What is Chiropractic care?

Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.

Chiropractic facts.

• Chiropractic was established in 1895.
• All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands officially recognize chiropractic as an independent health care profession.
• Chiropractic care is available to members of the armed forces at more than 40 military bases in the U.S., and at nearly 30 veteran’s administration medical facilities.
• Chiropractic care is provided in such federal programs as Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program.
• Doctors of Chiropractic provide care in hospitals and other multidisciplinary facilities.
• Chiropractic is a covered benefit in many traditional insurance policies. According to some reports, as many as 87 percent of all insured Americans have coverage for chiropractic.

Educational facts.

• Practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care.
• Undergo rigorous education:
  • At least 4 years of professional training following undergrad.
  • 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical experience.
  • Take State and national exams.

What do Chiropractic physicians treat?

• Used most often to treat complaints such as:
  • back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, headaches and other musculoskeletal problems.
• Research also supports chiropractic as treatment method for conditions such as:
  • carpal tunnel, otitis media, colic, asthma.

The Concept of Wellness.

• Tips to stay well.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat well.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Reduce stress.
• Avoid smoking.
• Get regular health checkups.

Is Chiropractic Treatment Appropriate for Children?

• Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and injuries.
• Chiropractic manipulation is very gentle and is safe even for infants.

Senior Citizens and Chiropractic.

• For older patients, many of their ailments are related to the spine and extremities.
• Conditions associated with aging may benefit from corrective adjustments:
  – Arthritis, circulatory disorders, joint stiffness and pain.
• Medicare includes coverage for chiropractic services.

Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is both safe and effective.