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How Does Chiropractic Work?

Chiropractic works because you are self-healing and self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down the spinal cord and out to every organ and tissue.

Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body is working right.

Improper motion or position of the moving bones of the spine, called a subluxation, can interfere with this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function of affected organs and tissues.

Specific spinal adjustments can help improve mind and body communications.

Health often returns with improved system control of the body.

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Six Reasons to Continue Your Chiropractic Care

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Myths About Chiropractic

 

 

 

 

…chiropractic. Chiropractic doctors are well educated. After the required pre-med undergraduate studies, today’s Doctor of Chiropractic completes an additional four-year program at a chiropractic college. Doctors of Chiropractic are real doctors. Like other types of doctors, chiropractic doctors meet stringent licensing requirements, follow a strict code of ethics, and are approved by governmental agencies. Chiropractic is scientific. As sophisticated diagnostic equipment becomes available, researchers are affirming what chiropractic doctors have known all along. A consistent scientific protocol is used to locate malfunctioning areas of the spine.

 

 

Chiropractic adjustments make sense. Like lifting a heavy rock off your toe, most patients report their chiropractic adjustments feel good. When the bones of the spine return to a more normal position and motion, nervous system function can be restored, symptoms relieved, and the natural healing process can proceed.

Chiropractic is safe. This year thousands of people will die from medically prescribed drugs and medicine. Of the millions of patients benefiting from chiropractic this year, only a handful will have a negative newsworthy experience.

Continue as long as you want. Like regular dental checkups, once patients experience the value of chiropractic, many choose to continue. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.

The truth is, chiropractic is a conservative, drug-free approach to better health that has helped millions of people since 1895.

 

 

· REFERENCES ·

New Zealand Report, Report of the Commission of Inquiry. Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1979.

Dvorák, J., 1983, Manual Medicine in the United States and Europe in the Year 1982. Manual Medicine, 1:3-9.

Commission on Alternative Medicine, Social Departementete, Legitimization for Vissa, Kiropracktorer, Stockholm, Sou (English Summary). 1987:12, 13-16.

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 901 54th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634.

Morgan, T., D.C., Volume Practice, Link/Morgan Press, 1991.

Shung, K., Smith, M., Tsui, B., Principles of Medical Imaging, Academic Press, 1992.

Parker College of Chiropractic Catalog 1991-1993, Parker College of Chiropractic, 2500 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229-5668.

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How to Get The Most From Your Chiropractic Care

 

	FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES		We rarely think about our health until it interferes with our lives in some way. Then, our goal is to get well as quickly as possible! Achieving optimum chiropractic results depends upon a unique partnership between you and your doctor. Your doctor will use years of training and experience to locate and help correct spinal malfunction. You will be expected to follow some simple suggestions to create the best possible circumstances for a more complete healing and recovery. This teamwork approach depends upon patients taking responsibility for their health and following these highly-effective guidelines.
	KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS		Your care schedule is based on the experience of thousands of doctors with millions of patients. Just as you can’t expect to get in shape by working out just once or twice, you can’t expect meaningful changes to your health with just a few chiropractic visits! Each adjustment builds on the one before. Missing or postponing visits can interfere with the “retraining” of your spine. The best way to receive the excellent results that millions of chiropractic patients have enjoyed is to keep your appointments.
	EAT THE RIGHT FOODS		Proper nutrition is especially important. Increase your intake of raw fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed foods that are robbed of their vitamins and minerals. Make sure your body has the nutrients it needs to heal the muscles and soft tissues that support your spine. This might also be a good time to slim down and reduce the burden on your spinal column. You’ll feel better and look better, too. Ask your doctor for advice and guidance.
	GET THE PROPER REST		When combined with regular chiropractic adjustments, proper rest can help heal and regenerate your body. Sleep on a mattress that offers firm support, lying on your back or your side. Make sure your pillow provides proper support. Too thick or thin and it can distort the curve in your neck. The latest research indicates that patients with spinal problems should avoid extended bed rest. Yet, when getting adequate sleep each night, it’s important that the time you spend resting doesn’t make your problem worse!
	EXERCISE MODERATELY		The rehabilitation of your spine also depends upon proper muscle tone. Ask your doctor if now is a good time to begin a routine of regular exercise. Swimming, brisk walking, or other aerobic exercise can increase your metabolism and help maximize the healing process. Your doctor may recommend some stretches or exercises that can help strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Take it easy at first, and slowly build your endurance. Performing these simple routines as you are able can aid the speed of your recovery. It’s an inexpensive way for you to assist your doctor and optimize your chiropractic results.
	GIVE IT TIME		If you cover up symptoms with a pill, you might expect the “fast, fast relief” like the advertisements promise on television. But, your chiropractic doctor is attempting to correct the underlying cause(s) of your problem. That takes time. Remember, doctors don’t heal. Only your body can heal itself. Your body sets its own priorities and directs its own recovery. So, the chiropractic approach to better health is to help release your body’s inborn healing abilities.
	DURING YOUR RECOVERY		Be sure to ask questions along the way, so you understand every aspect of your chiropractic care. Tell others, so they can support your decision and help you follow your doctor’s recommendations. Finally, when you’re feeling better, consider a schedule of preventive chiropractic care to maintain your progress and help avoid a relapse.
	· REFERENCES · Bailey. C., Smart Exercise; Burning Fat, Getting Fit, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. Barge, F.H., Life Without Fear, Bawden Printing, Inc., 1990. Hochshuler, S., M.D., Texas Back Institute, Back in Shape, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. Hooper, P., D.C., Preventing Low Back Pain, Williams and Wilkins, 1992 Kellet, J., Acute Soft Tissue Injuries – A Review of the Literature, Medicine, Science of Sports and Exercises, American College of Sports Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 5, (1986), pp 489-500. Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th Edition, Jonorm Publishing Company, 1991 St.James, E., Simplify Your Life, Huperton Publishing Company, 1994 Whitaker, J., M.D., Doctor Whitaker’s Guide to Natural Healing, Prima Publishing Company, 1994. © 1999 Back Talk Systems, Inc.

