Do you believe in the validity of Chiropractic care?
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Some Chiros do more harm than good. One broke my wife's hip.
947866
yes, chiropractors can help prevent future problems!If you can find a chiropractor that uses the PRO ADJUSTER in your area I highly recommend it! You are not manually adjusted, they use this "wand" to do it. Yes, it works. I have been going to the main ProAdjuster office for about 5 years now. I have been in car accidents and this helps tremendously! \ncheck out the link below. it will give you a bunch of info on the pro adjuster and what they are about.
408238
No, they are not.\n\nChiropractors focus on the relationship between bodily structure (primarily that of the spine) and function, and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Chiropractors use manipulative therapy as an integral treatment tool.\n\nChiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustment.\n\nChiropractic is also recognised as a science of applied neurophysiologic diagnosis based on the theory that health and disease are life processes related to the function of the nervous system: irritation of the nervous system by mechanical, chemical, or psychic factors is the cause of disease; restoration and maintenance of health depend on normal function of the nervous system.
882655
Yes, I had amazing results...at one point they also brought in a massage therapist and taught me a couple of simple techniques to do on my own...I suffered greatly from migranes for a long time, but after Chiropractic care, I hardly ever have one now.  I go for a routine adjustment every few months and no problems at all.
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How long have you been in this condition?\n\nI suggest continuing with the chiropractic care - people respond differently to the treatment so you need to give it at least 3 months... think about how long you've been in this state, it's hardly fair to expect an instant recovery.\n\nI have seen a lot of skeptical people in your condition and worse and with persisting care from their chiropractor have made excellent recoveries, so just keep going =)
139732
The chiropractic spinal adjustment is a vague entity. I have a chiropractic doctorate but I am abivalent about the value of this  profession. I find so many of my patients coming from other chiropractors with so many odd explanations for and violent methods of care, honestly I am often embarrased to be considered a chiropractor. Still, at it's heart chiropractic is the best model of healing I know of, and I am quite proud of what I do and the results I get. I've saved countless people from pain and spinal surgery, and helped others heal considerable 'incurable' issues. \n\nChiropractic is very unstandardized, so every chiropractor will offer something different. Basically most chiropractors over simplify their practices and model what they do as unblocking the nerves that come out of the spine. This is very rare that a nerve is so blocked or pinched that it is 'squeezed' coming out of the spine. What is really going on is that information the nervous system is picking up and relaying to the brain is getting 'jammed' and lost in the jumble of the body's functions and general stress levels. Most people have bones out of 'alignment' not by way of trauma (like car accidents), but by way of being overwelmed by metabolic stress (ex: too much sugar, not enough minerals, extreme mental stress) and the these 'misalignments' act as temporary 'fuse breakers'. The problem is that after these stresses reduce, the spinal 'fuse' stays switched off and the person maintains a physiology of high level stress no matter what goes on, how they eat, rest, etc.\n\nGood chiropractic spinal adjustments actually increase communication from the periphery into the brain so the brain can then create better signals through the outgoing nervous system. The chiropractors who can do this are like gold, because they not only activate very efficient healing states on a physical level - but they also allow sensations assiciated with food choices, emotional needs, mental ideas and repressed body/mind issues come to full consciousness. As it was explained to be Donald Epstein, in my opinion the greatest living chiropractor, chiropractic began as a 'consciousness delivery system' - not unlike Christian Science.\n\nDonald Epstein has developed 'Network Spinal Analysis' and the chiropractors who study this are the only chiropractors I welcome to adjust my spine.\n\nAnd a word for people who are encouraged to be manipulated or 'adjusted' two or three times a week in high volume models of practice - research suggests there is no value to this kind of over treatment. Network care though (which involves gentle touch at specific spinal points, not forcible cracking, manipulation or so called 'adjustment') delivered two or three times a week has blown the doors off researchers, and if your chiropractor wants to sell you a large multi-visit plan, ask him or her to either prove it's value or offer you Network care.\n\nIf you sufer from pain syndromes of the spine or need car accident rehabillitation, I do recommend you consider chiropractors who offer specialized care in these areas, as chiropractors who combine manipulation and physical therapy are often very effective for chronic pain and accident trauma.
58009
Chiropractors are licensed and legally allowed to practice their profession, however, they are not medical doctors. Many people have found relief and improvement of their medical conditions through treatments given by a chiropractor.
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Okay... I know this is going to sound strange, however I thought I may as well put this idea to you...\n\nI have worked for some chiropractors and am studying it now myself. The philosophy of Chiropractic is as follows: \n\nThe brain is the central part of the nervous system. It extends down into the spinal cord and then into the nerves which go to specific parts of your body, i.e. organs, muscles, etc. (Basically everywhere in the body...) So the spinal cord is like an 'information highway' of the body, just like a car highway. \n\nThe spinal cord is protected by the spine which is made up of 24 seperate bones (vertebrae). The vertebra can misalign through day to day activities through Chemical (e.g. smoking, caffene, alcohol, even pollution), Emotional (the muscles tense up and pull the spine out of position, i.e. tension headaches, etc) and physical stresses (eg, whiplash, trips, falls and even childbirth.) \n\nIf the spinal joints become misaligned (otherwise known as 'subluxated') nerve impulses become distorted. Going back to the analogy of the motorway... if you block two lanes of a four lane highway, the cars will become jammed and will not pass easily to their destination. Symptoms can include headaches, migranes, lower immune response, numbness/pins and needles in hands or feet, sciatica, muscle twitching, back pain... etc, etc, etc.\n\nSo... What I'm saying is that maybe you could have your spine checked for any misalignments. Most chiropractors do free 'spinal checks' or you could even book for a full consultation. They have the same goals as doctors, etc, but just work in a very different way. They use non-invasive and drug-free methods. It's all done through manipulation.\n\nI know all of this seems very far-fetched... however, I think there may be some kind of connection. Just be open-minded! Good luck!
