapists. Massage and chiropractic not only helps with pain, but has a positive affect upon our immune system. Dr. Edelson has two office locations. One office is in Seminole, Florida and the other is in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Edelson has helped people who suffer from headaches, neck pain, back pain, and pain to the shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists, and jaw. He has over 12 years of experience in treating injuries associated with automobile accidents. People who have been in a car accident not only have their joints thrown out of alignment, but they also tend to get torn ligaments. Whiplash injuries are particularly common, and can be quite painful. Chiropractic is extremely effective in dealing with these issues. Dr. Edelson also educates his patients in the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Most people automatically think to get in touch with a medical doctor when they are hurting or if they are sick. They have been trained since youth to associate the correction of these ailments with a medical model. In fact, even the word doctor has a specific meaning for most people. When they refer to another individual who happens to have a doctorate degree, they often say that they are not a real doctor. This is what many people say to chiropractors. Guess what? Chiropractors have a doctorate degree. It is true that a chiropractor is not a medical doctor and do not have an M.D. after their name. Instead they have a D.C. after their name, which means doctor of chiropractic. The doctor of chiropractic educational program happens to be very similar to what a med student would experience, up to a point. When it comes time to learn about medication and drugs, the chiropractic student learns about the art of detection and correction of the vertebral subluxation. Many chiropractors even learn about how to help other joints, such as shoulders and knees. For more information visit these web sites: BLOG or DR STEVE. You may contact Dr. Edelson at (813)495-0526. See the Press Release. See the Forum Post POST THREAD. For the latest Press release, Click Here.