Chiropractic

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

After most chiropractic adjustments you will hear a pop or crack sound. Chiropractors often refer to this sound as an "audible" or a "cavitation."

The sound is actually the formation of gaseous bubbles in the joint space. This occurs because the joint-space is an enclosed, fluid-filled space and when an adjustment is performed often that space is opened, such that the volume is increased. Laws of physics teach us that pressure and volume are inversely related (see ideal gas law PV=nRT), therefore an increase in volume will result in a decrease in pressure. This is called negative pressure and results in the portion of the fluid turning into gas bubbles. When this occurs an audible "POP" is heard.

It is a common misnomer that either a bone is "popping back into place" or that bones are hitting bones, this is not the case. The sound after a chiropractic adjustment is NOT bones hitting bones, it is just a reaction within the fluid of the joint space responding to decreased intraarticular pressure.

Yes. Chiropractic supports the skeletal system and acupuncture supports the muscles. Used in conjunction, this combination is great for sciatic pain, disc issues and joint issues.

Chiropractors are a branch of the medical profession who specialize in problems with the skeleton and joints. Some of the techniques they use include spinal manipulation or adjustment, physical fitness promotion, self care strategies, ice pack therapy, trigger point therapy, extremity adjustment and applied kinesiology.

This is something that might be worth a visit to a clinic or physician. It could even be a little 'stroke'. Someone who sees you could tell if you need to lose weight, eat better, take more exercise or whatever....

Yes. In the United States, in order to become a chiropractor, you must obtain a doctor of chiropractic degree. Australia, on the other hand, only licenses chiropractors on the masters level, and they are therefore not considered doctors.

From the 2009 Publication "Medicare and You" on www.medicare.gov :

"What's NOT Covered by Part A and Part B?

Items and services that Medicare doesn't cover include, but aren't limited to, the following:

■■Acupuncture. "

Some people report that after taking it for about a year it worked great. Other sources say that while there has been some evidence that EDTA can help dissolve the plaque in the blood stream, it couldn't do it if taken orally. If you need help with your circulation or vein health, check with your doctor.

Many people have found success with chiroparctic treatment for virtigo. For more information, check out the related link.

stretch as much as possible. Lay in the floor on you back and push your hips up as far as possible, and throw your left hand over your head and reach as far above your head as you can.

Like Medical Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, and any other health provider that can only be determined by the governing Board of that profession.

Jennie L. Yates, DC

CoreHealth of Clearwater LLC

Dental receptionists who work for new and small practices make anywhere from $9-$13 an hour because that's as much as a new or small practice can afford to pay.

Dental receptionists who work for larger practices or practices with multiple locations make anywhere from $14-$18 an hour and possibly as much as $22 an hour because they can afford to pay that much.

The chiropractic table is sturdy, extremely comfortable, quick to setup, and is also built to make adjusting easier. You can see more details by clicking in the website of Palmetto Tables.

Without knowing the details of a specific case history, it is impossible to give specific advice. If the coccyx is misaligned, a specific chiropractic adjustment will in most cases resolve the issue.

If the coccyx has fused to the sacrum after being fractured, then other options should be explored.

You should consult with a DC to determine the best course of treatment. Remember that all chiropractors are not created equal, and you should get a thorough physical examination in addition to a chiropractic examination during your first visit.

The answer to this question truly depends upon the context by which you are asking. On a federal level, the answer would be yes, but only in a limited capacity. Section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act defines a physician as a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, a doctor of dental surgery, a doctor of podiatric medicine, a doctor of optometry, or a chiropractor (i.e. a doctor of chiropractic). Specifically, the Social Security Act states that a physician includes "a chiropractor who is licensed as such by the State (or in a State which does not license chiropractors as such, is legally authorized to perform the services of a chiropractor in the jurisdiction in which he performs such services), and who meets uniform minimum standards promulgated by the Secretary, but only for the purpose of sections 1861(s)(1) and 1861(s)(2)(A) and only with respect to treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine (to correct a subluxation) which he is legally authorized to perform by the State or jurisdiction in which such treatment is provided."

Each chiropractic office has made their own rules about accepting Medicaid or Medicare. Some do, some don't. You will have to call those places on the phone to find out. Not every chiropractor has a website so it's rather impossible to find one for you.

It is very possible to break your butt. I know this because I have done it myself. It hurts very badly, but it is fun. I broke it by falling in a pool that was only four feet deep. Five other ways you can break your butt are...

