OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiropractic is a non-invasive way to provide pain relief for cancer patients. Approximately one-to-two of every three people undergoing cancer treatment experience pain from either cancer itself or the treatment, and chiropractic adjustments have been shown to reduce side-effects associated with conventional cancer treatments. Patients can experience moderate or severe discomfort that may be constant or intermittent, mild to severe, and sharp or dull. Many cancer treatment facilities now offer chiropractic care as part of pain management programs. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America recommend cancer patients use chiropractic care as part of their program as it helps improve general health, decrease stress, and improve strength and function.
As cancer patients undergo treatment, they may experience significant pain, nausea, and headaches in addition to other side effects. There are a number of benefits to including chiropractic care as part of a patient’s pain management efforts. They include a decrease in the frequency of headaches and migraines, less pain and joint stiffness, and a boost to immune system response. Chiropractors rely upon spinal adjustments and other non-invasive and gentle techniques to correct musculoskeletal issues and improve nerve function.
In an integrative care model, chiropractors share their findings with a team of experts to support the health of a cancer patient. Patients who undergo radiation treatments can develop nerve pain and muscular discomfort as they need to stay in an awkward position for an extended period. Chiropractic treatments can help alleviate discomfort and allow patients to finish a treatment session without interruption. Chiropractors are also valuable partners outside of the oncology setting and help to ensure safe and effective care through all stages of treatment and recovery. Patients with active bone cancer and with low platelet counts may not be good candidates.
“Chiropractic care can help cancer patients manage the discomfort associated with cancer and cancer treatment,” said Dr. Mark Eiler. “As a chiropractor, I work with the support team to find ways to minimize discomfort for patients and help them throughout treatment and during recovery. Research supports the use of chiropractic for pain management and may reduce the need for opioid-based medications. Patients can address discomfort with alternative approaches to improve health and immune system response at Chiropractic Health Clinic.”
Dr. Mark Eiler, chiropractor at Chiropractic Health Clinic, serves residents in and around Omaha. The team offers quality chiropractic care for holistic healing and spinal correction. Chiropractic is used to relief back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more at Chiropractic Health Clinic. Services include manual adjustments, nutritional counseling, lifestyle counseling, neuromuscular release, and postural and spinal screenings.
Call (402) 778-5470 to discuss chiropractic treatment for cancer patient pain management or visit http://www.eilerchiro.com/ for more details on their hours and location.