What Is chiropractic?
Q: What is Chiropractic?
A: Chiropractic is the art and science of locating and relieving spine and nerve stress.
Q: How old is chiropractic care?
A: Spinal manipulation has been around for thousands of years in the Far East, but chiropractic, as we know it today, was started by D. D. Palmer in 1895.
Q: What does a Chiropractor do?
A: The doctor of chiropractic analyzes your body for spinal stress using his hands and other analysis tools. He then corrects of removes any spinal nerve stress using various spinal adjustment techniques. These techniques vary from low force spinal manipulation to soft tissue therapies.
Q: Can I receive chiropractic care if I am undergoing other medical care?
A: Yes. Chiropractic care is an excellent compliment to routine medical care. A chiropractor will consider all medical history during treatment.
Q: If xrays are ordered, is the chiropractor qualified to review the results?
A: Chiropractors complete many hours of radiology in order to review xrays. If the chiropractor is not sure about any xray results, he will have a radiologist review them.
Q: How can a person get spinal nerve stress?
A: Spinal nerve stress can come from falls, sports incidents, accidents, or “everyday wear and tear” such as working in the garden.
Q: Why is it important to relieve spinal nerve stress?
A: Spinal nerve stress can be the main cause of many health problems including neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatic, and many other complaints.
Q: What other factors relieve stress on the spine and spinal nerves?
A: Proper nutrition, moderate exercise, and adequate rest help reduce stress on the spine. These three factors also contribute to a life of wellness.