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Whiplash

 

 

   

 

…or rear-end collisions. Whiplash is most commonly received from riding in a car that is struck from behind or that collides with another object. When the

 

 

head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits, the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine and head can be overstretched or torn. The soft, pulpy discs between spinal bones can bulge, tear or rupture. Vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing range of motion. The spinal cord and nerve roots in the neck can get stretched and irritated. While the occupants can suffer considerable soft tissue injury, the car may be only slightly damaged.

The resulting instability of the spine and soft tissues can result in headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in the shoulder, arms and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend, and even low back problems. As the body attempts to adapt, symptoms may not appear for weeks or even months later.

The chiropractic approach to these types of injuries is to use specific chiropractic adjustments to help return spinal function. After a thorough case history and examination, the doctor will recommend a series of visits to help restore proper motion and position of spinal bones. If caught early enough, inflammation can be reduced and scar tissue can often be minimized.

Consult a Doctor of Chiropractic before enduring constant headaches, depending upon addictive pain medication, or submitting to surgery!

 

A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for a care program designed for your age, condition, and lifestyle.

 

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Liberti, F., D.C., Can a Passenger Be Injured If the Car is Not?, Medical/Legal Consultants Associates, 1994.

Farbmann, AA: Neck Sprain, JAMA, 223(9):1010-1015, 1973.

Coffee, M.S., Edwards, W.T., Hayes, W.C., and White. Hyperextension Injury Patterns in the Human Cadaveric Cervical Spine [Abstr.], Cervical Spine Research Society, 1989.

Green, J.D., Harle, T.S., Harris J.H., Jr., Anterior Subluxation of the Cervical Spine: Hyperflexion Sprain, AJNR 2:243-250, 1981.

MacNab, I., Acceleration Extension Injuries of the Cervical Spine, Rothman, M.D., Simone, M.D., (eds): The Spine, edition 2, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Vol. 2, 1982.

White, A., Panjabi, M., Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine, 2nd edition, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1990.

Burn, L., A Manual of Medical Manipulation, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1994.

Bocchi, L., Orso, Whiplash Injuries of the Cervical Spine, South Ital ORTHOP Traumatal Supp:171-181, November 9, 1983.

Foreman, S., Croft, A., Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome, Williams and Wilkins, 2nd edition, 1995.

Torola, G.A., Whiplash: General Considerations, Assessment, Treatment, Management, and Prognosis-Part 1, ACA Journal of Chiropractic, 30(1):63-70, 1993.

Yochum, T., D.C., Rowe, T., D.C., Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Volume 1, Williams and Wilkins, 1987.

Cailliet, Rene, M.D., Neck and Arm Pain, F.A. Davis Co., 1977.

Gay, J., M.D., Abbott, K., M.D., Common Whiplash Injuries of the Neck, JAMA, pp. 1698-1704, August 29, 1953.

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Stress

 

 

  

 

…stress? Regardless of your particular response, the function of your nervous system is involved. That’s why chiropractic can be so helpful.

 

 

The chiropractic approach to stress is to help normalize the function of your nervous system by removing interferences caused by the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Finding the “weak links” in your spine (the major communication pathway of your nervous system) and helping restore better function, can make a profound difference in your response to stress.

It may not be possible to remove the stress from a busy life. However, with the help of your chiropractic doctor, you can respond better to the unique challenges you face.

 

For some, it’s an upset stomach. For others, recurring headaches, back pain, or muscle stiffness. Still others respond with nervous twitches, allergic reactions, or sensitivities to chemicals.

 

 

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Cailliet, R., M.D., Pain; Mechanism and Management, F. A. Davis Company, 1993.

Faye, L., D.C., Good Bye Back Pain, Tale Weaver Publishing, 1990.

