Chiropractors And The Services They Offer
There is much controversy on how effective and appropriate chiropractic services really are. Often people can be confused on when and why they should see a chiropractor, if at all, but much of the controversy is due to territorial issues from other health care providers, who feel chiropractors are stealing a part of Read the rest of this entry »
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Chiropractic is a natural cure method for treating musculo-skeletal problems, especially problems related to the backbone. The treatment professes drug free cure with the help of physiotherapy, changes in living style and natural cure methods. Spinal manipulation is the most common technique used by chiropractors. The technique involves moving the vertebrae beyond Read the rest of this entry »
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Hip Osteoarthritis: Should You Do Physical Therapy For Hip Osteoarthritis?
There are many different types of therapists who could be called physical therapists, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, masseurs and some areas of occupational therapy. They all work to try and affect the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments but have different philosophies Read the rest of this entry »
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By Frank in Education, on October 11th, 2009 at 2:33 pm. We would all like to thank Dr. Richard C. Schafer, DC, PhD, FICC for his lifetime commitment to the profession. In the future we will continue to add materials from RC's …
Two Georgia Chiropractors Arraigned For Healthcare Fraud
Andrew L. Sokol and Julie B. Weisberg, licensed chiropractors based in Marietta, Ga., were arraigned on charges they submitted millions of dollars of fraudulent insurance claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield and other private insurers for …
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By Frank in Education, on October 20th, 2009 at 1:01 am. We would all like to thank Dr. Richard C. Schafer, DC, PhD, FICC for his lifetime commitment to the profession. In the future we will continue to add materials from RC's …
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Red Flags Rule Disaster Scenario.
You’ve worked for years trying to make your retail business a success, but the letter you just opened from an attorney threatens to wipe out everything you’ve worked for. The attorney represents a victim of identity theft and is claiming you have violated something called The Red Flags Rule by selling a “covered” Read the rest of this entry »
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The Law/Chiropractors & possible insurance fraud?
I would like to know if anyone can help me with this.I believe this local chiropractor is committing illegal acts/possible ins. fraud,etc & since he preaches that he is a Christian chiropractor & religion all day long,if he is in fact committing fraud or illegal activity-I think he should be exposed.Here are things he Read the rest of this entry »
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Chiropractors – Their Impact on Your Chances of Obtaining Lawsuit …
As we pointed out in Part I of this series, insurance carriers often portray services that chiropractors perform as having a negative impact on…
5 Ways Chiropractors Adjust the Neck
This is the most commonly used position amongst chiropractors for neck manipulation. It's the “twist & pop” style taught in every chiropractic school in the world, and is commonly used in conjunction with the “Diversified” adjusting …
How Important Are Your Spinal Curves?
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The word “chiropractor” is a familiar one but not everyone understands what a Chiropractor does or how their treatments benefit others. Who are Chiropractors? How are they helpful to the people who seek their treatment? What kind of treatment do Chiropractors offer to their patients? Read this article to find out!
A Chiropractor is a medical professional who focuses on the treating and diagnosing of illnesses and injuries that could be related to the spinal system and a person’s joints. Chiropractors treat people via a “hands on” therapeutic approach to help patients work through their injuries and reduce a person’s pain. Chiropractors treat their patients by moving and manipulating a person’s spinal column, joints and the muscles associated with them.
If you live in the United Kingdom and you want to be a Chiropractor, you must first get your degree in Chiropractics from one of the four accredited educational institutions in the country. Your coursework must either be a four year degree or take thirty six hours to complete. Once you have completed your coursework you will apply to the British Chiropractic Association and/or the McTimoney Chiropractic Association. Both associations require Chiropractors to complete an extra year of supervised field experience before their licenses are finalized and they are allowed to practice professionally.
Chiropractors use the standard method to diagnose a patient’s illness or injury. A patient’s first visit to the Chiropractor will result in the patient giving his full medical history and then being given a routine (and thorough) exam that involves a standard physical, x-rays and both neurological and orthopaedic exams.
During follow up visits to the Chiropractor, the Chiropractor will align the spine through the manipulation of the vertebrae through the spine. Sometimes this can be done with massage. Other times it involves “cracking” which is where the Chiropractor will quickly and forcefully move a joint out of its usual range of motion and then put it back into its usual position. This helps to release some of the gases that have been building up and relieve the pressure on the joint, allowing it to move more freely in the future. This sounds like it would be painful but it usually is not.
Another favoured method of Chiropractic treatment involves the Chiropractor moving the patient into positions that might not feel natural but that force the patient’s muscles to stretch and build strength. Chiropractors might also employ massage and electrical stimulation to treat injuries and illnesses.
As well as physically manipulating his patient’s body, a Chiropractor will work with the patient to figure out if other areas of the patient’s life can be changed to help the recovery process.
Peter Benalla, editor of the chiropractor-help network, writes articles about chiropractor, chiropractic, chiropractors in London, back pain, orthopaedic conditions, neck pain and injury management. Peter is the principal practitioner at a well established clinic in the south west of the UK
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What do you think of chiropractors? Do you think this profession is good?
I was just wondering what you thought of chiropractors and their profession. Do you think this profession will gain more respect in the future or go downhill? Thanks!
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Physiotherapists or Chiropractors?
Regarding my last question to do with the problems I'm having with my back, I have since read through quite a lot of yahoo answers regarding peoples thoughts and experiences with Chriopractors and Physiotherapists, the percentage seem to favor the Physiotherapists over the Chiropractors anyone care to explain why?
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When people think of chiropractors, bone cracking and spinal adjustment are usually the only things that come to mind. While back problems are probably one of the most common ailments addressed by a chiropractic doctor, they are capable of many other treatments and therapies for a variety of physical problems.
There are many chiropractors who also specialize in specific Read the rest of this entry »
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