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As a chiropractor, I am of the opinion that there is no better professional to adjust the spine with appropriate purpose than a Doctor of Chiropractic. While physical manipulation may randomly help, an effective chiropractic adjustment moves vertebra in a specific direction to improve nervous system function, improve symmetry and biomechanics.
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Can a Chiropractor work as a PTA?
I am a chiropractor and can tell you that the answer is an unequivival no. A chiropractor cannot work as a licensed physical therapy assistant unless they are licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. Chiropractors can practice physiotherapy(P.T) but cannot practice physcical therapy(P.T). In the same way, physical therapists can sometimes manipulate the spine but they can't practice chiropractic unless they are also a licensed chiropractor. Medicare requires that a P.T or P.T.A perform the physical therapy -not a chiropractor.
Is a DO degree a chiropractor?
A DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine. A chiropractor is a Doctor of Chiropractic. In the beginning (early 1900's) both Chiropractors and Osteopaths treated the body through spinal manipulation. Now Osteopaths have joined the American Medical Association and currently prescribe drugs and perform surgery. While they are trained in spinal alignment and manipulation it can be difficult to find an Osteopath that performs this procedure. Chiropractors are an independent group and remain commited to treating the body without drugs or surgery through spinal manipulation. Jennie Yates, Chiropractor CoreHealth of Clearwater
What is wpCtrlexe?
It belongs to WinPortrait, a desktop manipulation tool.
Should you see a chiropractor for heriated disc after an injection in your back?
I am a chiropractor and I think having an injection would have little bearing on seeing or not seeing a chiropractor for back pain. I doubt that spinal manipulation would aggravate your herniated disc but if you would like to make yourself feel better about your decision you can consult with the medical doctor who gave you the injection. Also chiropractors can do other treatments besides spinal manipulation for back pain.
chiropractors for babies?
In my search for a chiropractor who may be able to help me, I find websites talking about newborn manipulation. Can someone explain why one would do this?
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.
What kind of doctor treats poor posture besides chiropractor?
physical therapist
What does spinal manipulation use?
When spinal manipulation is employed, it is generally done with the hands, although some practitioners may use an adjusting tool
What is manual or physical manipulation?
Manual or physical manipulation is when you physically change the way something looks or feels. This might mean squishing butter or even crushing chips with your hands.
What is the name for a person that manipulate the spine and other parts of the body?
An osteopath - manipulation of the muscles and bones could restore or preserve health. A chiropractor manipulates the spine, as does a physiotherapist
Best doctor chiropractor massage therapist in Denver?
try physical therapist . Not quite sure if 'doctor,chiropractor and massage therapist is one person.' But I go to Evocare Center for Physical Health and think Dr. Spallone is the best chiropractor in Denver (in Lakewood) and he has a discount massage center in his clinic with great therapists, so I think that may answer your questions.
What has the author Loic Burns written?
Loic Burns has written: 'A manual of medical manipulation' -- subject(s): Backache, Manipulation (Therapeutics), Orthopedic Manipulation, Physical therapy, Spinal Diseases, Spinal Injuries, Therapy