Selye, Hans, M.D., The Stresses of Life, McGraw-Hill, 1984.

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Scoliosis

 

 

  

 

…girls. Because spinal bones continue to grow well into the early 20s, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often worsens. Traditional approaches attempt to correct the problem by immobilizing the spine with braces. Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery, if it progresses too far.

 

 

The chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustments, often combined with corrective exercises. If detected early enough, chiropractic doctors have had excellent success with scoliosis cases.

Early detection and chiropractic correction is important for optimum results. Do you know someone who could benefit from a chiropractic examination?

 

It is thought that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem or an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as the birth process, or an injury, such as falling off a bicycle. It usually starts with problems in the lower back.

 

 

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Rothman, R., M.D., Simone, M.D., The Spine, 3rd edition W.B. Saunders Company, 1992.

Bradford, D., M.D., Lonstein, M.D., Textbook of Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, 3rd edition, W.B. Saunders Company, 1994.

Kein, H., The Adolescent Spine, 2nd edition, Springer-Verlag, 1982.

Cailliet, Rene, M.D., Scoliosis: Diagnosis and Management, F.A. Davis, 1975.

Dingle, R.V., (ed.), The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations; Vol. 8, Musculoskeletal System; Part II Developments/Disorder, Tumors, Rheumatic Disease, and Replacement, Summit, NJ, CIBA-Geig Corp:31-36, 1990.

Sallahian, C., Reduction of a Scoliosis in an Adult Male Utilizing Specific Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation: A Case Report, Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation, Vol. 7, No. 2, July, 1991.

Cox, J., Low Back Pain, Diagnosis and Treatment, 4th edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1985.

Plaugher, G., D.C., Lopes, M., D.C., Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic, Williams and Wilkins, 1993.

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Sciatica

 

 

 

 

…health complaint. The sciatic nerves are the largest (and longest) nerves of the body, reaching about the size of your thumb in diameter, and running down the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or affected by the inflammation of nearby soft tissues, doctors refer to this as sciatica. One of the most common causes of sciatic

 

 

leg pain is the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the soft, pulpy discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain shooting down either or both legs.

In the past, treatment has involved pain medications, muscle relaxers, physical therapy, and even surgery. The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal structures. These chiropractic “adjustments” can be quite effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.

Sciatica, like other health problems that can be traced to the spine, often respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through chiropractic care.

 

While it can take time, conservative chiropractic care can be quite successful in removing the cause of sciatica and low back pain.

 

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Gray, H., 1827-1861, Grays Anatomy, Williams, P., Worwick, R., Editors, 37th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1989, Reprinted 1993.

Kirkaldy-Willis, W., M.D., Managing Low Back Pain, 3rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1993.

Kur, F., Loh, C., Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Protrusions by Manipulation, Clinical Orthopedics, 215:47, 1987.

Manelfe, C., M.D., Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord, Raven Press, 1992.

Memmler, R., M.D., Structure and Function of the Human Body, 5th edition, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1992.

Moore, K., The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 3rd edition, W. B. Saunders Company, 1989.

Nwuga, VCB: Relative Therapeutic Efficacy of Vertebral Manipulation and Conventional Treatment in Back Pain Management, Am. Phys. Med., 61:273, 1982.

Rothman, M.D., Simone, M.D., The Spine, 3rd edition, W. B. Saunders, 1992.

White, A. A., M.D. and Panjabi, M. M., Ph.D., Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine, 2nd edition, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1990.

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Neck Pain

 

 

    

 

A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the problem (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, massage, hot packs). But neck pain isn’t caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs! The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause. This begins with a complete case history and thorough examination. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its affect on the nervous system.

 

 

Is the proper spinal curve present? Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and clear? Is the head balanced? Are the shoulders level? These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific chiropractic adjustments to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.

With improved structure and function, neck pain often diminishes or totally disappears-without addictive drugs or harmful side effects!

 

A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for a care program designed for your age, condition, and lifestyle.

 

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Breig, A., et al., Effect of Mechanical Stresses on the Spinal Cord in Cervical Spondylosis, Neurosurgery, 25:45-56, 1966.

Harrison, D., D.C., Spinal Biomechanics: A Chiropractic Perspective, Journal of Clinical Chiropractic, 1992.

Kirk, R., D.C., Lawrence, D., D.C., Valvo, N., D.C., States’ Manual of Spinal, Pelvic and Extravertebral Technics, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991.

Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th edition, Jonorm Publishing Company, 1991.

McAlpine, J., D.C., A Discussion of the Dentate Ligament Nerve Traction Mechanism, International Review of Chiropractic, October-December 1980.

Schafer, R., D.C., Faye, L., D.C., Motion Palpation and Chiropractic, 2nd edition, Motion Palpation Institute, 1990.

Strauss, J., D.C., Chiropractic Philosophy, 3rd edition, Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education, 1994.

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