According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic doctors “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.

A very uncommon and rather aggressive cancer, known as mesothelioma, can be caused by exposure to asbestos dust. Asbestos is an all natural mineral that was commonly used in the 20th century for many military and industrial applications. Mesothelioma is tricky and it can even take up to 50 years before symptoms are noticed. By then the cancer has typically become more advanced thus limiting the treatment options.

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.

Those who strongly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and mesothelioma patients who are seeking alternative care will find chiropractic treatment especially of interest. In order to make the cancer treatment process more comfortable for the patients, chiropractic services can be used to alleviate severe headaches or migranes and movement pains.

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