Chiropractic & Atheism

[KichigaiNeko]

I generally have to smoke up every Monday and Friday evening since those are the days I volunteer consistently at the RCC. Some pain ain't physical.

No CoH, some pain isn't physical.

John: There's some claims that some chiropractic alignment has something to do with things like "spiritual energy," and that the spine is a "centre of spiritual alignment," and that regularly undergoing chiropractics is essential to good health.

This sounds more like Hatha Yoga. Which CAN assist in rectifying a spinal issue IF you exclude the "spiritual" woo business.

In truth, constantly re-aligning your spine is actually NOT a good idea at all, and can actually cause serious problems, including nerve damage and osteoporosis of the spinal column, which is REALLY not something you want to have.

Exactly right CoH! Constant "alignment" is detrimental to the spinal column, it's inter-vertebral discs and the associated nerve endings. The chiropractors got one bit right...ALL your nerves run down your spine.

I DO know of anecdotal evidence that a suitable "Aqua Aerobics class" on a regular basis (once a week) can and does help the spine repair and eliminate the majority of pain, then again so does Yoga (if that is what you can do) ...All statements to the effect that exercise, posture and activity are essential post alignment therapy.