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Q:What is the education level of Doctor of
Chiropractic?
Ans:Doctor of
Chiropractic (DC) is well train and educated in chiropractic and
medical education. Chiropractic education and medical education are
similar in many respects and different in others because DCs do not
prescribe drugs or perform surgery, and MDs do not correct structural
problem with adjustment. DC candidate must passes the demanding four
part National Board Examinations. Then, individual doctor will have to
pass a professional licensing board to be granted the privilege to
practice. Chiropractic license must be renew with annual continue
education seminar.
Q:What is Chiropractic Adjustment?
Ans:Chiropractic
adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise
direction, applied to a joint that is subluxated, misaligned, locked
up, or not moving properly. The purpose is to restore normal function,
joint mobility, eliminate interference to the nervous system, and
improve spinal function and overall health.
Q:Can I tell if I have a Subluxation?
Ans:Not always. A
subluxation is like a dental cavity—you may have it for a long time
before symptoms appear. That’s why periodic spinal checkups are so
important. Although it may be possible to know you have a subluxation,
it is rarely possible to be sure. Regular spinal checkups are always a
good idea, and they promote good health from the inside out.
Q:Do children need Chiropractic Care?
Ans:Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth,
many parents have their newborns checked for vertebral subluxation.
Naturally, chiropractic adjustment procedures are adapted for the
child’s spine. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off
can be traced to the spine. Having your children’s spine checked by
a chiropractor early could often prevent health problems that emerge
in adulthood. Most parents report that their children enjoy their
chiropractic adjustments and are healthier than their peers.
Q:Is
Chiropractic safe?
Ans:Yes. Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is
the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that
avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. As proof, one merely
has to compare malpractice rates between chiropractors and other
health care professionals. Chiropractors’ malpractice premiums are a
small fraction of those for medical doctors.
Q:What causes the sound during an
adjustment?
Ans:Actually,
adjustments do not always produce a sound. Often, adjustments do
create the sound of a spinal “release” or “popping” sound. The
sound is caused by gas rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created
when the joints are slightly separated. This sound is painless and
totally harmless.
Q:Can
a person who had back surgery see a Chiropractor?
Ans:Yes. It is an unfortunate fact that up to half of those
who had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms
months or years later. They then face the prospect of additional
surgery. This too common occurrence is known as “Failed Back Surgery
Syndrome.” Chiropractic may help prevent repeated back surgeries. In
fact, if chiropractic care is initially, utilized back surgery can
often be avoided in the first place.
Q:Does Chiropractic work for all types of
health problems?
Ans:No, however chiropractic care is successful with a very
wide variety of health problems not necessarily considered “back”
problems because of improved nerve system function. With a normal
nerve supply the body’s natural healing capacity can improve a
variety of health problems.
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