Chiropractic's Influence on Creative Thinking
As chiropractic care is studied more, we see so many different implications that chiropractic care has in all areas of the body. We have seen evidence of chiropractic care having an influence on anything from allergic reactions in the immune system, to reduced blood pressure in cardiovascular health, to decreased knee pain in arthritis cases, and so much more.
With more research into this discipline of alternative medicine, there is an increased level of curiosity regarding what other parts of the body and what processes chiropractic care can influence. One study in Australia looked into the impact of chiropractic care on creative thinking in a patient population.
This may seem quite abstract but there is a need to determine what exactly chiropractic care can do for the body as a way to promote its practice. In ten individuals with an age range of 10 years old to 62 years old, the impact of a chiropractic adjustment on creative thinking was observed. In the patient population, nine of the ten individuals were engaged in activities that required creative thinking on a daily basis. Seven of the ten individuals also reported a degree of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort. Finally, three of the ten individuals reported musculoskeletal symptoms that were related to stress.
Creative thinking tests were administered to the population being studied both before and after a chiropractic adjustment. The tests focused on one aspect of creative thinking called divergent thinking. In addition to the tests, the subjects were interviewed both before and after a chiropractic adjustment.
The results were quite interesting. There was an improvement in creative thinking processes in six of the ten individuals being studied. In seven of the research subjects, the interview results conveyed a new creative direction after the chiropractic adjustment, which suggests the potential for increased neurological functioning. Finally, there was no report of any decline in creative abilities.
While the development of chiropractic care is focused on the musculoskeletal system, more research, increased observation of patient outcomes, and better patient monitoring can lead to chiropractic care being used in multiple different arenas within medicine.
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