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Frequently Asked
Questions About Chiropractic Care
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 own inborn ability to be healthy. By restoring spinal function
with Chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is
removed, thus 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 provincial 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 relaxants, and 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 its safety, efficacy, and
cost-effectiveness for Chiropractic and 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 Care.
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. Similar to brushing teeth, tuning up your car or
regularly visiting a dentist, wellness care is important for maintaining optimal
health, saving money, and enjoying a healthy life-style. 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, meaning 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.
Can I Get More
Information?
If you have questions, or
comments, please e-mail us at info@drturner.org.
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