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What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy of locating and correcting
vertebral subluxations through gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, thus allowing your body to
function at its optimum potential.
vertebral subluxations through gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, thus allowing your body to
function at its optimum potential.
Is chiropractic care safe? Yes. Statistics prove that chiropractic care is one of the safest types of
healthcare in the world. You only need to compare the malpractice premiums paid by chiropractors
to those paid by medical doctors. Doctors of Chiropractic pay only one-twentieth of what medical
doctors pay in malpractice premiums. About 250,000 people will die this year as a result of bad
medical practice on the part of medical doctors, while fewer than a dozen patients will make
complaints or suffer injuries following chiropractic care.
healthcare in the world. You only need to compare the malpractice premiums paid by chiropractors
to those paid by medical doctors. Doctors of Chiropractic pay only one-twentieth of what medical
doctors pay in malpractice premiums. About 250,000 people will die this year as a result of bad
medical practice on the part of medical doctors, while fewer than a dozen patients will make
complaints or suffer injuries following chiropractic care.
Furthermore, a New Zealand government study found that chiropractic adjustments are “remarkably
safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A
thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare
the statistics. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.
safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A
thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare
the statistics. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.
What training do chiropractors receive? Chiropractors have a minimum of six years of training
after high school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic; at least two of those years are in
pre-chiropractic studies at a college or university. The chiropractor attends a college of chiropractic
for four years, including two years as an intern at an outpatient clinic where he or she gets practical
experience in a clinical and academic setting.
after high school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic; at least two of those years are in
pre-chiropractic studies at a college or university. The chiropractor attends a college of chiropractic
for four years, including two years as an intern at an outpatient clinic where he or she gets practical
experience in a clinical and academic setting.
Do chiropractors prescribe drugs or surgical procedures? Chiropractors do not prescribe drugs,
and do not perform surgeries. The doctor focuses on drug-free, non-invasive procedures for
restoring proper function as a way of pain relief and return to optimal health.
and do not perform surgeries. The doctor focuses on drug-free, non-invasive procedures for
restoring proper function as a way of pain relief and return to optimal health.
Medical doctors couldn't cure me, so why should I believe that a chiropractic doctor would help?
A misalignment of one or more of the 24 movable bones or "vertebrae" of your spine can irritate your
spinal nerves by pinching or pressing on them, resulting in severe impairment of your nervous
system, which in turn can cause pain, as well as lower your body's resistance and make you
susceptible to a wide variety of diseases. If your ailment is caused by spinal misalignment only
chiropractic care will get you better. We can help.
A misalignment of one or more of the 24 movable bones or "vertebrae" of your spine can irritate your
spinal nerves by pinching or pressing on them, resulting in severe impairment of your nervous
system, which in turn can cause pain, as well as lower your body's resistance and make you
susceptible to a wide variety of diseases. If your ailment is caused by spinal misalignment only
chiropractic care will get you better. We can help.
How long does the initial examination take? The initial exam will take 15-30 minutes, maybe a little
more if x-rays or any other diagnostic procedures are necessary.
more if x-rays or any other diagnostic procedures are necessary.
Will I have to take off my clothes? NO! You will not have to remove any of your clothing. However,
you may be asked to remove a belt, jewelry and miscellaneous items from within your pockets.
you may be asked to remove a belt, jewelry and miscellaneous items from within your pockets.
Does the examination hurt? It's virtually painless. We know you are already in pain, and will do
nothing to add to it. Quite the contrary, he will likely relieve it. He is specially trained in the
identification and diagnosis of misaligned vertebrae and related disorders, and can accomplish this
without harsh manipulation or invasive testing.
nothing to add to it. Quite the contrary, he will likely relieve it. He is specially trained in the
identification and diagnosis of misaligned vertebrae and related disorders, and can accomplish this
without harsh manipulation or invasive testing.
What are subluxations? A subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the twenty-four
vertebrae (spinal bones). Subluxations can interfere with your nervous system, which impairs your
body's ability to heal itself and function at its optimum level.
vertebrae (spinal bones). Subluxations can interfere with your nervous system, which impairs your
body's ability to heal itself and function at its optimum level.
