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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS (faq's)
HOW MUCH EDUCATION DOES A DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC RECEIVE?
WHAT DEGREE ARE CHIROPRACTORS GIVEN?
DO ALL CHIROPRACTORS USE THE SAME TECHNIQUES?
WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC ?
HOW DOES CHIROPRACTIC WORK ?
WHO NEEDS CHIROPRACTIC CARE ?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ?
WHAT IS A SUBLUXATION ?
WHAT CAUSES SUBLUXATIONS?
HOW SHOULD I FEEL AFTER AN ADJUSTMENT?
THE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFITS
DOES CHIROPRACTIC HURT ?
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO TO BECOME HEALTHY ONCE YOUR SPINAL
PROBLEMS ARE CORRECTED?
HOW MUCH EDUCATION DOES A DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC RECEIVE?
A minimum of eight years of college study (the same legal requirement as for
medical doctors) not including internships.
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WHAT DEGREE ARE CHIROPRACTORS GIVEN?
Licensed chiropractors are entitled by law to use the title, "Doctor of
chiropractic." They may also add the degree's initials "Dr." to their name.
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DO ALL CHIROPRACTORS USE THE SAME TECHNIQUES?
As with all professions, chiropractors have a large number of various methods
to evaluate and take care of patients. In our office, we use numerous gentle and effective
techniques such as Thomson, Gonstead, Activator, Toggle and Diversified techniques.
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WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC ?
Chiropractic is the art, science and philosophy of realigning vertebras
(bones) that are out of alignment in the spine to restore function in the nervous system
(nerves).
The human body is controlled by nerves. Everything (circulation, breathing, elimination,
etc.) is under the direction of this unbelievably complicated system. If the impulses of
this network are transmitted normally to and from the brain without interference, the body
will be at its optimum and able to ward off disease to the best of its ability. If these
impulses are stopped or interfered with, the area dependent upon them will malfunction
and/or become diseased. When a vertebrae in your spine becomes misalign ed (subluxated),
it can cause nerve interference.
Chiropractic is the only profession that utilises gentle spinal alignments to free pinched
nerves so that the body can heal itself. Chiropractors focus on the spine and the origin
of the nervous system to correct problems throughout the body.
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HOW DOES CHIROPRACTIC WORK ?
This is where the chiropractor comes in. The doctor applies a gentle force to
the spine that unlocks the vertebrae (bone) that is out of alignment. Once the vertebrae
is in alignment, the body can restore its normal nerve function.
Your doctor of chiropractic has gone through four academic years of chiropractic training,
after undergraduate college, to learn human anatomy, physiology, and radiology in depth.
All for the sole purpose of learning how, when ,why ,and where to apply that gentle force
called Chiropractic adjustment, and to help you, the patient, prevent your subluxation
from recurring.
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WHO NEEDS CHIROPRACTIC CARE ?
Everyone can benefit from modern, safe, effective, and painless chiropractic
care. In our office, we use chiropractic techniques which are extremely effective for
everyone including the elderly and infants.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ?
How quickly you respond to chiropractic care can vary greatly, though most
people feel immediate improvement. It is important to remember that even though you may
feel better, the underlying condition may take much longer to correct.
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WHAT IS A SUBLUXATION ?
A subluxation is a vertebrae in the spine which is out of alignment putting
pressure on a nerve affecting health in the body. Furthermore, a vertebral subluxation is
a serious spinal condition that interferes with the health of the nervous system, the
vertebral column (spinal column) and the general health of the entire body as a whole.
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WHAT CAUSES SUBLUXATIONS?
Subluxations can be caused by three different types of stress:
- 1. Emotional Stress: According to research, the #1 cause of subluxation in America today
is emotional stress. Emotional stress is often due to our lifestyle and also from pressure
created from society. Emotional stress can result from family problems, financial
difficulties and work or school related problems. It is important to understand that
emotional stress can cause tension in your muscles which in time can pull
vertebrae's) out
of alignment.
- 2. Physical Stress: Physical stress can be caused by accidents, sports injuries, falls,
other trauma, bad posture, repeated movements that gradually wear down your body parts and
difficult birth. Although vertebral subluxations are the most common forms of interference
with nerve messages, they are by no means the only ones. broken bones, arthritis, tumours,
direct pressure (when your legs or arms 'go to sleep'), neurological diseases such as
muscular dystrophia, multiple sclerosis, polio and cerebral palsy can also damage nerves.
- 3. Chemical Stress: Chemical stress can be caused by chemical addiction (drug intake) or
from being over medicated or being exposed repeatedly to industrial chemicals.
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HOW SHOULD I FEEL AFTER AN ADJUSTMENT?
Different people have different reactions depending on their condition (i.e.
presence of swelling and inflammation), the amount of time the condition has existed and
the person's degree of sensitivity. Many people however will feel the following:
- 1. Peace and relaxation:
After an adjustment you may experience a feeling of deepening peace and relaxation. This
relaxed feeling may last for the rest of the day or the week and may lead to deep
refreshing sleep. Others have at times felt a warm feeling flowing to various parts of
their bodies which is very soothing. Some feel very energetic and do all their chores or
business that day with a light, happy feeling.
- 2. Relief of symptoms:
Others may find that their symptoms have begun to disappear, that the problems that they
came to the chiropractor for have begun to lessen after the first visit. And, there are
some people who feel no difference after an adjustment. That does not necessarily mean
that they are not benefiting from their adjustments, it just means that they're not
feeling any external reaction.
- 3. Overall improvement:
As you continue your chiropractic care and your spine and nervous system continue to
release deep seated stress, you may begin to notice better balance, smoother movement, and
as a result, more energy. Increased awareness of your spine, its movements, areas of
tightness and/or restrictions. Awareness of your body stress. More emotional relaxation.
You may spontaneously change your eating habits, feel an increased desire to exercise, go
for walks or become more sensitive to your work and leisure.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFITS
However, with all the interest in what is consciously perceived, please
remember that the true benefits of the adjustment are usually found below the level of
consciousness. It is when the nerve communication to the heart, lungs, joints, skin, eyes,
ears and the brain itself are improved that the true benefits of chiropractic are
experienced. The true benefits of chiropractic care are the preventive benefits: better
night sleep, more energy and better nerve system function.
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DOES CHIROPRACTIC HURT ?
No. In our office we use a gentle effective technique which is painless and
provides excellent results. We also use an activator technique, Thomson, hands on
diversified, Gonstead and upper cervical techniques.
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WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO TO BECOME HEALTHY ONCE YOUR SPINAL PROBLEMS ARE
CORRECTED?
In our office, we recommend that you do the following once you have corrected
your spinal misalignments.
- 1. Exercise
- 2. Follow proper nutrition
- 3. Reduce your stress
- 4. Maintain proper posture
- 5. Get a good amount of rest and sleep
- 6. Keep a positive mental attitude
We understand that you can not change your lifestyle overnight. However, if you
incorporate these ideas slowly, you will most definitely enjoy better health. Keep in mind
that you are responsible for your health. Take charge.
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