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Chiropractic
Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is a system of healing or therapy that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The method of treatment commonly involves manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures. It is grounded in the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are all functioning properly.
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What separates adjacent vertebrae and soften the forces created by walking?
Intervertebral disc separates adjacent vertebral bodies.
ExtraspinalOutside or not part of the spine or spinal cord, but usually in close proximity
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Doctors of Chiropractic are experts in the field of non-surgical spinal health care. In addition, they are doctors who specialize in the function of the joints and nervous system. Doctors of chiropractic primarily treat neuromusculoskeletal disorders without the use of drugs and surgery.
Chiropractors treat most neuromuskuloskeletal conditions. Common conditions that chiropractors treat are Back pain, neck pain, headache, leg/arm pain, peripheral joint problems (eg: impingments, strains, sprains), peripheral neuropothies (eg: carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome), vertigo/dizziness, whiplash, etc. Chiropractors are also well trained in nutrition and exercise, and as such can offer a range of advice/services that may relate to these.
To treat the neuromusculoskeletal conditions, chiropractors use spinal manipulation, physiotherapeutic modalities (cold laser, ultrasound, shockwave, IFC, TENS), deep tissue massage (ART-like), exercise (for rehabilitation and prevention), dietary advice, lifestyle advice, etc.
Their primary treatment, and what they are best known for, spinal manipulation, is used to induce motion into restricted joints, calm spastic musculature, induce neural reflexes that can result in global short-term pain relief, etc.
Is it bad to have a 10 percent curve in your back?
Probably not, most people have a minor scoliotic curve in their spine. Although, it can also depend on how old you are. If you are not yet skeletally mature (less than 18 years old) a small curve has the potential to progress. The risk of progression also seems to be more likely if you are a female.
That all being said, my opinion is this:
- If you are an adult...dont worry about it unless it is causing you pain, then i would advise a visit to a chiropractor.
- If you are an adolescent (less than 18 years old) then I would definitely advise a visit to a chiropractor who can monitor the curve, provide stretches and exercises to limit progression, treat discomfort associated with the scoliosis, provide advice on treatment options if the curve progresses, etc.
Why does your thumb constantly crack and pop and start to hurt?
The cracking and popping is probably gasses being releases from the synovial fluid in the thumb joint. this joint ids generally held together by ligament's. it sounds like there may be a problem with the ligaments ability to hold the joint in place properly. See a doctor about it.
How tall will a child be if the mother is 5'8 and the father 6'1?
What kind of environment are they living in?
How good is their diet?
Will they have any diseases, broken bones?
How good is their posture?
Seriously, there is no way to tell. Any answer would be a wild guess. ■
Is the neck more important than your back?
Yes. If you break your neck, you can die instantly. When a person is hung by the neck, the attempt is made to break the neck, causing instant death. They have never tried to execute someone by tying the rope around their back, and then dropping them through a trap door.
Does the medical card cover chiropractors?
From what I understand by my daughters current Chiropractor is that it would cover adjustments and therapy needed. However, finding one in the state of IL can be a very difficult task. Being a state funded program, the Chiropractor is only paid a certain amount of money that is predetermined by the state governing body. I was told about 6months ago that the amount that the Dr would receive per visit was only $7-$10. Since they have to submit the paperwork to the state for each visit it unfortunately is not worth the Dr's time or effort in the financial aspect of running a business. I can see both sides of this issue. From a financial business standpoint it doesn't appear to be worth the money in the long run. In the physical health and well being aspect of medical care for the individual that would benefit from this type of Chiropractic care, I think it is very unfortunate that it is virtually impossible to locate a provider willing to participate in the program. I think the amount the Dr's receive is so low for a specific reason. It detour's them from wanting to participate in the program and therefore have very few to no claims to pay on at the state level. I find this to be a very frustrating issue because I would greatly benefit from ongoing Chiropractic care, however I can not afford to pay $100 for every visit to have an adjustment and therapy. I would like to see the state reconsider the payment they would pay the Dr's offices because I think it would greatly reduce other medical bills and Dr visits for other medical issues people have. I would think they would elect to cover preventative care instead of just when there is a problem. I am told the participation will vary depending on the state. I would suggest finding a Chiropractor in your area that is willing to sit down and answer your questions so you honestly know your options or potential coverage. Good luck to you.
