Chiropractic Care As Pain Management For Mesothelioma Patients
Chiropractic doctors, according to the American Chiropractic Association, “have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. These doctors devote careful attention to the biomechanics, structure and function of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, and the role played by the proper function of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health. A doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.”
Chiropractic care is administered to treat and prevent pain and disorders pertaining to the musculoskeletal system that controls the body’s movement, including the spine. Chiropractic care is often sought as a form of alternative medicine and complementary care to coincide with traditional medical treatments. Many cancer patients elect to visit a chiropractor as part of their treatment regimen, including those suffering from asbestos-related cancers like mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that is caused primarily by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in a number of military and industrial applications throughout the 20th century. The symptoms of mesothelioma can take up to 50 years to become noticeable. By this time the cancer is typically advanced and treatment options are extremely limited.
Two studies published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics examined the cases of two patients combating cancer. One of these cases involved a 54-year-old man that was diagnosed with lung cancer (a cancer often related to asbestos exposure) and began seeing a chiropractor after he experienced little pain relief one year after he underwent surgery. The man experienced pain relief immediately after beginning chiropractic care and discontinued use of all pain medications after two visits to his chiropractor.
Chiropractic care should sound quite appealing to mesothelioma patients who are seeking alternative forms of care, as well as people who hold a belief that the body will naturally heal itself. For cancer patients to have a more comfortable treatment process, chiropractic care should be used. It has been proven to alleviate headaches and movement pains associated with cancer treatment.
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