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Depending on the type of chiropractor one visits, the expectations about the treatment procedures differs. Then end result, however, should be that the patient finds that proper alignment can reduce symptoms, and perhaps help the body heal itself. Types of Chiropractors In general, there are two types of chiropractors: straight and mixed. The straight chiropractor believes that … [Read more...]
The Neck A herniation in the neck, also known as a cervical disc herniation, refers to the condition in which a spinal disc located between the cervical vertebrae bulges or ruptures causing pain and dysfunction to the neck, shoulders, chest and upper extremities. Generally, a herniation can be the result of normal wear and tear to the spine; as we age, the integrity of the vertebrae and their … [Read more...]
Similar to a dental office or even your family practitioner’s office, you will find a lobby and reception area in a chiropractor clinic that you visit. Most chiropractic clinics have a receptionist who will most likely tell you to have a seat where you will briefly wait to be seen by the doctor or taken back by a chiropractic assistant. The lobby will be a clean area with multiple seats and … [Read more...]
Just like any other health care provider, a chiropractic physician will use certain tools and equipment for the treatment of their patients. Often times, the types of equipment within a chiropractic office are based upon the physician’s style and management of care for their patients. Because no chiropractic physician is the same, not every clinic will look the same or offer the same type of … [Read more...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 49,100 chiropractors practicing in the United States in 2008. Nearly half of all chiropractors are self-employed, owning and practicing in their own clinics. Chiropractors also hold positions as associates, work in a group healthcare setting, teach at educational institutions or work in military medical centers throughout the … [Read more...]
A CT scan is a computerized tomography scan that takes several x-rays from different angles to get cross-section images of the body. The images appear as slices and the radiologist and primary care physician can look at the individual slices or combine them to get a 3-D image of the bodily structures. Because of the slices and 3-D ability, CT scans are more visually helpful compared to a regular … [Read more...]
General Information When one thinks of x-rays, images of bones on a sheet film being held up by the latest and greatest television physician usually come to mind. Or perhaps the brain conjures up memories of falling off a bicycle in early childhood, and the cold dark room with that hard table at the hospital where they told you to lie still. X-rays have become a staple in the diagnostics of … [Read more...]
X-Ray history dates back to the year 1895, when they were first discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen, a German scientist. While conducting an entirely separate experiment with a Crookes (named after its inventor) tube, Roentgen noticed that a small bottle in the back of his laboratory started to glow. The bottle contained barium platinocyanide, a salt compound, and responded to the cathode rays … [Read more...]
A Chiropractic adjustment is performed to help correct the underlying subluxations within the body. These subluxations form overtime from poor posture, injuries, stress or even improper exercise. The Chiropractor will only perform an adjustment on the patient after they have been thoroughly examined and X-rayed. This will help the Chiropractor asses the prior damage and underlying issues. … [Read more...]
William Conrad Rontgen is credited as the first person to analyze and interpret x-rays. X-rays were founded by emanating discharge tubes called Crookes tubes around 1875. Rontgen transcribed a preliminary report "On a new kind of ray: A preliminary communication". On December 28, 1895 William turned the report, the first of its kind, in to the Würzburg's Physical-Medical Society journal. … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