Who should treat a slipped disk a chiropractor or an osteopath?
If you think you may have a "slipped disk" (herniation or disk bulge), either a chiropractor (DC), medical doctor (MD) or an osteopathic physician (DO) should be able to determine if this is true, or if your pain is caused by another problem. If it is determined that you indeed have a disk problem, most times the associated pain will go away on its own with time. In these "less severe" cases, pain control is the primary goal. Spinal manipulation by chiropractors has been shown to be effective for pain control, including for herniated disks (references 1-3 below), and there are almost no risks associated. Thus, it is always worth a try to see if a chiropractor can help.
Sometimes very severe disk problems can require a trip to a surgeon to ensure that neurological damage is not a risk. Your DC, MD, or DO should be able to inform you of whether or not you need to see a surgeon. Interestinglly, a recent study found that 60% of people who were thought to need surgery for a disk herniation causing sciatica benefited equally as well from chiropractic care as they would have from surgery (reference 4 below). Thus, seeing a chiropractor for your disk herniation has a good chance of providing the same benefit as surgery in a majority of cases. A safe approach would be to try chiropractic, if it works (60% of the time) then you can avoid surgery, if it doesnt work (40% of the time) then the option for surgery is always still there.
Note A: Neither manipulation, medication, or the increasingly popular decompression therapy can "fix" a disk problem, but, it is likely that all of these treatments can reduce the pain you are experiencing until the inflammation goes down. Thus, personal preference will play a large role in what type of doctor you decide to see.
Note B: Spinal manipulation is perfectly safe for a herniated or bulging disk (references 1-3).
Note C: Current research has suggested that a bulging disk does not cause pain by compressing nerves, but more likely by sensitizing nerves through local inflammation factors released by damaged cells and cells of the immune system (cytokines). Thus, over time as the inflammation goes down the pain will also go away. Usually, even after the pain is gone the disk bulge or herniation will remain, sometimes contacting nerves or even the spinal cord. It has been suggested that as many as 30% of the population has one or more asymptomatic (non-painful) disk bulges (references 5-7). It is likely a normal part of aging, so don't panic :)
References:
1) Oliphant D. Safety of spinal manipulation in the treatment of lumbar disk herniations: a systematic review and risk assessment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2004;27(3):197-210.
2) Santilli V, Beghi E, Finucci S. Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations. Spine J2006;6:131-137.
3) Liu J, Zhang S. Treatment of protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc by pulling and turning manipulations. J Tradit Chin Med 2000;20:195-197.
4) McMorland G, Suter E, Casha S, du Plessis SJ, Hurlbert RJ. 2010. Manipulation or Microdiskectomy for Sciatica? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study. J Manip Phys Ther. Volume 33, Issue 8, Pages 576-584.
5) Jensen MC, Brant-Zawadzki MN, Obuchowski N, Modic MT, Malkasian D, Ross JS. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine in people without back pain. N Engl J Med 1994;331:69 --73.
6) Boden SD, Davis DO, Dina TS, Patronas NJ, Wiesel SW. Abnormal magnetic-resonance scans of the lumbar spine in asymptomatic subjects. A prospective investigation. J Bone Joint Surg 1990;72:403-- 8.
7) Jarvik JJ, Hollingworth W, Heagerty P, Haynor DR, Deyo RA. The longitudinal assessment of Imaging and disability of the back (LAIDBack) Study: baseline data. Spine 2001;26:1158--66.
Does Tennessee have a right of rescission for auto purchases?
No it does not. The Three(day) right of rescission is only for in home purchases .(these laws were designed to help the elderly from pushy salesman). Sorry Tennessee or most states does not allow you to drive off and then return 3 days later but most Dealerships dont want unhappy customers...so what do you do?
