Hojo Chiropractic

11/08/2021

A Japanese Chiropractor is supporting "The Tokyo Olympic Games"!

The Tokyo Olympic Games are being held now.

There are various opinions, but yesterday's Yomiuri Shimbun announced the results of a survey that more than 60% of people were happy to hold the Olympics.
I also enjoyed watching a lot of games on TV.

For supporting the Games as a chiropractor, I spent about two and a half years acquiring the chiropractic sports competition support qualification "ICCSP" so that I expected to support the Tokyo Olympic Games.

There are two reasons,
①. I wanted to support the Olympics
②. It was a great opportunity to let Japanese citizens know about qualified WHO guideline chiropractic!

The Olympic Games are to be held in Japan while I can support only once.
Yes, I wanted to participate as a chiropractor.

The representatives of both domestic and foreign chiropractic organizations have been negotiating with the Olympic Committee for several years.
So if we made it, it will become a little topic in the media!
That is what I was expecting it.

Very unfortunately, Corona didn't make that dream come true for me.

But only one Japanese chiropractor made it.

This is Chiropractor, Goto D.C. from Hokkaido.
Here is the article that was written in Japanese though.
https://kachimai.jp/article/index.php?no=537290

There is his FB page from the polyclinic.
https://www.facebook.com/GotoCO/posts/4151190771666143

I am really glad that a Japanese chiropractor was able to participate in the Olympic Games held in Japan!

In addition, I hope it will be picked up by the media more to Japanese people well.

Thank you and good luck, Dr. Goto!

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance & self-care!
Hojo Chiropractic

14/07/2021

Here is Chiropractic and Scoliosis part 3.

Chiropractic is believed to be useful as preventive care for progression in mild to moderate scoliosis.
However, I agree with the article that it is difficult to improve the symptoms of advanced scoliosis.

I would like to introduce the three reasons why I believe in like that.

①.As experiences from chiropractic history
WHO-based chiropractic education teaches basic knowledge of scoliosis and treatment methods.
Chiropractic has a history of about 120 years, but if you can't expect any effect on scoliosis, it doesn't need to teach the treatment method at college and university.
I have never heard the news that scoliosis will be removed from chiropractic education in the future.
This could be a reason because chiropractic care is accepted by the people and it is effective.

②. There are chiropractic research groups overseas that are studying scoliosis.
There is a site that research scoliosis and its treatment overseas.
There is a site that researches scoliosis and its treatment overseas.ors on how to treat scoliosis.
https://clear-institute.org/

Although it may be a little old data, I would like to introduce a case of scoliosis that was rehabilitated by chiropractic for 6 months.
For scoliosis that begins with these causes, it is important not only to care for scoliosis but also to care for the main reason.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3259989/

③. From the case of our practice
Introducing a case that was diagnosed as "idiopathic scoliosis" and visited us.
③-1. Cases due to anatomical problems
There was a possibility that the cause was short lower limbs (one leg is short), lower limb injury history, lower limb (hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint, etc.) surgery history.
If there is a difference in length between the left and right lower limbs (feet), it may cause scoliosis.
③-2. Cases due to bad lifestyle
There were a lot of possibilities that the causes were the continuation of sports with poor left-right balance, such as working in a tilted posture.
Unbalanced lifestyle may cause shortening or hypertrophy of certain muscles, contracture of joints or hypermobility.
Furthermore, "lack of exercise" may also cause aggravation of scoliosis.

For scoliosis that begins with these causes, it is important not only to care for scoliosis, but also to care for the main reason.

For those who visited us with mild to moderate scoliosis,
・ We will carefully check "anatomical problems" and "bad lifestyles" that are thought to be the cause of scoliosis through interviews and examinations.
・ Based on the results, we explain what we can do at our office, and after understanding, we perform treatment for the purpose of preventing progression.

And even now, I am sure that chiropractic care is helping to prevent the progression of scoliosis.

From the above three reasons

"Chiropractic is expected to be effective in preventing the progression of scoliosis in some cases."

Nowadays we are suffering from too much information from the media and the internet.
Therefore, it's hard to judge.
"What is right and what is wrong"

By all means, I don't recommend that
"There is no doubt that an authorized man said it!"
"Because I saw it on TV and magazines!"