How come I’ve never heard of subluxations before? True, subluxations have not received the
press that say, AIDS, cancer, cholesterol or heart disease have. However, subluxations are just as
important and are often the underlying cause of a wide variety of health problems.
press that say, AIDS, cancer, cholesterol or heart disease have. However, subluxations are just as
important and are often the underlying cause of a wide variety of health problems.
How do you get subluxations? There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes
include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions, and improper lifting. Stress, anger and fear are
examples of emotional causes of subluxations. Alcohol, drugs, pollution and poor diet can be
chemical causes of subluxations.
include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions, and improper lifting. Stress, anger and fear are
examples of emotional causes of subluxations. Alcohol, drugs, pollution and poor diet can be
chemical causes of subluxations.
How can subluxations be corrected? The primary form of care to reduce subluxations is a
schedule of chiropractic adjustments. By applying a specific and precise force, in the right direction
and at the right time, changes in the position and motion of spinal bones can be made over time.
schedule of chiropractic adjustments. By applying a specific and precise force, in the right direction
and at the right time, changes in the position and motion of spinal bones can be made over time.
How can I tell if I have subluxations? You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the
early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear.
The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of any subluxations you
may have.
early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear.
The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of any subluxations you
may have.
Can subluxations clear up on their own? Sometimes. Today’s hectic lifestyles are a constant
source of subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these minor
problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When subluxations don’t resolve, you
need to see a chiropractic doctor for an adjustment!
source of subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these minor
problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When subluxations don’t resolve, you
need to see a chiropractic doctor for an adjustment!
What is an adjustment? An adjustment is a gentle, specific movement of part of your body, the
purpose of which is the correction of your spinal subluxation(s), which in turn will alleviate the
impairment of nerve function in your body. It is not only painless, but often is pleasurable. After your
vertebrae are back in their proper position, you will feel much less stress and tension.
purpose of which is the correction of your spinal subluxation(s), which in turn will alleviate the
impairment of nerve function in your body. It is not only painless, but often is pleasurable. After your
vertebrae are back in their proper position, you will feel much less stress and tension.
What causes the "cracking" or "popping" sound made during a chiropractic adjustment? It's not
your spine making that noise. It's just like the sound made when you "crack" your knuckles. The
sound is caused by nitrogen gas rushing in between joints in your spine when they are partially
separated during adjustment.
your spine making that noise. It's just like the sound made when you "crack" your knuckles. The
sound is caused by nitrogen gas rushing in between joints in your spine when they are partially
separated during adjustment.
Will adjustments make my spine too loose? No. Only the spinal joints that are “locked up” receive
adjustments. The occasional spinal joints that move too much, are passed over so weakened
muscles and ligaments can stabilize and heal.
adjustments. The occasional spinal joints that move too much, are passed over so weakened
muscles and ligaments can stabilize and heal.
How many adjustments will I need? The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their
individual health goals. Many patients sense some progress within a week or two of frequent visits.
Visits are less often as your spine stabilizes. In difficult cases, complete healing can take months or
even years.
individual health goals. Many patients sense some progress within a week or two of frequent visits.
Visits are less often as your spine stabilizes. In difficult cases, complete healing can take months or
even years.
Why would a newborn get adjusted? Even today’s “natural” childbirth methods can affect an
infant's spine. Colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal
distress. Adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, no more pressure than you’d
use to test the ripeness of a tomato is involved.
infant's spine. Colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal
distress. Adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, no more pressure than you’d
use to test the ripeness of a tomato is involved.
Can I adjust myself? No. Some people can make their joints “pop” but that’s not an adjustment!
Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments.
Adjustments are specific and take years to master. Even your chiropractic doctor must consult a
colleague to benefit from chiropractic care.
Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments.
Adjustments are specific and take years to master. Even your chiropractic doctor must consult a
colleague to benefit from chiropractic care.
What does an adjustment feel like? Most patients report a sense of well-being or a feeling of
calmness. Since repeated adjustments are necessary, if adjustments didn’t feel good, patients
wouldn’t return to finish their care. Chiropractic doctors are expert at making adjustments feel good.
calmness. Since repeated adjustments are necessary, if adjustments didn’t feel good, patients
wouldn’t return to finish their care. Chiropractic doctors are expert at making adjustments feel good.
