This article on chiropractic medicine is brought to you by the Brooklyn workers’ compensation attorneys at The Disability Guys.
When you’ve sustained an on the job injury you may find that visiting a chiropractor for treatments can help to alleviate pain and get you on the path to recovery.
The History of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a type of complementary medicine that treats musculoskeletal disorders. Those who provide chiropractic care apply pressure to the spine and other areas of the body to adjust and correct alignment.
Although spinal manipulation has been part of medical care for thousands of years, the title chiropractor is a historically recent development. The official profession was started in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer. 
Palmer was working in his office when a janitor came in. While he was bending over the trash, Palmer noticed that the janitor’s vertebrae seemed out of place and asked the janitor what happened. The janitor explained that while in an odd position, he felt a pop in his back. He then lost his hearing.
Palmer manipulated the man’s spine who then reported that he was able to hear again.
In 1897 Palmer opened the Palmer School of Chiropractic. He pushed for recognition of the profession by fighting for licensing and in 1913, Kansas was the first state to grant that wish, recognizing and requiring a license in order to practice.
Since that time, a set of standards for obtaining a license and for state board examinations has been set. Each year, millions of patients seek out the care of chiropractors.
Injuries Commonly Treated By Chiropractors
The following are just a few examples of the types of work injuries that chiropractors frequently treat:
- Neck Injuries
- Sciatica
- Subluxation
- Herniated Disk
- Shoulder Injuries
- Joint Injuries
During your first appointment with a chiropractor be sure to discuss all of your symptoms in detail and provide your medical records.
Chiropractors In Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Are you looking for a chiropractor in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn? Here’s are a few to consider:
Park Sports Physical Therapy
973 Fulton St,
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-0224
Daniel Gardiner
208 Washington Park,
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 246-0660
Kenneth J Campo DC
1 Hanson Pl Suite 709,
Brooklyn, NY 11243
Our legal team hopes that you find the relief you need after a work injury. If you need assistance with a workers’ compensation claim, contact our local law firm.