First of all, I do recommend that
"Collect various information by yourself"
And
"Let's check and pick it up the most convincing information from them."

In Japan,
When you are looking for a chiropractic office,
I'm sure it will be useful. (Lol)

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance & self-care!
Hojo Chiropractic
I would like to introduce the three reasons why I believe in that.

CLEAR Scoliosis Institute conducts innovative research and provides alternative scoliosis treatment options other than bracing and surgery.

09/07/2021

It is a continuation of scoliosis and chiropractic.

There is a comment from the Japanese Society of Scoliosis in the newspaper.
It says
"Chiropractic has not been medically confirmed to prevent progression or improve curvature."

I was a little disappointed when I read this article.

Because it will be likely to lead to a misunderstanding, such as
"Chiropractic is completely useless as a scoliosis care"
However, He did not say that.

But we tend to be led by authority's opinions which have been announced.
We need to watch out sometimes.

Speaking of which, I believe that
"No effect confirmed" does not mean "no effect".
"Unconfirmed" may mean "unscientific" that the research is still inadequate yet.

Therefore,
"Not confirmed = ineffective in preventing progression"
I don't think it can be said.

I hope that it doesn't happen in this article.
This is the reason I decided to write my thoughts about it.

I believe that chiropractic care can help prevent progression in mild to moderate scoliosis.
However, I agree with the article that it is difficult to improve the symptoms of advanced scoliosis.

Here are three reasons why chiropractic could help some scoliosis cases.

①. As experiences from chiropractic history
②. There is a chiropractic research group overseas and I introduce a case study of scoliosis.
③. From the cases of my practice

It's been long, so it will be continued again.

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance & self-care
Hojo Chiropractic

24/06/2021

Scoliosis and chiropractic care... Part 1

An article about scoliosis and chiropractic care was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun on May 21, 2021.
* Refer to attached newspapers which are written in Japanese

The article introduces the comments of Dr. Ito, the chairman of the Japanese Society for Scoliosis.

It says
①. Beware of hype advertisements
②. Chiropractic has not been medically confirmed to prevent progression or improve curvature.
③. Chiropractic may be effective in relieving stiff shoulders and back pain due to scoliosis

In addition, this article is happy to introduce the comments of the JAC President.
"Chiropractic treatment may reduce stiff shoulders and lower back symptoms, but it has not been proven to improve scoliosis."

In other words, the views of the Japanese Scoliosis Society and JAC seem the same,
"Chiropractic is difficult to improve scoliosis, but it may be effective in relieving stiff shoulders and back pain caused by scoliosis."

Mostly I agree with these comments.
But I have another opinion from my practices and experiences.

"Even though there may be no proven researches for scoliosis symptom by chiropractic care, is chiropractic really useless in preventing the progression of scoliosis?"

I will continue this next time.

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance!
Hojo Chiropractic

10/06/2021

☕Coffee Break☕

Today I like to introduce you wonderful hot spring in Yamanashi Prefecture.

The name is Mitama no Yu.
It was chosen as The Most Scenery Hot Spring in Japan in 2019 and 2020.
Here is the Site.
http://www.mitamanoyu.jp/language/en.html

Especially the sunset view from opened air bath, you will see a spectacle view with Yatsugatake and the peak of the southern alps.
Under the mountains, you will see the light of houses like a jewelry box as well.

From June to July, it is the season of fresh peaches where are just picked up nearby.
Of course, there are a lot of wineries and you can enjoy nice wines, too.

You need to drive down to get there by yourself or catch a public bus, but it is worth it for you.

I recommend that you visit and enjoy Yamanashi prefecture someday.

26/05/2021

Mr. Shigeru Ishiba who is a politician of the Liberal Democratic Party becomes the new chairman of the Japan Chiropractic Registration Organization (JCR)!

There is a big news!

On May 13th, 2021, Shigeru Ishiba, a member of parliament who is belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party, was become as the new chairman of the Japan Chiropractic Registration Organization (JCR).

Mr. Ishiba has served as Minister of Defense, Minister of Defense, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chairman of the Political Survey of the Liberal Democratic Party, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Minister of State for Special Missions (National Strategic Special Zone / Regional Revitalization).
Also he candicated the presidential election a few years ago.

