Chiropractic – A Natural Way to Good Health2. Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is a natural way to
cure disorders and injuries of
musculoskeletal system. It also
focuses on nervous system
and helps your body to avoid
negative effects on body.
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3. Chiropractic Fact
∗ Chiropractic therapy was first
introduced in 1895.
∗ In several insurance policies,
Chiropractic is a covered
advantage and around 87
percent of American have this
benefit.
∗ Chiropractic doctors offer their
services in health centers and
multidisciplinary facilities.
∗ In Puerto Rico, District of
Columbia and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, chiropractic is officially
approved profession.
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4. Chiropractic Doctors
Usually referred as chiropractic
physicians, chiropractic doctors
provide hands-on and natural
therapy without using any drug
and surgery.
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5. Rigorous Training of Chiropractic Doctors
∗ 4 years of training and
undergraduate program
∗ 4,200 hours in class, clinic
and lab experience
∗ National and state level
examination
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6. What Chiropractic doctors treat?
∗ Headaches
∗ Neck Pain
∗ Sports injuries
∗ Back pain
∗ Whiplash
∗ Pain in joints and arms.
Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic
treatment is effective and patient-centered.
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7. Chiropractic: What Research Shows
“Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors
showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one
month than patients treated by family physicians.”
- Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2000
“Cervical spine manipulation was associated with significant
improvement in headache outcomes in trials involving
patients with neck pain and/or neck dysfunction and
headache.”
- Duke Evidence Report, 2001
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8. Chiropractic Treatment Technique
Chiropractic adjustment and spinal manipulation are two most
commonly used therapeutic processes used by Chiropractic care
providers.
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9. ∗ Electrical Muscle
Stimulation
∗ Heat and cold therapy
∗ Rehabilitative Exercises
∗ Traction
∗ Soft-tissue Massage
∗ Therapeutic Ultrasound
Further Techniques include
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10. ∗ A Comprehensive check up with following details:
∗ Patient’s record
∗ Physical check up
∗ Diagnosis
∗ Treatment plan
What you should expect on your first visit
to a Chiropractic doctor?
In case, your chiropractor doctor finds your health condition to be cured by
any other professional, he or she will refer you to another doctor.
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11. ∗ Sometimes chiropractic starts showing effects within few
days.
∗ For people who suffer with severe injury and health issues
may take three or four weeks to be cured. There are many
factors that affect the process.
Chiropractic Treatment Duration
According to the chiropractic doctors, by following healthy routine, one can avoid health
problems and stay healthy.
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12. The Concept of Wellness
∗ Eat nutritious food
∗ Regular workout
∗ Avoid smoking
∗ Sleep properly
∗ Regular health checkup
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13. Why chiropractic is right choice for treatment?
Chiropractic doctors go
through a prolong training
and studies so they are quite
knowledgeable and
experienced to recommend
dietary, nutritional and
lifestyle counseling.
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14. Children and chiropractic care?
YES, children can benefit
from chiropractic care.
∗ Since chiropractic is very mild
and natural, it can be used for
healing children as well.
∗ Kids are physically more active
than adults so they frequently
get injured, chiropractic is best
cure for them.
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15. Chiropractic care for older patients?
∗ Normally, old aged people face
spine and bone related disorders.
∗ Chiropractic helps in corrective
adjustments for spine and other
disorders in body thus it can cure
following conditions:
∗ Arthritis
∗ Joint Pain
∗ Circulatory Disorders
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16. As chiropractic treatment is natural and drug free approach,
there are no side effects of this treatment. However, some
people may feel mild pain just for few hours.
What are the side effects of chiropractic treatment?
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17. Number of American people seeking chiropractic cure?
∗ According to a recent research, around 22 million people in
America have visited chiropractic care provider last year to get
treatment for various health conditions.
∗ Even the number of medical doctors who are referring their
patients to chiropractic physicians is increasing.
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18. Why are a Record Number of Americans
Seeking Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic Works!
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19. You can trust chiropractic care because it’s 100 percent safe and natural
way to treat various conditions in body. There are no side effects.
Yes, Chiropractic is the most effective
form of treatment!
Why to choose chiropractic care?
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