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This is an excellent question to which there is a lot of confusion and misinformation. First, there are certain medical conditions that can cause these problems in infants and children, and these should be evaluated, but many times there are no
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The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as spinal manipulation, also called chiropractic adjustment. The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into
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A. Physical therapists and chiropractors both provide different rehabilitation services. Physical therapist work under the medical umbrella, seeing patients on the referral of a physician, but otherwise using many of the same techniques that
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A. After a short period of frequent visits for initial correction and stabilization of vertebral subluxations, patients have the option of choosing to continue care for ongoing wellness. The lifestyle stresses that cause vertebral subluxations are
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Practitioners of Chiropractic medicine, aka "Doctors of Chiropractic" or D.C., treat disease *without* the use of medications or surgery. Chiropractors maintain that the body has a built-in capacity to restore health within certain limits, and base
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• Yes. Since significant spinal trauma can occur during the birth process, many parents have their children and newborns checked for the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Adjusting procedures are adapted to a child's spine. Children can experience the
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Mobilization and manipulation are two methods used by physical therapists, osteopathic physicians, and chiropactors. The treatment technique is designed to restore the normal joint position and biomechanics. Mobilization is a back-and-forth
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Chiropractic physicians are trained in evaluation and treatment of back injuries related to car accidents. Your chiropractor will most likely begin by asking you to provide him with a description of the accident, and complete medical history
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Some patients are uncomfortable with spinal manipulation. If this is the case, gentler, joint mobilization is often performed to help decrease any stiffness and misalignment found. Active Release Techniques is also an excellent alternative and/or
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All chiropractors complete a four year degree course. In the UK there are a number of tertiary institutions providing chiropractic education and which award degrees recognised by the General Chiropractic Council.
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