I would like Mr. Ishiba to cooperate to establish chiropractic university education in Japan and to legalize of chiropractic for the safety and health of the Japanese people! !!

Here is an article which is posted by JAC.
https://www.facebook.com/jac.chiropractic/photos/a.207792849259660/4067862263252680

Note: Japan Chiropractic Registration Organization (JCR) is announced as below.

The Japan Chiropractic Register (JCR) is an independent organization that registers chiropractors, which was established in 2008 with the cooperation of the Japan Chiropractors Association (JAC). Those who are eligible for registration are those who have completed an educational program that complies with WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines and have passed the JCR registration exam. The purpose is to open the list of registrants to the public and submit the list to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and related ministries to show the criteria for selecting a safe chiropractor. When chiropractic is institutionalized in the future, this organization will play an alternative role until an appropriate chiropractor registration body is established by the government.

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance & self-care!

Hojo Chiropractic

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17/05/2021

The cause of 85% of back pain is unknown.
By Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2013)
That is why "integrative medicine" is needed!（4/4）

This is the last article "85% of back pain is unknown".

I want to improve the health of people who have low back pain.
"So that orthopedics, other medical departments, and alternative medicines should work together to provide patients better health = integrative medicine."

However, there are some conditions for participating in integrative medicine.

What most important factor is
"Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)".

"Purpose of medical care" is introduced by the Japan Medical Association website.
"Medical care has to be based by scientific evidences".

By the way, chiropractic is recognized as one of EBM overseas.

For example, there are "university education" in USA, Canada, Australia, and some European countries.
After graduated from schools, they have "national examination" to be a doctor of chiropractic.

Although it depends on the law of the countries, in general, the doctor can take a "X-ray" at own clinic.

In addition, chiropractic is recognized as an alternative health care by "WHO : World Health Organization", and there is also "Chiropractic Guidelines" established by WHO.
https://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/Chiro-Guidelines.pdf

From these facts, it can be seen that chiropractic is recognized as evidence-based medicine in other countries.

Therefore, I believe that chiropractic clears could be participate in integrative medicine because it qualified the condition advocated by the Japan Medical Association.


As a conclusion, I would like to advise that

"Integrative medicine is recommended for back pain treatment"

If you are suffering from back pain that doesn't improve, here's one advice.

First, try to answer the following questions.

1. "Are you improving after 3 months of treatment?"
2. "Does your doctor listen to you voice and reassess your back pain?"
3. "If it doesn't improve, does your doctor recommend other medical treatments?"

If you have one "No" answer at least, it is the time to ask second opinion.

It is very important to respect the diagnosis and following doctor's plan first!
But you should not be kept under one judgement so long.

Moreover, doctors can not take care of your health as same as you.

I think keeping in healthy is the biggest priority in life.

So that, I believe that it is the best way for patient to research true information what you need and make decisions by your self sometimes


There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance and self-care!

Hojo Chiropractic

12/05/2021

The cause of 85% of back pain is unknown.
By Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2013)
That is why "integrative medicine" is needed (3/4)!

This is third continuation of the article "85% of back pain is unknown."

What I wanted to say in the last article was
"Integrative medicine can provide high-quality medical care for low back pain treatment".

The reason is
"Patient health is first."

※note
When I was in 20's, I experienced low back pain and numbness in my legs in a sports accident, and my symptoms were alleviated by chiropractic.
From this experience, I think that medical care should be "Patient health is first".

On the website of the Japan Medical Association and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
"Medical Care"
Is written as follows.

・ "Medical purpose" is
"Treatment of patients and maintenance or promotion of people's health (including prevention of illness)"
By Japan Medical Association website
https://www.med.or.jp/nichinews/n120320u.html

・ What is the achievement of "medical purpose"?
"On the premise of modern Western medicine, it is a medical treatment that further improves the QOL (Quality of Life) by combining it with complementary medicine, alternative therapies, traditional medicine, etc., and is led by a doctor. , In some cases, multi-professionals collaborate. "
Also,
・ "integrative medicine" is written as
"Therapies that combine modern Western medicine with complementary / alternative therapies and traditional medicine."
By Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website
https://www.ejim.ncgg.go.jp/public/about/index.html

From these articles, we could see that
"The purpose of Medical care is to improve patient health"

But what happened in real?

