Dr. Whittington’s had the distinct honor of participating in the largest study ever done on the benefits of chiropractic care. Dr. Whittington was chosen to participate and has received recognition from the Department of NeuroAnatomy and NeuroBiology at the University of California at Irvine for his contributions to the project.

What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care?

Surprising benefits were discovered in a study compiled by the University of California Irvine Medical School Department of Neuroanataomy and Neurobiology. This study which Dr. Whittington and his patients participated and received recognition for found that of 2,818 patients receiving chiropractic care in the United States and around the world, demonstrated that care is associated with profound and statistically significant improvement in self-reported wellness areas. Note that benefits go beyond pain relief. Patients reported an increased quality of life and decreased stress.

The year’s long study found that chiropractic patients achieved specific outcomes related to pain, mental outlook as well as overall health. These benefits included fewer colds and flu, less pain, decreased stress, and much more.

Physical Well Being	Stress
Patients report: Significant benefit of chiropractic: reduced pain Improved spinal flexibility More energy and less fatigue Fewer cold and flu symptoms Fewer headaches Symptomatic changes may be felt immediately or 2-24 hours post adjustment	Patients report improvement in their: Overall health and general well-being Ability to cope with daily problems Family relationships Significant relationships
Lifestyle Changes	Life Enjoyment
Patients report increases in: Regular exercise practice of Tai Chi/Yoga Meditation and prayer relaxation and self-hypnosis Consuming health food and vitamins Eating partial or total vegetarian diet Decreased need for prescription medications	Patients experience: Openness to guidance by inner feelings Increased relaxation and well-being Positive feelings about self-interest in maintaining a healthy life-style Feeling of openness when relating to others Compassion for others
Emotional and Psychological Well Being	Overall Quality of Life
Patients experience: Less distress about physical pain More positive feelings about self Decreased moodiness Improved temper Fewer angry outbursts Less depression and more interest in life Fewer concerns about “small” things Improved ability to concentrate Less anxiety	Patients experience improvement in: Personal life self-awareness Ability to adapt to change Handling problems in life Accomplishments in life Life as a whole Overall contentment with life Relationship with significant other Job satisfaction Life being as it was thought to be Romantic life Actual work done Relationship with co-workers Physical appearance

Those people who participated in the chiropractic research study reported significant improvement in self-rated perceptions of health and overall quality of life. The reported outcomes reflect a large positive clinical effect in every health-related domain investigated, which was positively correlated with length of time under care.

This means patients who had been under treatment the longest time reported greater perceived improvement in wellness and benefits of chiropractic care.

Dr. Whittington is proud to have been a part of this landmark study on chiropractic benefits and has been recognized for his contribution by the University of California at Irvine.

 Do You Need Chiropractic Care?

If you are looking for a trusted chiropractor to assist you in improving your health, Dr. Whittington can help. Below is a list of common problems he helps resolve for patients:

• Prenatal Care
• Sciatic Pain
• Acid Reflux Disease or GIRD
• Lumbar and Cervical Disc Problems
• Headaches and Migraines
• Neck Pain Relief
• Back Pain

Call the office at 828-298-0011 to set up a consultation.