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Although it is extremely rare, accidents do happen. Chiropractic is extremely safe when a controlled force is applied to a joint that retains it's structural integrity. Chiropractors adjust segments that are hypomobile, segements that have lost a normal degree of motion, and are stable. Whereas segments that are hypermobile have an increased degree of motion and may be unstable due to lost structural support. These segments should not be manipulated. Chiropractors determine the segments to adjust and the ones not to by various techniques along with diagnostic imaging to rule out any underlying pathologies and instability. Sometimes hypermobile segments go undetected and could cause harm, but this is extremely rare and unfortunate when it does occur. Even adjusting a hypermobile segment does not guarantee harm, it all depends on individual circumstances. The benefits received from chiropractic outweighs any risk of harm, and should not be feared if you have a thorough chiropractor.
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In California can a chiropractor refer a patient for a MRI?
Yes
Who is considered a patient?
A patient is an individual who is under the care of a doctor or physician. This could include a specialist such as a therapist or chiropractor.
Can a chiropractor withhold patient records if the patient has an outstanding bill?
No. This is tantamount to preventing you from obtaining healthcare, and is a violation under HIPAA.
Is there a law that a chiropractor cannot do spinal manipulation on a Medicare patient even if the patient is paying for the visit and not claiming it through Medicare?
Medicare law does not prohibit this.
Where can one purchase chiropractic supplies?
There are chiropractic supply warehouses which sell supplies to chiropractors. If you are a patient needing supplies, you can get them from your chiropractor.
Can a chiropractor refuse you treatment if you refuse to attend an after hours meeting?
I am a chiropractor. A chiropractor doesn't have to do business with you if he doesn't want to (unless you try to claim patient abandonment-which usually doesn't work.) If, however, he isn't willing to treat you because of some unreasonable demand of his, such as requiring you to attend some after hours meeting, you can always send a complaint to the state chiropractic board. It is then likely that they will instruct this chiropractor to cease any such unprofessional activities.
Can you give me a sentence with the word chiropractor?
My chiropractor is no better than a witch doctor. My chiropractor thinks I am a contortionist. A chiropractor is unrecognized as a professional by other doctors.
Why did a chiropractor wave a bone over my body?
There are 2 possibilities: 1) Your chiropractor was having some fun and joking around, be glad you have a personable and fun chiropractor. 2) Your chiropractor is a nut job, find a new chiropractor.
What is the average income for a chiropractor and associate chiropractor in Ireland?
A chiropractor in Ireland will make about 200,000 dollars per year. An associate chiropractor will make roughly 100,000 dollars per year.
How can a chiropractor help heal upper back pain?
A chiropractor will first evaluate the patient to identify the reason for the pain. He will then use Chiropractic Adjustment or Active Release Technique or both to relieve the pain .
What does DC mean after a chiropractor name?
DC stand for Doctor of Chiropractor
What is a good book about becoming a chiropractor?
A good book about becoming a chiropractor would be How to become a Chiropractor by Pierre Du Plessis. It is a great career.