Should I continue chiropractic care if I don't have any symptoms and I feel better? This is like
asking; Should I continue to strive to maintain good health my whole life? The answer is obvious.
Your spine is constantly being subjected to subversive impulsive forces. Forces delivered in falls,
bumps, and even while sleeping. Even though your last ailment may have disappeared after
treatment, there may be symptoms unrecognized by you that are even now doing long-term damage
to your body. Just as it is important for you to visit the dentist periodically, even if you don't feel dental
pain, so is it important for you to visit the chiropractor periodically. Your insurance company will
usually cover many chiropractic visits each year. They allow these visits because they know that they
will save money in the long run by having their clients remain healthier through chiropractic care.
asking; Should I continue to strive to maintain good health my whole life? The answer is obvious.
Your spine is constantly being subjected to subversive impulsive forces. Forces delivered in falls,
bumps, and even while sleeping. Even though your last ailment may have disappeared after
treatment, there may be symptoms unrecognized by you that are even now doing long-term damage
to your body. Just as it is important for you to visit the dentist periodically, even if you don't feel dental
pain, so is it important for you to visit the chiropractor periodically. Your insurance company will
usually cover many chiropractic visits each year. They allow these visits because they know that they
will save money in the long run by having their clients remain healthier through chiropractic care.
Can patients with osteoporosis get chiropractic care? Of course. When developing a care plan,
your chiropractic doctor considers the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways
to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and condition.
your chiropractic doctor considers the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways
to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and condition.
Isn’t some back pain normal? Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn’t right. Pain
is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we
can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying
problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and
expensive to resolve.
is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we
can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying
problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and
expensive to resolve.
Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery? Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the
surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved
level. This will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved
level. This will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between maintenance, prevention and wellness? Maintenance chiropractic
care is an attempt to keep a dynamic, ever-changing and adapting organism (you) in a static
relationship with your environment. Preventive chiropractic care is mostly about early detection.
Wellness chiropractic care is an attempt to optimize your health so you can be all that you were
designed to be.
care is an attempt to keep a dynamic, ever-changing and adapting organism (you) in a static
relationship with your environment. Preventive chiropractic care is mostly about early detection.
Wellness chiropractic care is an attempt to optimize your health so you can be all that you were
designed to be.
Will my insurance cover chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is covered by most insurance
companies, because they recognize the value of chiropractic care. An article published in The
Journal for Managed Care stated that chiropractic care was more cost effective than conventional
medical therapies in treating low back pain. No matter who is at fault in an auto accident, the
responsible insurance company almost certainly will cover 100 % of the cost of chiropractic care.
We will defer payment for you treatment until after the insurance company settles your case. Our
services may also be covered by Workers Compensation Insurance, for those who are injured on
the job. Many studies have shown that most on the job injuries, especially those related to lower
back injuries, respond quicker with chiropractic care than with any other type of treatment. If you're
not sure whether your insurance company will cover treatment by our office, we will be happy to call
them for you.
companies, because they recognize the value of chiropractic care. An article published in The
Journal for Managed Care stated that chiropractic care was more cost effective than conventional
medical therapies in treating low back pain. No matter who is at fault in an auto accident, the
responsible insurance company almost certainly will cover 100 % of the cost of chiropractic care.
We will defer payment for you treatment until after the insurance company settles your case. Our
services may also be covered by Workers Compensation Insurance, for those who are injured on
the job. Many studies have shown that most on the job injuries, especially those related to lower
back injuries, respond quicker with chiropractic care than with any other type of treatment. If you're
not sure whether your insurance company will cover treatment by our office, we will be happy to call
them for you.
What if I don't have insurance or if my insurance company offers little, or no chiropractic
coverage? Our office proves very affordable, no-interest payment plans that are very low cost and
affordable. Following your consultation, we will provide you a written plan that describes in detail
how much our treatment will cost, and how long it will take; it will also describe the various payment
options available to you. If you're not happy with the plan that we present, you will be under no further
obligation whatsoever.
coverage? Our office proves very affordable, no-interest payment plans that are very low cost and
affordable. Following your consultation, we will provide you a written plan that describes in detail
how much our treatment will cost, and how long it will take; it will also describe the various payment
options available to you. If you're not happy with the plan that we present, you will be under no further
obligation whatsoever.
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