The current treatment for back pain seems to be inadequate in cooperation with other medical treatments.
It also seems that the ideas of "subdivision of medical care" and "vested interests" are deeply rooted there.

About 30 years ago, there was a movement to legislate chiropractic.
The World congress of Federation of Chiropractic was held in Tokyo.
Then Junichiro Koizumi, who was the Minister of Health and Welfare at that time, attended this congress and was in favor of the legislation of chiropractic.

However, in 1991, the "Miura Report", which was critical of chiropractic, was submitted, and the chance of legislation was disappeared.

Regarding the report, Japanese Association of Chiropractors responded as below.
"It was pointed out that research is a non-scientific" research "with problems in selection and methods, and no references."
There is a counterargument.
https://www.jac-chiro.org/research_02.html

There is also a counter-article about the Miura report reported overseas. (Written in English)
https://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=44636

But I don't understand why it is impossible in Japan when it is legalized overseas?

Certified Chiropractic has the "evidences" that the Japan Medical Association seeks for medical treatment.

Based on the evidence, it has been approved by WHO as a medical treatment, and in other countries, for instance the United States and Canada, have university education and laws, and are recognized as medical treatment covered by insurance.

From these things, the Japanese medical system of back pain seems
Patient health < Vested interests

・ ・ ・ To be continued (to 4/4)

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance and self-care!

Hojo Chiropractic

　医師のなすべきことを考える時，倫理（ethics）と道徳（morality）という言葉がつねに伴う．ethicsはギリシア語のthosに，moralityはラテン語のmosに由来し，本来これらの言葉はともに習慣や品性を意味した．また倫理という言....

06/05/2021

The cause of 85% of back pain is unknown.
By Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2013)
That is why "integrative medicine" (2/4)!

There are two main opinions about the announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that "85% of back pain is unknown cause" introduced last time.

①. Negative opinion
"Only about 15% can be diagnosed at the hospital"
"About 85% are diagnosed and treated even though the cause is unknown"
"Is it okay to use physical therapy or medication even though the cause is unknown?"
... etc.

②. Positive opinion
"That's why we should treat not only in orthopedics but also in collaboration with other departments."

A lot of therapists of alternative medicine wrote articles with negative opinion.

On the other hand, here is a positive opinion.
I would like to introduce an article which is written by Professor Koji Otani, at Fukushima Medical University.
https://www.yakult.co.jp/healthist/234/img/pdf/p20_23.pdf

In his article, Professor Otani recommends that
"Clinical treatment of low back pain patients in collaboration with orthopedics and other departments".

The words are different, but he suggests
"Integrative medicine".

I agree with Professor Otani's opinion.

If 85% of back pain is of unknown cause, we believe that the cooperation of other departments and alternative medicine is a higher quality medical care for the health of the patient.

Also, as a matter of fact, there are many cases in which low back pain that was not improved by orthopedics was improved by other medical treatments.

・ ・ ・ to be continued to 3/4

No treatment better than preventive maintenance and self-care!

Hojo Chiropractic

28/04/2021

85% of back pain is unknown
by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2013)
That is why we need the "integrative medicine"!

Today's topics are "survey of back pain" and "integrative medicine".
I am going to write this topics in several times.

First, it is about "survey of back pain".

According to the 2013 National Life Basic Survey of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare,
"85% of back pain is unknown" was announced.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/new-info/kobetu/roudou/gyousei/anzen/dl/1911-1_2d_0001.pdf

It is written on page 2 of the document PDF.
"Special feature is that the cause of back pain can be identified by a doctor's examination and image examination (X-ray, MRI, etc.)
Heterogeneous low back pain, in which the exact cause cannot be identified, is called nonspecific low back pain. Acute low back
It is an injury to the tissues that make up the waist, such as the intervertebral disc, and is the waist at medical institutions.
You will be diagnosed with a sprain or a lumbar sprain. But
However, it is not possible to determine exactly which tissue is injured by a doctor or an X-ray examination.
It is called non-specific low back pain. About 85% of low back pain falls into this non-specific low back pain. Normal,
Back pain refers to non-specific back pain. "

In other easy words,
"Approximately 85% of low back pain are not identified the reasons in orthopedic examinations".

