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Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why should I see a Chiropractor?
A dentist regularly checks our teeth, an optometrist checks our eyes and a doctor checks our blood pressure and heart. Yet, we take the spine - a crucial component of our body - for granted.

The better question to ask is "Why Wouldn't You see a Chriorpactor"?

How long do Doctors of Chiropractic go to school?
Today's graduating Doctors of Chiropractic have studied and trained in a post-secondary college or university for at least seven years. Just like medical or dental students, they must first complete undergraduate study before applying for admission to a chiropractic college.

How does chiropractic care work?
The nervous system is the key part of your body. It is the communication system between your brain and all of your body's muscles, organs and tissues. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well, it must be free of interference. Think of your brain as a central command post sending and receiving information through telephone wires (your nerves), which branch out to connect all areas of a city (your body). A short circuit in a wire cuts off communication just like misalignments in your spine can put pressure on the nerves. This pressure interferes with your nervous system, affects your ability to self-heal and may prolong injury or illness.

The spine is the most common site of nervous interference because nerves travel from the spinal cord through openings on either side of the spine to get to all of your cells and organs.

The customized care you receive from your chiropractor can help to improve your posture, muscle balance and mobility. More importantly, it can restore the integrity of your nervous system and aloow the body to function at its optimal capacity.

What is Subluxation?
A subluxation - short for Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) - is an abnormal condition commonly involving several vertebrae. It occurs when vertebrae in your spine lose their normal position and/or motion.

What is an adjustment? Is it safe?
An adjustment is the main method of treatment used by your chiropractor. It is a specialized, controlled and safe pressure applied to your spine to restore the proper motion and position of your vertebrae and facilitate the correction of nerve interference. It is a precise procedure that your highly skilled chiropractor has learned and perfected over years of training at a Chiropractic College and in clinical practice.

Do many people see chiropractors?
There are at least 25 million people who are enjoying the non-surgical, drug-free healing nature of chiropractic, each year. Most chiropractic patients experience real relief and improved general well being, and continue to make regular visits a part of their healthy lifestyle choice and to keep them in peak condition. From professional athletes to homemakers, engineers to electricians, newborns to seniors, chiropractic care has been the answer to optimum health.

Here are a few of the people who use Chiropractic Care to optimize their performance: Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, Emmitt Smith, Jay Bell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, Evander Holyfield, MEl Gibson, Richard Gere, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Mary Lou Retton, Bruce Jenner, Jimmy Connors, Montel Williams.

Chiropractic for Children?

Studies have shown that newborn infants often enter the world with spinal trauma due to the birth process. Robert Mendelsohn, MD discussed in his book "Confessions of a Medical Heretic" that babies born in hospitals are 6X more likely to suffer distress during labor and delivery, 8X more likely to get caught in the birth canal, 4X more likely to need resuscitation, 4X more likely to become infected and 30X more likely to be permanently injured than babies delivered / born at home.

A 1987 study published in the German medical journal "Manual Medizin" found that over 1000 (out of 1250) suffered from nerve interference 5 days after birth. This caused a variety of clinical conditions ranging from central motor impairment to lowered resistance to infections, especially those of the ears, nose and throat.

Other studies have shown that children under regular chiropractic care get sick less often and less severely, rarely miss days from school, have fewer emotional and learning disabilities, and other neurologic problems connected with childhood than their medically treated counterparts.

The director of Pyschoeducational and Guidence Services of College Station, Texa noted that out of 10,000 hyperactive children referred to him, those that showed the most improvement had received chiropractic care.

Some childhood conditions that have responded well to chiropractic care: fever, colic, croup, wheezing, asthma, cough / colds, bronchitis, sinus problems, "growing pains"

Chiropractic Care for the elderly?

There are over 43 million people aged sixty living in the United States making up 16.7 % of the population. This 16.7 % of the population consumes: 33.3% of all tranquilizers, 50% of sleeping pills, 33.3% of antidepressants, 65% of high blood pressure meds, 84% of blood vessel dilating drugs, 43% of gastrointestinal drugs, 33% of all arthritis drugs.

World Health Organization statistics show that: 88% of all people had one problem with a prescribed drug, 22% had a possibly life-threatening condition perhaps caused by medication, 59% were given drugs that were either ineffective or contr-indicated, 28% were given an incorrect dosage, 48% were given drugs that had a severe interaction with other chemical, 20% were given drugs that had the same effect as other drugs they were already taking.

The fact is that the elderly need chiropractic care. When the patient's nerve interference is reduced or eliminated, their life support systems are strenghtened and healing can occur naturally.

Can a MD, DO or PT adjust me?

NO - as the benefits of chiropractic adjustments gain credibility, more MD's and PT's are attempting to train themselves in manipulation techniques at weekend seminars. This inadequate training presents a real danger to the publics health and safety.

MD's and PT's use "Joint Manipulation" - the forceful passice movement of a joint beyond its active range of motion. It does not imply precision, specificity, or the correction of nerve interference, therefore, it is not synonymous with the Chiropractic Adjustment.

Chriorpactic Adjustment - is the specific application of force to facilitate the body's correction of nerve interference. Chiropractors are the ONLY health care professional trained to detect and correct vertebral subluxation. Chiropractors have over 2000 hours of specific training in spinal and extremity adjusting.

Will My Insurance Cover all My Recommended Care?

Many people with plans such as yours think it will cover all the care they'll need. Insurance coverage is based on a "sick care model" and is designed to cover the bare minimum of visits. Basically they may cover your visits until you are out of pain but will not likely cover your corrective / wellness visits "wellness care model".

Your policy may help pay for some of your care but not all. If you base the length of your care on your insurance coverage, you may be leaving your underlying problem (subluxation) the same therfore your current symptoms are likely to return, your spine may be more damaged over time, and our ability to help will be less.