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Most of the time (95% or better) conservative chiropractic care is very effective for work related cervical spine injuries.  Most of these injuries involved "deranged" spinal joints (and often involve shoulders, upper back, jaw and other regions) and associated damaged soft tissues, including muscles and tendons, but ligaments, fascia and other connective tissues which attach to and surround the spine, which need to be rehabiliated and restored to normal function, when possible.  It is important to do a thorough history intake and physical examination, including taking two or more X-rays of the site of suspected injured structures, to evaluate, identify and diagnose what is wrong.  Without figuring out what is most likely wrong (diagnosis), it is very likely to provide a faulty and potentially useless or harmful plan of care.   I have found that a multi-modal approach which combines "chiropractic adjustments", also called chiropractic manipulative treatments, followed by passive modalities (hot, cold, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, therapeutic massage, etc) and therapeutic exercises targeted to any specific physical deficits, done to the capacity and tolerance of a patient, work very well, usually done at 2-3 times a week initially, and then less often with continued demonstrated signs of improvement until the patient is at or near a pre-injury status (if possible).  If a sinister injury is suspected, or if a patient fails to recover as much and as rapidly as expected, then a second opinion consultation with a specialist, and advanced diagnostic tests, are arranged.  It has been estimated that Chiropractic care is about 100 times safer (or more) than taking an aspirin for these kind of problems, when provided by a properly trained and licensed Chiropractic physician or licensed Chiropractor.  There is nothing "fake" about properly planned and provided chiropratic care.
43258
The above answer is both correct and incorrect.  True, chiropractic will likely not have a profound effect on your injury, but chiropractors, including myself, treat extremities (ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, TMJ, etc.), not only spinal injuries.  Any joint in the body can be effectively treated by a chiropractic physician.
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without a doubt it can.  i see it in my practice daily.  i have patients who have been to specialists and on all kinds of medications with no real relief.  they then come to chiropractic as a "last resort", and almost always have great success with getting adjusted.  the biggest issue is that it may take some time to fix the problem that it causing the headaches.  some patients find relief quickly, others take longer.  the biggest issue is to dig deeper and fix the underlying cause of the headaches rather than just cover up the symptoms!\nhope that helps!
882102
See a chiropractor they may be able to help you.
45074
Chiropractors are doctors in a sense that they have earned a DC (Doctor of Chiropractic). But they are prohibited by law to prescribe medicines other then natural herbs and things like that. They DO NOT have to take the MCAT, they DO NOT have to go through residencies. There are 2 types of fully licensed doctors in the U.S. which are MD (Doctor of Allopathic medicine) and DO (Docotor of Osteopathic Medicine). A Chiropractor is limited in what they can and can not do. For example, they are prohibited to practice in a hospital, they can not perform surgery or treat mental disorders. But the choice of whether a DC is a legitimate doctor will be up to the patient, someone with a PhD. can call themselves a docotor also.\n\n\nIn closing, my opinion DO, MD or DC, they all must work together to achieve the one central goal which is to help imporve one's quality of life. Only then will the patient have the best chance to be free of sickness. But I prefer to go to a MD or DO.
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YES and no - depending on the state.  They are not an MD, but like any professional medical program (psychologists, pharmacists, etc.) must attend a school specific to their field to earn their doctorate.  The Board of Chiropractic Examiners regulates the practice of chiropractic\nand grants licenses to Chiropractors who meet educational requirements and\npass the state board examination.  The board also requires practitioners to\ncomplete annual postgraduate study for license renewal.  Currently, the \nState of California requires that candidates complete at least two years of\npre-chiropractic education plus 4,400 hours of course work in a recognized\nchiropractic school or have a valid license from another state.\n Chiropractors/Doctors of Chiropractic take patient histories, conduct\nphysical examinations, diagnose and give treatments for illness and injury.\nBecause of the emphasis on the spine and its position, most Chiropractors\nuse x-rays to help locate the source of patients' difficulties and also to\nrule out fractures or disease.\n\nChiropractors treat patients primarily by manual adjustments, especially of\nthe spinal column.  They use different therapies including massage, water,\nlight, ultrasound, electric, cold and heat to aid in the healing of the\nmuscles, joints, and nerves.  They may make dietary and nutritional\nrecommendations, advise on exercise and sleeping habits and also may suggest\nand apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, and braces if\ndeemed necessary.\n\nSome Chiropractors specialize in athletic injuries, neurology, orthopedics,\nnutrition, and internal disorders.  Others specialize in taking and\ninterpreting X-rays and other diagnostic images.\n\nChiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery.  If they discover\nevidence of disease, injury or condition which is outside their scope of\npractice, they must refer the patient to an appropriate health care\nprovider.
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I never believed in a chiropractor but about 6 years ago I went. It helped immediately - he told me that I could continue to come and give him my money or I could do the six simple exercises he gave me about 3 times a week. I have not had any problems since but I still go twice a year just to get aligned. There are a lot of them out there just for the bucks but some honestly want to help you keep your back healthy. Even if you don't have much faith in them I would check it out before I had surgery.
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Most professional sports do provide health care for RETIRED athletes that include Chiropractic care
50032
They are both highly educated, but the Chirpractor sure helped me and my dislocated knee a few yrs. back. I sure believe in them.. The average public are very un informed about the Chiropractors, I guess they think all is cured  with a pill, this is not so.They can alein your body and really . you feel so well and good.