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"In all disease, look
first to the spine." Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC)
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Frequently Asked
Questions
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Why should I see a
Chiropractor?
Are you suffering from lower back pain? Or, do your
headaches never seem to go away? Have you been injured at work or in a car
accident and are having trouble dealing with the pain? Are you active in
sports, but after the game have stiff joints and shooting pains? Are you
pregnant with an aching back? Are you in your Golden
years and having trouble enjoying retirement because those aches and pains
are getting in the way? Are you concerned with the health of your whole body,
and are looking for a different approach to health care? Are you
pregnant and suffering from constant back pain?
Are you concerned with your newborn's or child's long
term well being and growth?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions, You should visit your local chiropractor. Every day in Canada, over
120,000 people receive treatment from Doctors of Chiropractic. Chiropractors
are specialists in using exact, gentle manipulations of your spine to make you
feel great. Chiropractic treatment also includes diet and exercise programs to
get you back into tip-top shape.
What will a
Chiropractic Doctor Do at My First Visit?
On your first visit to
the doctor's office, your Chiropractor will: Review your health history. Learn
important information about any surgeries, major illnesses or events in your
past that could contribute to your current health problem. Conduct a thorough
chiropractic examination. Perform essential diagnostic physical tests, such as
reflexes and muscle strength.
Different Types
of Chiropractic Care
Just as there are different reasons for
visiting a chiropractor, there are different types of care. Which approach you
take depends on what you're trying to achieve. Some patients simply want relief
from pain. Others are looking for a way to stay healthy. In either case,
chiropractic care works.
I thought
chiropractors were just for back pain? Chiropractic care addresses
spinal problems (called subluxations) anywhere
in your spine, not just in your low back. A subluxation exists where spinal
bones become misaligned or lose their normal range of movement. These problem
sites irritate or put pressure on local nerves which interferes with
communication between your brain and body (and vice versa). Using highly
skilled, gentle adjustments the unhealthy effect on your body is reduced and
corrected. In time, the spine and its nervous system can function normally
again.
In time, exercise, a healthy diet, and periodic visits to the
chiropractor will help you stay healthy, pain free, and live life to the
fullest.
What is an
Adjustment?
The wear and tear of everyday life is hard on your
spine. It can become misaligned and cause many health problems. This is because
the nervous system runs through your spine and controls every function of your
body. Chiropractic adjustments are highly skilled, gentle manipulations of your
spine. Adjustments help your nervous system to function properly again which
allows your whole body to regain and maintain its good health.
What causes these spinal problems? These problems
are known as subluxations and can initially
occur during the birth process. As your body grows and matures, falls, sports
activities, accidents, bad posture or simply the stresses and strains of daily
life can cause additional spinal problems to occur or can further irritate
those that already exist. Left uncorrected, subluxations lead to conditions
such as colic in infants, and headaches, back pain and generally poor health in
adults.
Once your spinal problems have been corrected with adjustments
and exercise, it's easy to maintain a healthy spine. Having periodic
adjustments, even when you're feeling ok, is the best way to keep your spine in
great shape. You might be surprised at how healthy you become, even if you
thought you were fine before! |
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It is
health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. Mahatma
Gandhi
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