Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

According to Wikipedia, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is a “group of diseases and mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and the subchondral bone next to it.”  DJD is used interchangeably with Osteoarthritis or OA and may cause joint inflammation, stiffness, creaky, tenderness, and pain.  OA (DJD) tends to be non-uniform and asymmetrical [...]

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 [...]

Chiropractor

Chiropractor talking about the spine

There are many different Chiropractors a patient can choose from.  It’s important that the patient do thorough research before choosing an existing Chiropractor in the area.  A patient should first consult with their primary doctor before considering any Chiropractor.  They generally have a good reference of who is creditable and reliable [...]

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 [...]

Spinal Rehabilitation

Spinal rehabilitation is only used when you have experienced an injury within the spine or if you are someone who is currently recuperating from spinal pain.  Spinal rehabilitation is a process- one treatment or one visit to your doctor is not going to cure your pain.  It’s important that the patient take their treatment seriously, [...]

Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic adjustments should only performed by licensed and certified chiropractors.  Each chiropractor has to go through extensive undergraduate program to learn how to properly adjust a patient.  You should never try to perform chiropractic adjustments at home. This should only be performed in office on the chiropractic table. Some Chiropractors may also go through additional [...]

Chiropracter

There are many different chiropracters a patient can choose from.  It’s important that the patient do thorough research before choosing an existing chiropracter in the area.  A patient should first consult with their primary doctor before considering any chiropractor. They generally have a good reference of who is reliable within their area.  Patients can also [...]

Average Chiropractic Salary

How much does a chiropractor earn per year?
The salary of a chiropractor can vary on location, education and training, size of the industry and years of experience. There is a very large national salary range, averaging anywhere from $35,000 to $140,000.  In 2006, the average earnings for a chiropractor was $65,220 per year.  Fifty percent [...]

Upper Back Injury: The Curse of the Computer

It is 2010 and we like to surf. We surf the internet for jobs, cars, homes, current events, romance and healthcare. We find recipes for dinner and set up our own websites as online scrapbooks for our family members near and far. With all of the benefits of owning a computer, we do tend, from [...]

Subluxation

A subluxation can become very irritable for a patient and the pain can become very severe and unbearable if the subluxation is left untreated.  The subluxation causes pain and pressure on the spine and the nerves surrounding the spinal area.  It can cause other issues, such as headaches and stiffness. 
Causes
Subluxations are caused by daily wear [...]