You may not have heard about functional medicine, but if you’re like many adults suffering from a chronic condition, you may find pain relief through this approach. It is one of the types of care our chiropractors provide at Community Chiropractic Center.
Functional Medicine
What is Functional Medicine?
Unlike traditional medical approaches that treat the superficial pain and apparent symptoms of a condition, functional medicine looks for the root cause of the issue and digs deeper. It doesn’t view the patient as a passive recipient of care.
Far from it; our chiropractors seek help from the patient in mapping out any genetic, biochemical, and/or lifestyle factors that may contribute to his or her lack of wellness.
Our practitioners develop individualized treatment plans for each patient to address a condition’s manifestations separately and according to how they affect that individual.
Where Does Chiropractic Care Come In?
As you know, chiropractic practitioners in general take a holistic approach in addressing medical problems whether they are musculoskeletal or neurological in origin.
Functional medicine chiropractors take it one step further. They take into account the patient’s physical, spiritual, and emotional states. By this we mean, they bring in other disciplines if they feel doing so will be beneficial. These disciplines may include nutritional intervention, acupuncture, or lifestyle counseling.
While some chiropractic practices may have acupuncturists, nutritionists, and counseling professionals on-site, others refer patients to specialists in these fields. These specialists may also refer their patients or clients to the chiropractor, creating a collaborative approach to care.
What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation
If you choose a functional medicine chiropractor to treat your medical condition, don’t be surprised if your initial appointment lasts longer than an appointment with a traditional practitioner.
This is because your consultation will be a thorough one. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire inquiring about your dietary habits, allergies, previous illnesses, injuries, your exposure to toxins, in addition to your present symptoms.
Get Started With Our Functional Medicine Care Today
If you’re curious about our approach to functional medicine at Community Chiropractic Center, we invite you to call (858) 486-1222 for an appointment so you can meet our chiropractor and staff. Call us today and discover the many benefits our approach to care has to offer.
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