At that time, this research announcement became a hot topic in therapeutic industry.

Then, a lot of alternative medicine therapists (Seikotsu offices, Seitai offices, acupuncture offices, chiropractic offices, etc.) wrote the following articles.
"Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announces that 85% of back pain is unknown!"
"Low back pain was not known by orthopedic clinics to cause about 85% of back pain."
"If you have not improved at orthopedic treatments, come and try to our alternative medicine!".. etc.

Certainly, there are many people who come to my office without improvement in orthopedics.
When I asked to their diagnosis which are 15% of "specific low back pain (herniated disk, spinal canal stenosis ... etc)".

However, if you ask a question or perform an examination at my office, you may find a different reason from the diagnosis and improve it sometimes.

※Note※
I never mean to say bad about orthopedic treatments.
It is amazing to be able to visualize symptoms by X-ray or MRI scanning.
Manual therapists can not be judged fracture and muscle torn accurately from the outside of body !
Furthermore, in orthopedics, "medication" and "surgery" can be performed. It is the biggest advantages!
Actually when I had a clavicle fracture myself, orthopedic doctor fixed with a plate by surgery and improved.
I appreciate and respect it still now.

To be continued....

There is not treatment better than preventive maintenance and self care!

Hojo Chiropractic

15/04/2021

What is back pain?

Today's topic is "back pain".

There is a study which shows about 80% of people experience back pain once.

When you are asked back pain, how do you answer for it?

Here is a guideline of back pain that it was supervised by the Japanese Orthopedic Association and the Japanese Low Back Pain Society.

The title is " Medical Treatment Guidelines of Low Back Pain 2019''
If you are interested in, please click here, it is written in Japanese though.
https://webview.isho.jp/book/detail/abs/10.15106/9784524225743

In this book, back pain is summarized in three parts as follows.
①. Part
②. Symptom period
③. Cause

Roughly speaking
①, the pain occurs on the back side of the body (between the 12th rib and the buttocks).
②, it is classified into three categories: "acute", "subacute", and "chronic".
③, the causes are defined as "spine", "brain and nerves", "visceral organs", "blood vessels", "heart", and "others".

In other words,
"Everything in the lower back area causes back pain, also brains and minds can be caused."

Back pain comes from simply "muscle" problems often.
But in some cases, there are also causes for "visceral", "brain", and "spine" as well.

Further more,
"There is a possibility that it happens some problems at the same time"

So that, I would like to tell you
①. "There are many causes of back pain"
②. "If the symptom does not improve, it had better ask second opinion by other doctor and try different type of
treatment method."

This is why I prepare enough time for "questioning" and "examinations" at the first consultation.

If the symptom does not improve, "re-exams" is performed.
Although it depends on the results, I recommend " detailed examination at the hospital".

I believe that
" Self Care "
is the most important thing for our health.

It can be said for all treatments, not just back pain, but if treatment does not improve,
"Ask a Second Opinion".
for your health.

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance and self care!

Hojo Chiropractic

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08/04/2021

For People Affected Financially by Covid-19!
Apr1-Apr30

Today I like to offer a special discount for people who affected financial problem by Covid-19.
It is 3,300 yen discount coupon on first visit.

Even though the state of emergency was over, but working situations are not get back enough yet.

And the ration of infected people are increasing again by that lately.

About treatment, the vaccination has just started in Japan.
But it is impossible to be given for all nation in this year.

It means our economy will not get back normal soon.

That is why there are lot of people who have encountered severe financial crisis obviously and it is hopeless to be fixed it soon.

So, I am glad if I could help and support the people from the point of physical matter.

Everyone knows worry and anxious about something will cause us bad health condition.

I am sure that taking care of our body is a good idea.
Because we can not fix Covid-19 issue now.
But we can concern to maintain our health condition higher.

I am happy to help and support your back.

If you are interested in body maintenance and care, please mail us.
yoyaku@hojo-chiro.com

Our office is located at,
From JR Ichikawa Station 7 min on foot
From Keisei Ichikawamama Station 1 min on foot

The address is,
1-27-6 Ichikawa Ichikawa City, Chiba

There is no treatment better than preventive maintenance & self care.

Hojo Chiropractic