There are several different classifications of herniated discs. Each of these different sub types may have a range of severity. To answer the question literally, no a chiropractor can't "fix" a herniated disc. However, many individuals with herniated discs find great relief of symptoms with chiropractic treatment. This is all dependent on the type of herniation. When the inner material of the disc becomes separated from the disc it's self and becomes lodged in the spinal canal, surgery may be the only option. However, if the herniated portion of the disc is still attached, you may want to consider a less invasive course of treatment. One great option is a chiropractic technique known as Flexion Distraction Technique. The goal of this technique is to decrease decrease the pressure in the disc and therefore help the disc heal it's self.

Yes, but only on the chiropractors patients with the chiropractor in the office at the time the massage is being conducted.

It will depend on the country, state or province, and even the individual chiropractor that you see. Fortunately, most times the cost of a visit to the chiropractor is covered by private health insurance (eg: student health plan, employee health plan, etc.).

In North America, a chiropractic visit can cost $25 - $100, dependent on the variables described above. The cost can be even higher if x-rays are required.

In Bristol, a fully qualified member of the British Chiropractic Association cost £38 for treatment.

There are two main principles for getting good posture. 1. Practice correct posture in everyday activities: standing, sitting, laying, bending and walking. 2. A balanced exercise program that strengthens both antagonist and protagonist muscles. For example, if you do sit-ups to strengthen your stomach muscles you must do equal conditioning of the lower back (antagonist muscles). If you do not do this your body will become out of balance and you will develop poor posture. The fundamentals of good posture are a "straight" back and keeping your center of gravity over the load bearing joints, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. For in depth information refer to "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac. and "The Pain-Free Program" by Carey, Anthony M.A., C.S.C.S.. Both are excellent sources that teach how to develop good posture.

The companies that offer chiropractic software platforms would be Platinumsystems, Chiromonkey, Chirobooker, Capterra, or Genisis. They can all be purchased online.

Osteopathic physicians (DOs) generally work between 60 and 80 hours a week during residency (the period of time immediately after finishing medical school). After this, it depends on the specialty the physician practices and whether "full time" or "part time." Some specialties, such Family medicine, pediatrics, Internal medicine may work only Monday through Friday 8a-5p if they only work in the office and do not have to round in the hospital or take call. Some may work almost every day for 12 or more hours a day. Some physicians are on call and work for a week straight and then take several days off. It really depends on the person's field and practice environment.

You will find this is true of all physicians, not only of Osteopathic physicians.

Interesting question... Chiropractors can work pretty much anywhere. They may have a home office, they may make house calls, they may have a completely separate office. Sometimes chiropractors will work with other health professionals. This is of course a personal choice as chiropractors have a different philosophy on how the body works from what mainstream medicine believes to be true. To answer your question chiropractors can practice almost anywhere depending on some residential zoning restrictions.

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.

No. This is tantamount to preventing you from obtaining healthcare, and is a violation under HIPAA.

A pulse is one and the same. There are however, different Pulse points. These are locations where you can evaluate the pulse. Pulse points include carotid on both sides of the neck, radial in both wrists, femoral in both sides of the groin, popliteal behind each knee, and pedal on top of each foot. The heart has an apical location to hear the heart's beating.

Prospective chiropractors are required to have a Doctor of Chiropractic degree which is a postgraduate professional degree that takes 4-5 academic years to complete. Admission to D.C. programs requires at least 90 credits of undergraduate education with pre-requisite courses of basic science including physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, psychology and biology. Most chiropractic students earn a bachelor's degree before going onto a chiropractic school.

The average classroom and clinical study hours prior to graduation is about 4800hrs compared to the medical curriculum being 4600hrs. The curriculum includes neuroscience/anatomy, gross anatomy (dissection of human cadaver), physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging (x-ray and MRI), patient assessment, clinical diagnosis, rehabilitation, and multiple chiropractic technique classes. Also chiropractic students get supervised clinical experience with a licensed chiropractor in the last year of a D.C. program.

Doctors of chiropractic must pass national board examinations and become state licensed. Chiropractic colleges also offer post-graduate continuing education programs in specialty fields. This extensive education prepares to become a primary health care provider as well as the primary neuromuscular system specialist.

visit an osetopath or chiropracter, they have the exteneded skils of knowing how to identify where the problem originates and how to alleviate and improve your spine.

YES!!! dont ever try it!! my name is Raj Rao, MD, a neck and back surgery specialist

and i have had more than one patient die because of it.

NEVER NEVER EVER DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That depends upon the state laws and board rules that govern chiropractic practice. In most states the answer is no, but you should seek the advice of your states chiropractic board for the answer to that question.

Chiropractors must follow the scope of practice that each state board sets for them. Some states allow for a variety of treatment methods and other states are much stricter.

The primary method of treatment that chiropractors use is spinal manipulation, which is often referred to as an adjustment. In addition to that, many chiropractors use nutritional supplements and soft tissue work to facilitate their holistic style of healing. A wide variety of modalities including but not limited to superficial heat, cryotherapy, micro-current, trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and cold laser are also used by chiropractors regularly. Some states even allow chiropractors to act in a similar way as a physical therapist by allowing them to prescribe exercises to promote healing while other states do not. Chiropractors are very regularly the primary care provider for patients and are often licensed and educated on how to do a comprehensive physical exam including orthopedic exams, neurological exams and even genital exams, in some states. Some states allow chiropractors to treat a variety of health conditions while other states require that chiropractors only treat conditions related to the back. In general states do not allow chiropractors to treat with drugs whether they are over the counter or prescription, but there is a small push in some states to allow chiropractors to do so. In states such as Oregon chiropractors may even be certified to do minor surgeries. In general, there is a wide variety of what chiropractors are allowed to do from state to state as mentioned above which is why I highly recommend visiting your state's chiropractic board website.

This is probably a headache, take a mild painkiller, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen and lie down in a darkened room for an hour or so, the headache should go away, if it persists for more than a day go and see your Doctor.