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Is Chiropractic care safe?
Extremely.
Chiropractic care has an impeccable record of safety; it is conservative and
natural approach to wellness that avoids the prescription of addictive drugs,
or the incorporation of invasive surgeries. Not convinced? Compare malpractice
rates between chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. You’ll be
relieved to find that the rate of chiropractic malpractice is a fraction of
that among other healthcare professionals.
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What conditions do
chiropractors generally treat?
Chiropractic
care, the healthcare profession specializing in musculoskeletal disorders and
abnormalities within the nervous system, has been around for decades. Chiropractic
care is most commonly used to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints. These
ailments may include neck pain, back pain and ailments in the joint of the arms
or legs and/or headaches.
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Why do I hear a “popping”
sound when adjusted by a chiropractor?
The
chiropractic adjustment of a joint often results in the release of a bubble of
gas which is stored between joints; thus the popping sound. It’s the same sound
as when you crack your knuckles- the pressure within the joint is released and
pain is not a factor.
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Should I first seek a
referral from an MD?
No.
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are primary healthcare providers. “The DC can
provide all three levels of primary care interventions and therefore is a
primary care provider, as are MDs and Dos. The DC’s office is a direct access
portal of entry to the full scope of service,” states The Center for Studies in
Health Policy.
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Do children need
chiropractic care?
Spinal
trauma can occur at birth, and so many parents bring their newborns to be
examined for vertebral subluxation. (Chiropractic adjusting procedures are, of
course, adapted for the baby’s spine.) Sometimes health problems that emerge in
adulthood can be prevented by early examination by a chiropractor. Most
children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and grow to become healthier than
others their age.
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Can I see a chiropractor
if I am pregnant?
It’s
always a right time for a better- functioning nervous system. Plus, pregnant
mothers often find that chiropractic adjustments actually improve their
pregnancy and ease delivery for themselves and their baby. As always, adjusting
methods are adapted to a patient’s size, age, weight and condition of health.
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What should I expect
during my first visit to a chiropractor?
During
your first visit, you’ll meet with the chiropractor to discuss and document
your health history, and then he or she will perform a physical examination
(focusing on the spine). It is possible, of course, that other examinations or
tests, such as X-rays, may be incorporated. The decision will be made: Is
chiropractic care appropriate? If so, and if the patient wishes, a treatment
plan will be outlined. Follow-up visits, during which the chiropractor will
administer spinal adjustments, can be scheduled- the goal being, to increase the
range of motion and restore total health.
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What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic
care is based on a simple but powerful premise: with a normally functioning
spine and healthy nervous system, the body will naturally self-heal.
Chiropractic care is a natural method of healthcare that centers on an “inside
out” philosophy of treatment; rather than simply treat the symptoms,
chiropractors focus on the body’s own ability to overcome disease and distress.
Your spine is your body’s lifeline; it controls feeling movement and function
throughout the body.
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How large is the
chiropractic profession?
Chiropractic
is the fastest-growing and second largest primary healthcare profession. The
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards maintains that there are approximately
81,000 doctors of chiropractic (DCs) in active practice in the United States
alone. According to the Bureau of the Census, there is approximately one doctor
of chiropractic for every 5,100 citizens.
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Do chiropractors treat
conditions other than low-back pain?
Chiropractors
are trained to provide treatment for a wide range of symptoms, from soft-tissue
disorders to dysmenorrheal (painful menses). Additionally, conditions of the
joints of the extremities- like the ankle, knee and shoulder can also be addressed
through chiropractors. There are many lesser-known symptoms a chiropractor may
treat- symptoms like ulcers, migraine headaches and children ear infections. By
first addressing spinal abnormalities, chiropractors have helped thousands of
individuals overcome their symptoms and lead healthy, happy lives.
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