is the practice of medicine based on the relationship between the spine and the function of the body. The chiropractor believes that the body can heal itself given the right tools, nutrition and rest. The chiropractor will manually manipulate the spine in an effort to improve an individual\’s health without the need for surgery or […]
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This is a question that generates irritation and anger from chiropractors, traditional medicine physicians and patients who all have differing opinions. On the one hand individuals who go through a tract of education that nets them an MD after their names are very protective of the term “doctor”. But on the other hand that terminology
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Pinched nerve or subluxation is a term used by chiropractors to describe the misalignment of the spine that results when there is pressure or irritation on the nerve. Subluxations of the spinal column are the most common type. Because of the structure of the spinal column even the slightest misalignment can produce pressure any irritation
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Misconceptions about the use of chiropractic medicine are numerous. They include such questions as do adjustments hurt, are they safe, can I adjust myself, will I get addicted to chiropractic medicine and chiropractic results are just a placebo effect. Many people believe that if they start going to the chiropractor they\’ll end up going forever.
A chiropractor is a health care practitioner that is sought out as an alternative health care provider. The job of the chiropractor entails diagnosing and treating any health problem that is associated with your muscular, nervous, and/or skeletal system. A chiropractor must be licensed in the state for which he is working in. A chiropractor
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A chiropractor is considered a health care provider within chiropractic care as an alternative health care option. Many people are not fully aware of the requirements involved in becoming a chiropractor. It takes a great deal of hard work and determination. A chiropractor diagnoses and treats health problems that involve your muscular, nervous, and/or skeletal
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The simple answer to the question is yes! Animal chiropractors can be found who work on animals ranging in size from the giant draft horse to small cats and dogs. Often times animal chiropractors will also offer other alternative veterinary medicine choices such as acupuncture and therapeutic massage. Chiropractors who work with animals should also
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The use of chiropractic medicine has become very popular in the general public. In past years chiropractor\’s were used almost exclusively for back pain and headaches. Because chiropractors work almost exclusively on the spine many people have come to believe that chiropractors are a back specialist. Unfortunately this is not true. Chiropractors work under the
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Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ, as it is most commonly referred to, can cause very painful neck and head pain. It can also make it difficult to open your jaw as it sometimes can become locked into one position. A person who suffers with TMJ can have problems in chewing, biting, and a popping sound
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Chiropractic care is a health profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical problems in the muscle and skeletal system. They have a special emphasis on the spine. The chiropractor works under the theory that the spinal cord and nervous system affect everything about the general health of a person. Today chiropractic
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