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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Sore back, whiplash, herniated discs…you’re in a lot of pain. You can see a traditional doctor for a prescription (and risk any number of unpleasant side effects), a chiropractor, or a physical therapist. Patients are instructed in a series of exercises designed to build strength and flexibility.

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Giving Student Athletes the Chiropractic Edge

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

The benefits of chiropractic care have long been acknowledged in professional athletics. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) can be seen on the sidelines as crucial members of the medical staff for 90% of professional sports organizations including Major League Baseball, all of the National Hockey League teams and all of the teams in the NFL.

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How Often Should You See a Chiropractor? A Helpful Guide

Fisher Chiropractic

They may also give you exercises to complete at home to strengthen muscles and keep up your flexibility making pain more manageable and less likely. The question of how often should you get a chiropractic adjustment is a tricky one. They must be licensed by the state and have a doctor of chiropractic degree.

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How to Reduce the Risks of Pain Medications for Headaches

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

Exercise/Stretching: staying strong and flexible can help diminish the muscular component of headaches. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) have expertise in neuromusculoskeletal anatomy to naturally affect the root cause of many headache types and work to help prevent relapses.

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Smart Timing After Slips, Trips and Falls

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

If the fall causes a jerk or hitting of the head, the effect can be like that of a whiplash injury and a concussion may be present along with injury to the cervical spine (neck). After a fall, and especially if you jerk or hit your head, have your doctor of chiropractic (DC) evaluate you right away.

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Extremity Adjustment Expert: Atlanta Chiropractor Specialist

Any Spine

Consistent exercise complemented by chiropractic care prepares your body to better resist future strains and stresses, ensuring that you can enjoy your activities free from the shadow of potential injury. Extremity adjustments are a cornerstone of my health care practice, designed to restore and enhance your range of motion.