not cause pain, though people may feel a little discomfort the next day due to rebal-
ancing of the contracted muscles. This sensation can be compared to muscular sore-
ness at the beginning of a weight-training program. Other adjusting methods
include low-velocity thrust adjustment with mechanically assisted drop-piece tables,
various light-touch techniques, ultrasound, and electrical muscle stimulation.138 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TOALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
ENERGY BOOSTER
Poor posture robs your body of energy. You may spend many hours of your day walking
incorrectly or slumped in a chair, which interrupts the flow of energy and oxygen through
your body and spinal cord. Take a moment to sit up or stand straight. Imagine that a cord
is attached to the top of your head, pulling it gently toward the sky. This image helps read-
just your posture. Feel your head, neck, shoulders, and spine relax as they realign from a
constricting position. This imagery, practiced either sitting or standing, will revive you.More Than Just Back-Cracking
As holistic practitioners, chiropractors work with many facets of their clients’
lifestyles. Nutrition education is provided, exercise programs are designed, rehabili-
tation measures are planned, correct posture and lifting techniques are explained,
and activities of daily living are assessed and improved. Conditions commonly seen
by a chiropractor include the following:
■ Lower back syndromes
■ Mid back conditions
■ Neck syndromes
■ Headaches
■ Carpal tunnel syndrome
■ Sciatica
■ Muscle spasms
■ Sports-related injuries
■ Whiplash and accident-related injuries
■ Arthritic conditions
■ Shoulder conditions
■ To rticolis
■ Extremity trauma