“Box on the Wall” Chiropractic

“Box on the Wall” Chiropractic

“Box on the Wall” is a philosophy that some chiropractors use to make sure that finances do not get in the way of patients receiving the treatment they need. History of “Box on the Wall” Whether called an “Honor Fee” where, “everyone here pays according to their own means,”1  or “Box on the Wall” where patients “choose a weekly fee that is fair and within their budget, … [Read more...]

Alternative Health

Massage

Do you seek out advice from an Alternative Health care professional?  There is a host of these personnel and they range significantly in their specialties.  The following is a list of these subtypes although it is not comprehensive, they include: Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Colonic Therapists, DO’s, Naturopaths, Doula’s, midwifes, Cranial-sacral Therapists, Reiki … [Read more...]

Chiropractors and the Initial Consultation

Chiropractors and the Initial Consultation

Chiropractors are physicians that specialize in treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They are referred to as chiropractors, doctors of chiropractic and chiropractic physicians. Depending on which educational institution they graduated from, the style in which they practice will vary. There is a distinctive ideology divide within the profession that stems from different teachings about … [Read more...]

Ease Pregnancy Back Pain at Home

Pregnancy and Back Pain

Are you pregnant and experiencing agonizing and unrelenting back pain?  You’re not alone; Pregnancy and Back Pain almost always go hand-in-hand.  The reasons why this happens is due to the following: you’re gaining weight, you’re walking in a different way, and your hormones are relaxing the muscles and ligaments in your body. How to Ease Back Pain at Home There’s absolutely no … [Read more...]

Nerve Impingement Syndrome and Pain

Nerve Pain

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong.  Millions of people experience pain at some point in their day.  The most common condition linked to neck pain and tension is a cervical subluxation.  Chiropractic treatment for the neck improves the mobility of the spine and restores loss of motion.  Physical therapy and massage therapy for the neck will increase flexibility … [Read more...]

MRI Benefits and Risks

mri

How It Works MRI is an abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Image.  It is different from an x-ray because it takes pictures of organs, bones and muscle tissue without using radiation.  Instead of radiation, the MRI uses strong magnetic fields and radio frequency energy that generate images which can be viewed on a computer.  The MRI creates images that allow patients to view a healthy and … [Read more...]

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy

What is Trigger Point Therapy During a trigger point therapy session, the massage therapist will apply pressure to sore muscles in order provide some relief.  It is not uncommon that masseuses will combine a Swedish massage with trigger point therapy to obtain the best results.  There are two types of trigger points, active and latent.  Active trigger points will pass on pain to another area … [Read more...]

Chiropractor Career and Education

Chiropractor

Chiropractor Career Outlook Chiropractic care provides natural healing techniques for adjusting the misalignment of the vertebrae. Chiropractors believe that problems within the spine, nervous, and muscular systems, reduce an individual’s ability to fight disease. Since Chiropractors are natural health practitioners, many people are seeking these physicians as an alternative to medications and … [Read more...]

Chiropractors: Education and Focus

Chiropracter

A Chiropractor is someone skillfully trained in the art of manipulation of the spine and extremities.  They complete an extensive education lasting over 7+ years with undergraduate studies included.  They take courses including human anatomy, physiology, embryology, genetics, radiology, biology, geriatrics, pediatrics, toxicology, functional assessment and kinesiology, physiotherapy, and … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

 
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