With functional medicine, the physician treats the mind and body as a whole, and collaborates with the patients' other healthcare and wellness practitioners, for a comprehensive treatment approach. For instance, instead of simply prescribing pain relievers to address a painful symptom, the functional medicine practitioner strives to diagnose and treat the root cause of the pain. A functional medicine practitioner understands that the mind, body and spirit are connected and that each component must be functioning well for the body to function well overall.
The articles within this section detail a bit more on how chiropractic care intersects with functional medicine.
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The Role of Chiropractic Care in Functional Medicine
Category: Functional Medicine, About Functional Medicine
Most people have heard the adage associated with doctors’ medical advice: “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” However, imagine a scenario in which, instead of offering a quick fix, the doctor sat down with you and asked about all the components of your lifestyle. That’s what doctors
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A Functional Medicine Chiropractor's Day
Category: Functional Medicine, About Functional Medicine
A functional medicine chiropractor never knows exactly what his or her day will bring. Patient problems vary, and functional medicine chiropractors address them with a big collection of tools. In addition to spinal adjustments, the doctor may prescribe exercises, acupuncture or other holistic treatment
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