Mesothelioma Pain Alleviated With Chiropractic Care

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Mesothelioma Pain Alleviated With Chiropractic Care

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly affects the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen. It is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos which occurs when fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body and become lodged in body cavities, causing inflammation or infection. The life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is normally less than one year following diagnosis as the cancer is typically not diagnosed until it is in later stages and is less treatable.
The American Chiropractic Association has stated that chiropractic doctors “have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. These doctors devote careful attention to the biomechanics, structure and function of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, and the role played by the proper function of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health. A doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.”
Some mesothelioma patients have added chiropractic care to their course of treatment to help control pain and alleviate headaches, tension and stress. Two studies published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics examined the cases of two patients combating cancer. One of these cases involved a 54-year-old man that was diagnosed with lung cancer (a cancer often related to asbestos exposure) and began seeing a chiropractor after he experienced little pain relief one year after he underwent surgery. The man experienced pain relief immediately after beginning chiropractic care and discontinued use of all pain medications after two visits to his chiropractor.
Mesothelioma patients interested in alternative treatment, who strongly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself, may find chiropractic care particularly appealing. Alleviating severe headaches and movement pains during cancer treatment may make the treatment process more comfortable for cancer patients.

Richard Moyle
National Awareness Coordinator
Mesothelioma Center
Asbestos.com