chiropractic manipulation

A chiropractic manipulation is essentially an adjustment of the vertebra or bone in a specific line of drive, using a streamlined depth and amplitude to correct a misalignment or “subluxation.”  A chiropractic manipulation is only performed by a licensed, skilled Chiropractor with years of education. 
Misalignment
A Chiropractor determines a misalignment or subluxation by using static and [...]

Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy for Herniated Disc

Chiropractic Care for Herniated Disc
Chiropractors believe that back pain and tenderness is caused by restricted movement in the spine.  Spinal manipulation is a technique that restores mobility in the spine and is used for lower back pain.  Some types of spinal manipulation will help relieve pain from a herniated disc, but it some cases it [...]

Chiropractors Employment Outlook and Salary

Employment
Employment in the chiropractic industry is expected to grow faster than any other alternative health care profession.  The job outlook for aspiring chiropractors is positive as more people are seeking chiropractic care as an alternative health care treatment.  Chiropractors do not issue any medication or perform surgery, making them appealing to health conscious Americans.  In [...]

Chiropractic

Doctor of Chiropractic

Chiropractic techniques will vary with each Chiropractor in your area.  If you feel that you are not getting any relief from your current Chiropractor you may want to set up a consultation with a different Chiropractor in your area.  Always do your research before you schedule your first Chiropractic appointment.  You may want [...]

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is a great alternative to traditional medical treatments.  A chiropractor can help treat the patient without drugs or injections.  Every Chiropractor is different, so it’s essential that you research your area and ask others who may be able to refer you to a doctor they know or currently see.  You can expect to [...]

Lower Back Chiropractic Adjustment

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is often caused by injuries or a strain in the back muscle.  This type of pain can occur for weeks and even months.  Many individuals are seeking chiropractors for treatment as opposed to prescription drugs or surgery.  Chiropractic treatment for lower back pain is said to be just [...]

Chiropractic Treatment for Auto Accident Injury

Discovering the Problem
An auto accident injury can cause many health problems within the body including neck and back pain.  Many people will feel the effects of whiplash months after the injury has occurred.  Choosing a chiropractor to help relieve neck or back pain from an accident or fall is a reliable solution to a painful [...]

Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment

During a spinal adjustment, a patient may feel a crack or hear a pop in their back.  Research shows that the popping noise is caused from small pockets of air in the tissue fluid that surround the joint.  The air pockets ‘pop’ when the joint tissue is stretched during a spinal adjustment.  The procedure does [...]

Neck and Back Pain

Neck and back pains are very common within middle-aged and older patients, or patients that play sports and partake in rigorous exercise or training.  In most cases, neck and back pain can be treated within a short amount of time. Treatment plans will typically vary with each specialist you see.  In other cases, treatment options [...]

Multiple Sclerosis and Chiropractic Treatment

A case report by Erin L. Elster, D.C., reviewed the upper cervical management of a 47-year-old female with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  The patient started experiencing symptoms at age 44 when she had loss of bladder function.  She did remember a traumatic fall about ten years prior to her symptoms.  She was diagnosed with MRI, after [...]