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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession. doctors of chiropractic decided to use beauty contests to legitimize their profession. Through these pageants, they hoped to gain credibility with traditional doctors. 1 “In the 1950s and 1960s, U.S.

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Can I Have Chiropractic Care After Back Surgery?

Beecher Chiropractic

People think that if they have ever had neck or back surgery, that they can not go to a doctor of chiropractic and get a spinal adjustment again. For a typical discectomy most surgeons will suggest that we wait 4-6 weeks before beginning chiropractic care. This, unfortunately, is a common misunderstanding of patients.

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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 Chiropractic Care Supports Family Members of Every Age

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

Chiropractic care is a family affair. From birth to the golden years, doctors of chiropractic (DCs) offer natural solutions for pain relief, provide strategies to support optimal health and lay a strong foundation in the prevention of future health issues.

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What Does a Chiropractor Do?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Your chiropractor likely spent a total of eight years studying anatomy, musculoskeletal systems, spinal manipulations, spinal adjustments, body functions, chemistry, physics, biology, and imaging interpretation alongside chiropractic principles. They graduate with a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree and may use the honorific of “Dr.”

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Effective Chiropractic Care for Soothing Back Pain Relief

Any Spine

Non-Invasive Pain Management Solutions Non-invasive pain management solutions provided through chiropractic care can significantly benefit individuals dealing with back pain, especially those with chronic conditions like scoliosis. A chiropractic professional should hold a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)

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Cox Technic inventor ​James Cox, DC, passes at age 84

Chiropractic Economics

. “The chiropractic industry has lost a true icon,” said Nick Doyle, area president of Gallagher, publisher of Chiropractic Economics. Cox was a visionary doctor of chiropractic, a passionate advocate for the profession and the advancement of the science behind it.

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