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- What
is
chiropractic?
- Chiropractic
is
a branch of the healing arts based upon the
understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally
functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves
extending from the spine to all parts of the body). "Chiropractic"
comes from the Greek word chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment
by hand." Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many disease
processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment.
It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and
chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the
body which is functioning improperly.
- What
conditions
benefit from chiropractic care?
- Although
chiropractic
is used most frequently to relieve low back
pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of
conditions, such as migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal
tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and infantile colic.
- Does
Chiropractic
hurt?
- Under
normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may
experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which
lasts only seconds.
- Is
Chiropractic safe?
- Chiropractic
adjustments
or manipulations are extremely safe. The
risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one.
- What
kind
of education and training do doctors of chiropractic have?
- Chiropractors receive an education that
emphasizes neuromuscular
diagnosis and treatment. Preparation for the practice of chiropractic
is concentrated on three areas of learning; basic training in the
biological and health sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology,
biochemistry, clinical and radiological diagnosis); specialized
training in the chiropractic discipline (theoretical studies, practice,
diagnosis and applications); and extensive clinical training.
- Have
any
studies been published showing what chiropractic is effective for?
- Several
studies
have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic
in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to
be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches.
- What
can
I expect on my first visit?
- The
first thing a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health
complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. The DC will also ask
about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had
(chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your job, and other
questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the
best way to go about treating the problem.
A physical examination will be performed in accordance with your DC's
clinical judgement, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and
other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal examination
and analysis will be performed to detect any structural abnormalities
which may be affecting or causing your condition. All of these elements
are important components of your total health profile, and vital to the
doctor of chiropractic in evaluating your problem.
- What
other
services do you offer besides chiropractic?
- Our
office offers a variety of alternative health treatments,
including fitness guidance and nutritional consulting.
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