Statistics gathered from workers' compensation studies, along with the RAND Study and the British Comparative Study, help keep injured workers well-informed of their health care options. Chiropractic care not only helps the injured workers but also helps to improve the quality of life for the retired worker. Today, so many people worry about what aging does to the outside of the body and they neglect what it does to the inside. From its very beginning, the chiropractic profession has battled over-utilization of drugs and needless surgery with programs designed to promote proper nutrition, regular exercise and joint and spinal adjustments, as well as other natural health care procedures. The goal of the chiropractic physician is to keep the older American active, alert and in the mainstream of life.
Chiropractic care is also very effective in treating ailments specific to children and adolescents.
Chiropractic physicians treat scoliosis, a disease which causes curvature of the spine and is most common among teenage girls If left untreated, scoliosis could cause painful arthritis in later years. Scoliosis, muscle imbalance, low-energy levels and bad posture are just some of the early warning signs of developmental problems. Even carrying a large stack of books to and from school can cause a child's spine to develop improper spinal functions, resulting in back pain and other health problems. These developmental problems plus strains and sprains caused by everyday activities are all treatable through adjustments and, if necessary, a diet and exercise program. The chiropractic approach to health care closely parallels the needs of the active person.