Simple, go in and talk NICE to the Dealership(leave the legal eagle attitude at home...give them a reason TO help you) explain your problems, concerns unhappiness and tell them how you will speak highly of their ethics and customer service and even offer to write a letter stating how please you are with them....better try sugar instead of vinegar...promise!
Most states have a 2 to 3 year statute of limitations to file a medical claim. Sounds like you might have passed the statute.
What courses and how many credit hours each are needed for a Chiropractic degree?
First a minimum of 90 credit hours of university/college education are required to be eligible to apply for chiropractic college. Following this, chiropractic college last 3 or 4 years, depending on which school you choose to attend. The World Health Organization has stated that to become a doctor of chiropractic a student must attend no less than 4200 hours of schooling in a chiropractic college after their undergraduate degree. Some schools squish this all into 3 years, others spread it over 4 years.
The chiropractic program at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is 4 full-time years and courses include cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, histology, embryology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, immunology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, biomechanics, functional rehab., clinical diagnosis, orthopedics, nutrition, radiography, radiology, research methods, clinical education, ethics and chiropractic principles and techniques in the first two years. The anatomy and neuroanatomy courses include about 200 hours of human cadaver dissection.
The third year involves a little more basic science but primarily the theoretical application of this knowledge.
The fourth year is in a clinical setting as an intern with real-life application of this knowledge. Students treat real patients with musculoskeletal conditions in clinics and/or hospitals to gain hands-on experience in diagnostic, prognostic and treatment skills.
Lastly, before a student that graduates from chiropractic college can practice they must pass regional and/or National board exams to prove their competancy. Successful passing of board exams will permit a chiropractor to attain a license to practice.
What does your GPA need to be in order to become a chiropractor?
According to the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), the minimum GPA for admission into chiropractic college in North America is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This is a brand new standard, that will take effect in 2012.
In 2011 and all earlier years, the minimum GPA was 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) is the agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education for accreditation of programs and institutions offering the doctor of chiropractic degree. CCE seeks to insure the quality of chiropractic education in the United States by means of accreditation, educational improvement and public information.
How is a chiropractic adjustment done?
There is no set fee or standard for the price of an adjustment, prices are set by the doctor of chiropractic. I have personally seen chiropractic adjustments as low as in the $30s (especially at a chiropractic school) or upwards of $100 or more. Many chiropractic physicians set there fees based on CMS guidelines that determined fees based on region and other professional and technical variables. Often these fees are also based upon how many regions of the spine are adjusted and whether or not extremities (arms or legs) are involved.
Should athelete receive free chiropratic care after retirement?
This is a difficult question, as there is no such thing as free stuff. Someone always has to pay!
- Are you asking if the government should use our tax dollars to pay for retired athletes chiropractic care?
- Are you asking if chiropractors should donate their time to treat retired athletes?
- Are you asking if insurance companies should pay for chiropractic care for retired athletes (right now most insurance companies already pay for chiropractic care for athletes and non-athletes).
In all three of these cases, someone still has to "pay", so its never "free". The question becomes, who should pay? Chiropractors? Athletes? The public (via taxes)? Insurance companies?
Can sleeping on the floor cause lower back pain?
I have been sleeping on a hardwood floor for a few months now and have since been experiencing lower back pain. I cannot say for sure, but I think sleeping on the floor has caused me some lower back pain.
Do black people have a more flexible lower back than other races?
No all races are the same. Our speices has a specific bone and muscle structure that varies person to person. No one race has more benefits than the other.
How many years does it take to become a chiropractic provider?
To provide chiropractic services in the United States, you must complete a doctor of chiropractic program (which generally takes 3.5 years) and complete a series of national board exams. Generally, you must complete a bachelor's degree before applying to a doctor of chiropractic program.
What do the letters DC after a doctors name mean?
The letters DC mean that this doctor is a doctor of chiropractic, or chiropractor.
These letters differentiate him/her from a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of dentistry (DDS) or doctor of osteopathy (DO), or doctor of podiatry (DPM), or doctor of phiosophy (PhD), etc.