1) Falling down stairs quickly (not true ive done it b4 i dont hurt its just fun)

2) This way to break your butt only applies to people who are obese... jumping on a trampoline, and hitting the trampoline so hard that the trampoline hits the ground, and you break your butt quickly(now this one i cant say cuz im not fat vbut this kid i no is and we were on an trampoiline with a bunch of friends at a party and he started jumping and it went down really far and he almot landed on his butt )

3) Somebody kicks you quickly (not true either done it)

4) Sticking scissors in your butt quickly (ive sat on scissors b4 it hurts but it dosent break ur butt)

5) By hurting it badly quickly (done it more times then u could count)

And that is not how you break your butt.

It's what most doctors tend to do when they can't easily diagnose the problem with the patient. Most physicians want patients that have clear cut issues to they can be treated (and billed) quickly, then the physicians move to the next "assembly line" patient. This is obviously NOT the REAL answer to your question, but it seems to be the trend in medicine these days, and I urge anyone who feels they have been abandoned by their physician to make their issues known. You CAN find the real definition of patient abandonment via the internet - just keep looking a little further. You'll find that many cases you may THINK are abandonment are really just examples of unprofessionalism, but not truly abandonment since other options and/or doctors were available to you within a reasonable time. Yet, that doesn't mean your physician should get a "pass" for unprofessional conduct. Remember there are other ways you can let people know about the conduct of your doctor. Find out the controlling authority for physicians in your state (who provides licenses to practice medicine) and complain to them. You can also send complaints to the Better Business Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce for the county where the physician does business, and there is nothing to keep you from sending letters to the local newspapers - especially small community newspapers that are typically desperate for anything relevant to print, and local organizations. Many of your letters may be dismissed and ignored, but if you send enough letters and make enough phone calls you can actually create an atmosphere of community dislike toward a particular physician (or business). Surprisingly, a single - but determined - dissatisfied client/patient can create the appearance of multiple issues just by the influx of letters by the various organizations and community officials. I'm NOT advocating you harass a doctor for a single case of misdiagnosis that was somewhat inconvenient, but not substantially damaging to you. And I'm not suggesting everyone should make a major issue over every mistake a doctor makes. They are humans and are naturally imperfect. But I AM encouraging those who have been recklessly (or selfishly) ignored by doctors or mistreated in a way that caused serious "damages" (discomfort, job loss, etc.) to STAND UP and make yourself heard because you will be helping others who will likely be treated as you have been treated unless there is some kind of intervention. Good physicians are becoming increasingly rare, and they should be respected and thanked for their contribution to the community. Bad physicians (or selfish physicians who care more about their business than their clients) should be identified so others can avoid the same experience you've had. Complaining about bad medical care is more than a right; it's a responsibility. Don't quit. Find - AND DEMAND - proper medical care, and pursue those who denied that care to you until those medical professionals are driven out of business or clean up their act. It's for the common good. Good luck.

A stethoscope is a device that allows a doctor to hear the sounds of your heart. Essentially the sound is transmitted from either a diaphragm or a bell that is placed on the patient's chest and through tube that splits and travels to both ears of the doctor.

The doctor can use this stethoscope to hear all sorts of sounds, such as lung sounds, bowel sounds, blood vessel sounds, or even sounds of some joints.

A simple answer is "DON'T".

If you want to do an exercise that may help relieve tensed muscles in your back, and maybe when you do that your back will naturally "crack" all by itself, try this: Lean back against a wall so that your entire back is against it and your feet are about shoulder width apart and a foot, or so, away from the wall. Now use your leg muscles to push the small of your back gently against the wall. You may even turn your upper body to the left or right to find the right spot and the right angle. It should be done very slowly and under control. It should feel like a mild stretch. When you find the right spot, press gently into it with your legs pushing that part of your back into the wall, and then the most important part: breathe.

Sometimes when I do this there is a little "pop" that people refer to as cracking. Actually nothing is really cracking, and most definitely it's not your bones. It's really tiny air pockets that fill with gas temporarily and make a popping sound when they form. It's all natural as long as it is done slowly and a part of relaxation. I put both of my hands behind my back on my rib cage and push arching my back. Also you can put your hand on one side of your rib cage on the back and push doing this on both sides.

Children should have a slightly faster pulse rate (heartbeats) than adults. For a young person aged between 8 and 14 normal rate is 84 beats a minute but anything between 70 and 110 while resting is considered normal. If you are very fit it could be as low as 60. The maximum rate after a very hard run ( 15 minutes as fast as you can go) for a 11-12 year old can be up to 210 beats per minute.

Some of the advantages of chiropractic medicine are that:

1) It is effective for the treatment of many neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, etc.

2) It has very few and uncommon side effects (sprains, strains, fracture) compared to alternative treatments that have more severe side effects (eg: NSAIDS like aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding)

3) It is usually covered by private health insurance, so the cost is low

4) Doctors of chiropractic have some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings of all doctors because they often will take the time to discuss the health problems, options for treatment, etc.

5) You have to see the table they using ,a good table should like that at least