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Chiropractic is a specialized health care profession that focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system. In other words, chiropractic is used to treat conditions that affect the nervous system and the muscular system by "adjusting" the skeletal system. Although chiropractors "adjust" the synovial joints between bones, the effects of chiropractic are currently believed by scientists to result from the stimulation of muscle receptors that connect the same two bones as the synovial joint that is being "adjusted". The theory behind this stems from the knowledge that the nervous system either controls, or at least has an influence on, most other systems in the body. Further, it is known that the nervous system can be influenced by changes to the musculoskeletal system. Ultimately, chiropractic theory suggests that by keeping joints moving properly and/or stimulating the nervous system through "adjustments" of the skeletal system, the nervous system will be allowed to function optimally and thus allow your entire body to function optimally.
So far, research has shown chiropractic "adjustments" to be an effective treatment for headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, sciatica, as well as some other musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractic theory suggests that there are a wide variety of additional systemic and visceral conditions that could also be helped with chiropractic such as Asthma, infantile cholic, hypertension, etc., but this is currently only based on theory and anecdotal clinical evidence.
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∙ 11y agoChiropractors believe that the human body has the ability to heal itself. Chiropractors use their hands to locate and correct areas of the body (usually the spine) that are not moving correctly.
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∙ 10y agoChiropractors are health professionals that focus on the neuromusculoskeletal system and the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders that effect this system. Chiropractors will often adjust the joints as a way to treat and restore health.
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What do the initials DC after a physician's name mean?
D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic. The only doctors legally allowed to be called physicians are M.D.s (Doctors of Medicine) and D.O.s (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine). D.C.s are not physicians, legally, and should not be portraying themselves as such. If you have found a Chiropractor portraying himself as a physician, please notify your state's medical and chiropractic boards.
What do the letters ACN after DC in a doctors name mean?
American Chiropractic Network
What has the author R L Kuxhaus written?
R. L. Kuxhaus has written: 'Why are medical doctors trying to steal chiropractic?' -- subject(s): Chiropractic
Are chiropractic physicians medical professionals?
Chiropractors are not physicians. They do not go to medical schools, thus they are not considered "medical doctors (M.Ds)". In fact, most medical doctors disapprove of chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors are considered "D.Cs" that hold a Doctor of Chiropractic. They complete 4 year programs offered in private chiropractic colleges. Although they have knowledge of the body and its functioning they do not employ conventional medical treatments.
Which chiropractic college did Jack La Lanne go to?
Oakland Chiropractic College in (surprise!) not Oakland, actually, but San Francisco (close).
Is doctor degree the same as Ph.D?
Yes, a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) is one kind of doctor. There are also doctors of medicine, doctors of jurisprudence (law), and doctors of Chiropractic Medicine among others.
Where can one find a good doctor of chiropractic in Los Angeles?
Yelp offers opinions of individuals who have been to particular doctors nationwide including Los Angeles. One can also find information at Chiropractic California.
What does Board certified chiropractic mean?
There is no such board certified chiropractic. It is an incomplete terminology. It must be "board certified chiropractic "something" like orthopedist, neurologist, radiologist...etc. Board certified chiropractic specialist means doctor of chiropractic (DC) who is certified by specialty boards such as neurology, orthopedic, radiology...etc. by passing specialty board examinations. Usually, the board certified doctors have an extensive training (2-3 years of residency) in the specialty to obtain the credential.
Are the doctors on The Doctor actually doctors?
Yes, they really are doctors.
Do only medical doctors write dr before their name?
No, anyone who has completed a doctoral program in any field can place the designation Dr before their name. This includes doctors of philosophy (PhD), doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of chiropractic (DC), doctors of dentistry (DDS), doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM), doctors of optometry (OD), etc.
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Do chiropractors have a Ph.D and are they entiltled to the tiltle of Doctor?
Most Chiropractors do not have a PhD (doctorate of philosophy), but most have a doctor of chiropractic degree (DC). Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) are by definition the true "doctors", as the word doctor comes from the latin for teacher. Doctors of philosophy are usually scientists and instructors at universities. Besides these "true" doctors, our society has used the term doctor to refer to anyone who has completed a postgraduate doctorate degree in school. Thus, there are many different types of doctors, spanning many fields. Most often we associate the term doctor with certain health care professionals who have completed a doctorate level degree. Some examples of those are: Doctors of Medicine (MD), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), Doctors of Dentistry (DDS), Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Doctors of Optometry (OD), etc. The complete answer to the question of whether or not chiropractors are entitled to the use of the title "doctor" will depend on which country the chiropractor has graduated from their chiropractic program. In Canada and the United States, for example, Chiropractors must have a 4 year undergraduate degree before starting chiropractic school, then they must complete a 4 year, post graduate, doctorate in chiropractic (8 years total). As such, in North America, chiropractors are indeed doctors, doctors of chiropractic. In comparison to North America, in Australia, chiropractors complete a 4 year undergraduate degree, and then a 2 year masters degree in chiropractic. As such, in Australia chiropractors are not called doctors because they do not have a post graduate doctorate degree. To further validate the use of the term doctor, at least for chiropractors in Canada, in 2005 the province of Ontario granted the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) the right to offer a professional health care degree under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act. This decision was based on a thorough review by the government of the curriculum taught at CMCC, and the knowledge that its graduates have upon completion of the program. This degree granting right sets the program at CMCC within the hierarchy of education in Ontario as comparable to that of other primary contact health care professions, such as medicine, dentistry, and optometry.
