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Chiropractics
- What is Chiropractic?
- What Do Chiropractors Do?
- When To Visit a Chiropractor
- Common Ailments Improved By Chiropractic Care
- Can A Chiropractor See Me As A Primary Physician?
- What Kind of Education Does a Doctor of Chiropractic Have?
- Will Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?
- Can Chiropractic Care Be Given To Those Without Insurance
- Results
- Additional Comments
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a system of healthcare that evaluates the condition of the spine and its effects on the nervous system. As the vertebrae of the spine become displaced or misaligned, abnormal stress and pressure are placed upon the nerves. This condition is referred to as a "vertebral subluxation".
Subluxations can be caused gradually by long periods of poor posture, poor work in conditions, emotional or chemical stress, and even the birthing process. Subluxations can also occur rapidly during sports, automobile, or work related accidents. Regardless of how subluxations occur, they are the cause of most of the unwanted conditions that people suffer from everyday.
What Do Chiropractors Do?
Chiropractors utilize orthopedic tests, postural exams, x-rays, and specific chiropractic techniques to locate and correct subluxations. If subluxations are present, specific adjustments are performed to normalize the spinal structure. By normalizing the structure and reducing vertebral subluxations that cause nerve pressure, the brain is able to communicate with the rest of the body via the spinal cord and spinal nerves without interference. Upon the removal of nervous system interference, individual health potential may be restored.
When To Visit a Chiropractor
Pain and symptoms are the end result of problems that have been present in the body over long periods of time. They are the body signals that something is drastically wrong. While chiropractors have had great success in reducing pain and symptoms by correcting the underlying cause, the better approach is to prevent the cause of discomforting body signals. After all, your spine is no different than your teeth or automobile; it must be maintained throughout your life time to achieve the highest level of performance. So before problems arise, see us for a spinal check-up.
Common Ailments Improved By Chiropractic Care
- Neck, Mid-Back, & Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Radiating Pain or Numbness
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches and Migraines
- Ear Infections
- Allergies and Sinus Related Problems
- Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue
- Digestive Problems
- TMJ Syndrome
- Work or Auto Related Trauma & Injuries
Can A Chiropractor See Me As A Primary Physician?
YES--Chiropractors can see patients as primary doctors. In other words, there is no referral necessary from another doctor in order to receive and benefit from chiropractic care (unless an HMO participant).
What Kind of Education Does a Doctor of Chiropractic Have?
Doctors of chiropractic have up to 8 years of educational training. The first four years are spent at an undergraduate university obtaining a bachelors degree. At that point all pre-medical classes must be taken before being accepted to an accredited chiropractic school. While in chiropractic school, future doctors take classes such as biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, pathology, among other coursess. The total hours spent in training number up to over 2,700 hours. Students must also pass national and state board exams before receiving a doctors license.
Will Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?
YES--The service of chiropractic care is covered by insurance. However, the type of insurance program you have chosen for yourself may necessitate you seeing a doctor of chiropractic on your list of providers. (HMO vs. PPO and in-network benefits vs. out of network benefits).
Can Chiropractic Care Be Given To Those Without Insurance?
YES--Chiropractic services are affordable, and many people have personalized cash payment plans. In our office everyone can afford and receive the benefits of chiropractic care if they are committed to their health.
Results
Our patients tell us all the time, how much better they feel, how we have helped them when they were "sick and tired of being sick and tired", and what a joy it is to feel healthy and vital again.
They tell us that we take the mystery out of everything, giving them simple explanations of what is causing their problems. It is results that matter. "My back pain is gone; "My headaches have stopped; "My allergies no longer interfere with my life;" "My overall health is better." These are the comments that our patients tell us.
Together, we will build-and follow-a personalized plan to bring you back to health, back to feeling vital and part of the active community again. Then we will continue your education so you can maintain your new found health.
We promise you a partnership that can help you maintain a higher health potential throughout your lifetime.
Additional Comments
The reader is advised that varying and even conflicting views are held by other segments of the medical profession. The information presented in this pamphlet is educational in nature and is not intended as a basis for diagnosis or treatment.
