• What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism, controlled by the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body. The vertebrae, which protect the brain and nervous system, when misaligned or subluxated, causes malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body.
• How Does Chiropractic Work?
Chiropractic works by restoring your inborn ability to be healthy. By restoring spinal function with Chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is removed, allowing optimal nervous system function and normal health.
• What Type of Education Do Chiropractors Get?
Today's Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated with an education curriculum similar to medical school. Special emphasis is placed on anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, nutrition, x-ray, physiology, diagnosis and spinal adjusting. Post graduate education totals 7 years and demanding national and state boards must be passed.
• Is Chiropractic Safe?
In the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, Chiropractic care is "...remarkably safe." It is safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers – even aspirin. All ages from babies to the elderly enjoy safe, effective care.
• Is Chiropractic Scientific?
Research from New Zealand, Australia, the United States, England, Denmark, and Canada have validated Chiropractic. Recently, the "Manga Report" produced at the University of Ottawa has validated Chiropractic for it's safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness for low back pain. On going research is now validating Chiropractic and headaches, asthma, whiplash and pre-menstrual syndromes, to name a few.
• Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?
A recent study by Nilsson in Denmark reports that children under Chiropractic care are healthier than other children, miss less school, are more attentive and have less need for drugs. Children with conditions such as earaches, colic, bed-wetting, scoliosis, "growing pains", torticollis and asthma respond wonderfully to Chiropractic.
• How Long Will I Need Chiropractic?
There are 3 types of care in Chiropractic: initial care to remove symptoms; corrective care to correct the cause of the underlying muscle weakness, soft tissue damage and degenerative changes; and wellness care. Similar to brushing your teeth, tuning up your car, or regularly visiting a dentist, wellness care is important for maintaining optimal health, saving money and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. How long you decide to benefit from Chiropractic is always up to you.
• Do I Need a Referral to Visit a Chiropractor?
Absolutely not – a Doctor of Chiropractic is a primary contact physician. This means you do not need a referral. If yours is not a Chiropractic case, a responsible Chiropractor will refer you to the appropriate health care provider.