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Discover Chiropractic
The Road to Good Health
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What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
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Facts About Chiropractic
• Chiropractic was established in 1895.
• All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands officially recognize chiropractic as an independent health care profession.
• Chiropractic care is available to members of the armed forces at more than 40 military bases in the U.S., and at nearly 30 veteran’s administration medical facilities.
• Chiropractic care is provided in such federal programs as Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program.
• Doctors of Chiropractic provide care in hospitals and other multidisciplinary facilities.
• Chiropractic is a covered benefit in many traditional insurance policies. According to some reports, as many as 87 percent of all insured Americans have coverage for chiropractic.
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Doctors of Chiropractic
• Often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians
• Practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care
• Undergo rigorous education– At least 4 years of
professional training following undergrad
– 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical experience
– State and national exams
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What Conditions Do Doctors of Chiropractic Treat?
• Doctors of Chiropractic most often treat conditions such as:
– Back pain
– Neck pain
– Pain in the joints of the arms or legs
– Headaches– Whiplash
– Sports and work-related injuries
• Research also supports chiropractic as treatment method for conditions such as:
– carpal tunnel, otitis media, colic, asthma
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Chiropractic: What Research Shows
“Acute and chronic chiropractic patients experienced better outcomes in pain, functional disability, and patient satisfaction than patients seen by other
health care providers.” - Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2005
Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is effective and patient-centered.
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Chiropractic: What Research Shows
“Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and
satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians.”
- Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2000
“Cervical spine manipulation was associated with significant improvement in headache outcomes in trials involving patients with neck pain and/or neck
dysfunction and headache.” - Duke Evidence Report, 2001
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Chiropractic Treatment Technique
The most common therapeutic procedure performed by Doctors of Chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” or the “chiropractic adjustment.”
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Additional Treatment Techniques
In addition to spinal manipulation, other treatments include:– therapeutic ultrasound– electrical muscle stimulation– ice and heat– traction– soft-tissue massage– rehabilitative exercises
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What to Expect During Your First Visit
Expect a thorough examination that typically includes:
• Patient history
• Physical examination
• Diagnostic studies (when indicated)
• Diagnosis
• Chiropractic treatment plan
If your chiropractor determines that your condition would be more appropriately treated by another health care professional, he or she will make the proper referral.
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With Chiropractic, When Will I Feel Better?
• Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment
• For others, it may take two to three weeks before they achieve substantial progress.
• Many factors can affect the healing process.
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The Concept of Wellness
• Doctors of Chiropractic believe prevention is the key to health and wellness.
• Tips to stay well– Exercise regularly– Eat well– Maintain a healthy weight– Reduce stress– Avoid smoking– Get regular health
checkups
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For Good Health – You’ve Come to the Right Place
Doctors of Chiropractic are
trained to recommend therapeutic and
rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle
counseling.
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Is Chiropractic Treatment Appropriate for Children?
YES, children can benefitfrom chiropractic care.
• Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and injuries.
• Chiropractic manipulation is very gentle and is safe even for infants.
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Senior Citizens and Chiropractic
• For older patients, many of their ailments are related to the spine and extremities
• Conditions associated with aging may benefit from corrective adjustments:– Arthritis, circulatory
disorders, joint stiffness and pain
• Medicare includes coverage for chiropractic services
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Are There Any Side Effects to Chiropractic?
• A very conservative, drug-free, surgery-free approach to reducing pain and improving mobility.
• While any form of health treatment contains a degree of inherent risk, there are few side effects to chiropractic.
• The most common side effect following treatment is mild soreness (similar to exercise) that may last for 12 to 48 hours.
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How Many Americans Seek Chiropractic Care?
• More than 22 million people visited Doctors of Chiropractic last year for a variety of conditions.
• More and more medical doctors are referring their patients to Doctors of Chiropractic.
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Why are a Record Number of Americans Seeking Chiropractic
Care?
Chiropractic Works!