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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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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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Common Chiropractic Myths

Beecher Chiropractic

Millions of adjustments are performed each year to the cervical spine (neck) with no complications. The only way that a neck could break during a chiropractic manipulation is if there was already an underlying problem in the cervical spine such as cancer. This is different from a PT who needs a referral from a treating doctor.

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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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What is Sciatica and when do you need a second opinion?

Smart Pain Solutions

Sciatica is treated by numerous specialties: PCPs, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Physical Medicine Practitioners, Pain Management Doctors, Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, and Massage Therapists to name a few. The sciatic nerve originates from five nerves in the low back/spine.

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Frequently asked questions

ABCA

The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) receives many questions about chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function.

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Who is Your Quarterback When You Are in Pain?

Smart Pain Solutions

Staying in Your Lane Chiropractors invest significant time in education to skillfully diagnose and manage spine and joint pain. Yet it’s important to acknowledge that not all conditions fall within the chiropractic scope. For comparison we have also included Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum.