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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic
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Chiropractic is a healing art based on the scientific fact that your
nervous system controls the function of virtually every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your
body. Doctors of Chiropractic locate and treat areas of the spine that are interfering with the
nervous system.
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Imaging |
X-Ray views of your spine may be taken to reveal the causes of your
problem. Today's improved equipment and sensitive films reduce
exposure. Certain cases may need CAT scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Education |
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After a two- to four-year pre-med college education, today's Doctor of
Chiropractic receives still another four years of classroom training.
Doctors of Chiropractic are well educated and take post-graduate courses
each year to renew their license. |
Treatment |
The primary form of treatment consists of using carefully directed
and controlled pressure to return individual spinal bones to their
normal position and motion. This is called a chiropractic adjustment.
When adjusted there is often an instant feeling of relief and a
pleasant sense of well-being. | |
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Examination |
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During a thorough examination, your doctor will locate areas of your
nervous system that are being interfered with by your spine. He or
she will test your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend, and will
perform other orthopedic and neurological tests. |
Other Procedures |
Your Doctor of Chiropractic may recommend additional types of treatment
to speed relief and improve the healing process. These treatments
may include ice, heat, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, nutritional
advice, exercises, or other procedures. | |
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References
• Bove G, Nilsson N. Spinal manipulation in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache, The Journal of the American Medical Association, Nov. 11, 1998; vol. 280, no. 18, pp1576-79.
• Nelson CF, Bronfort G, Evans R. et al. The efficacy of spinal manipulation, amitriptyline and the combination of both therapies for prophylaxis of migraine headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Oct. 1998; vol. 21, no. 8, pp511-19.
• Zwart J. Neck Mobility in different headache disorders. Headache, Jan. 1997; vol. 37, pp6-11.
• Nilsson N, Christiansen HW, Hartvigsen J. The effect of spinal manipulation in the treatment of cervicogenic headache, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, June 1997;vol. 20, no. 5, pp326-30.
• Martelletti P, LaTour D, Giacovazzo M. Spectrum of pathophysiological disorders in cervicogenic headache and its therapeutic indications, Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System, Winter 1995; vol. 3, no. 4, pp167-8
• Nelson CF. The Tension Headache, Migraine Headache Continuum: A Hypothesis. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, March/April 1994; vol. 17, no. 3, pp156-66.
Lettman Chiropractic Rehab, P.C.:
1890 JFK Road · Dubuque, IA 52002 · (563) 588-9200
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