article thumbnail

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.

X-ray 130
article thumbnail

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.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Strategies to reduce taxes and grow wealth in Q3 and Q4

Chiropractic Economics

Be sure all assets are on a depreciation schedule Of course, big items like equipment, X-ray machines, etc., JAMY ANTOINE, DC, BCN, is a doctor of chiropractic with past specialties in peripheral neuropathy and severe disc damage. Don’t use your business as a personal piggy bank.

X-ray 264
article thumbnail

Common Chiropractic Myths

Beecher Chiropractic

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. During the exam and after reviewing x-rays, a doctor of chiropractic would diagnose this and refer the patient out for proper care. This is only true for HMO’s.

X-ray 52
article thumbnail

Smart Timing After Slips, Trips and Falls

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

After a fall, and especially if you jerk or hit your head, have your doctor of chiropractic (DC) evaluate you right away. Recognizing the risk of mini-fractures that may not show up on X-rays right away. Managing acute injuries with R.I.C.E and changing protocols as healing occurs.

X-ray 52
article thumbnail

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.

Neck Pain 100
article thumbnail

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

Smart Pain Solutions

Sometimes x-rays are taken and prior records ordered to help narrow down the diagnosis options. The x-rays we took today helped identify your L5 disc as the working culprit but in order to confirm we would need an MRI. A Master’s of Sports Science & Rehabilitation, and a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine.