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Chiropractic FAQ

Read below for some frequently asked questions about chiropractic care.

What is Chiropractic?

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Chiropractic is natural health care that focuses on the relationship between the spine, which houses the spinal cord, and the nervous system and how this relationship impacts your health.  Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) adjust the spine with easy, manual thrusts to move the spinal vertebrae back to their normal positions.  In our office, we offer, low force, instrument adjustments.  A chiropractor will sometimes also adjust the joints of the neck, arms, and legs.  Spinal adjustments may relieve a variety of ailments such as headaches, back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, sciatic pain, and arm pain.

What happens during a chiropractic examination?



A chiropractor will take a medical history and conduct physical, neurological, and orthopedic examinations.  Chiropractic physicians spend a considerable amount of time assessing posture, examining the spine, testing reflexes, joint motion, and muscle strength.  An assessment of your particular condition will determine if you will require further testing and/or referral to another provider.  Chiropractors place an emphasis on nutritional and exercise programs, as well as wellness and lifestyle modifications for promoting physical and mental health. 

What training do chiropractors have?
 

Chiropractors are licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  A rigorous course of study is necessary to receive a degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.).  Accredited chiropractic programs in the U.S. require that applicants have 90 semester hours of undergraduate education with a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Many programs require at least three years of undergraduate education.  All state licensing boards require two to four years of undergraduate education and completion of a four-year chiropractic college course.

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Is chiropractic care the right choice?

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A recent federal study by the Agency for Health Care Policy & Research concluded that spinal manipulation was one of the preferred early treatments for LBP.  Doctors may refer patients to chiropractors or work in conjunction with a chiropractic practitioner to give patients optimal care.  Many insurance companies cover chiropractic care and many hospitals offer access and/or staff privileges to chiropractors.

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