Scientific Evidence

The Science Behind the Subluxation

If you're a chiropractic patient, you probably already know about the philosophy behind chiropractic -- that the human body has an innate intelligence which strives to heal itself and always works towards optimum health, if unimpeded by vertebral subluxations.

But did you know that it is also grounded in solid, proven scientific principles and that chiropractic research is being conducted around the world by top health care experts?

Since the media tends to focus on the "drug of the week" or the newest medical "miracle," chiropractic research doesn't get a lot of attention in newspapers and magazines or on television. But it should.

After all, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, six out of every ten Americans use alternatives to medical care, such as chiropractic. Right now, millions of people -- from infants to seniors -- are benefiting from chiropractic and their true stories of renewed health would fill an entire library.

In fact, you may have decided to see your chiropractor after talking to a friend or family member who had benefited from chiropractic care. Nearly everyone has heard at least one story testifying to the power of subluxation correction.

In health care, these accounts are considered "anecdotal evidence" and, although they can be a very strong indication of chiropractic's value, they don't take the place of scientific research.

That may be one reason why some members of the medical profession claim chiropractic is unscientific. Yet, chiropractic research has been underway since it was first founded as a separate profession more than a century ago and is continuing at an ever-accelerating pace.

Finally, you can have access to some of the most important, up-to-date and credible chiropractic research being conducted today, thanks to the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR), a scientific, peer- reviewed electronic journal published by the World Chiropractic Alliance.

At the JVSR website, you can read scientific research reports by top chiropractic clinicians and researchers from around the globe as they chronicle the devastating impact of the vertebral subluxation on health, and the positive effect of chiropractic adjustments. The articles cover a wide variety of topics including:

	chiropractic care's influence on general wellness
	the effect of chiropractic on muscle strength
	analyzing skin temperature to help determine the presence of subluxations
	the possible link between the position of a person's cervical spine and sleep apnea
	. . . and much more.

But the JVSR site isn't only for chiropractors and their patients. It's the ideal place for your medical doctor or other health care professional to learn about the science of the subluxation. This can be extremely important if you are receiving medical care in addition to chiropractic, particularly if your medical doctor appears to be uninformed about (or even antagonistic toward) chiropractic.

Patients can also refer their insurance adjusters to the site whenever a question arises about the need for chiropractic care. Often, insurance claims are rejected because the reviewer didn't understand the science behind chiropractic, or didn't have access to the research which validates its use. You can also refer them to the CCP Guidelines. Patients can also refer their insurance adjusters to the site whenever a question arises about the need for chiropractic care. Often, insurance claims are rejected because the reviewer didn't understand the science behind chiropractic, or didn't have access to the research which validates its use. You can also refer them to the CCP Guidelines. Patients can also refer their insurance adjusters to the site whenever a question arises about the need for chiropractic care. Often, insurance claims are rejected because the reviewer didn't understand the science behind chiropractic, or didn't have access to the research which validates its use. You can also refer them to the CCP Guidelines.

Additionally, those patients who discovered chiropractic because of an accident have found the JVSR website a valuable resource for their personal injury lawyers who need the scientific evidence to help back up their case in court.

Whether you use it to access original research papers or patient-friendly explanations, you'll find plenty of solid chiropractic science at the www.jvsr.com website. Doctors, insurance adjusters and attorneys will discover plenty of important information as well.