Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic
Do I have a pinched nerve?
The term pinched nerve describes one type of high pressure, low pressure or irritated to a nerve or set of nerves .
The most common are nerves that are " low pressure or irritated" by spinal structures to nerve or set of nerves .
Many patients consult a chiropractic physician because they think they have a pinched nerve. Because of the way your spine is designed, abnormal spinal position that is caused from physical trauma, can create low pressure or irritated on tissues of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
What is that "crack" noise?
The crack heard commonly with chiropractic adjustment is not from the bone.
The joints between bones are lined with cartilage, this cartilage allows you to move your bones .when a Joint are" locked up "or fixated it starts to degenerate and the processes of degeneration produces gas ; Basically trapped gas that is being released Make the noise.
What is an adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustment is to restoring the normal function of joint.This adds motion to the joint, helping the bones gradually return to a more normal position and let the pressure off of nerves and vesicular tissues.
There are hundreds of ways to adjust the spine. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is improved spinal function, nervous system function and health.
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixed, "locked up", or not moving properly.
Are all the patients adjusted the same way?
The short answer is "No..
The adjusting technique, chiropractic care is DESIGNED to each patient's needs.
The doctor evaluates each patient's unique spinal problem and DESIGNES an individual course of care.
Can I just get adjusted once and be all done?
Is possible However that depends on your goal and objective of care. there are two type of Cares #1 Relief Chiropractic .This type of chiropractic care is done on patients who suffer from any form of pain or discomfort,pain management . The purpose of this treatment is to provide immediate relief.
#2 Corrective Chiropractic .This is a more advanced type of chiropractic care.
Corrective Chiropractic care usually It takes more then one visit.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Chiropractic is a lot safer than surgery, drugs or even aspirin! REPEAT SPINAL SURGERIES ON THE RISE, DESPITE MORE ‘ADVANCED’ TECHNIQUES
Despite new implant technologies and surgical techniques leading to increased rates of spinal fusion surgery, the percentage of patients requiring further low-back surgery after spinal fusion has increased since the early 1990s. These findings are scheduled for publication in the September 1st issue of the journal Spine.
Among patients undergoing spinal fusion in 1997-2000, the risk of repeated lower back surgery within the first year was about 40% higher than for patients initially operated on in the early 1990s. After the first year, re-operation rates were similar between the two periods. Spine – September 1, 2007;32:211-26. www.spinejournal.com
In the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, chiropractic care is "remarkably safe".
Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs.
A thorough case history and examination help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction. This information will be used to determine the best course of care for each patient.
Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.
BENEFITS OF NECK ADJUSTMENTS OUTWEIGH RISKS
The benefits of chiropractic care outweigh any potential risks for patients with neck pain. These findings are from a new study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
The analysis included 529 patients cared for by 79 doctors of chiropractic. “Most patients had chronic, recurrent complaints; mild to moderate disability of the neck; and a mild amount of pain at baseline; and two thirds had sought previous care for the presenting complaint in the preceding 6 months.”
According to the article, “no serious adverse events were recorded during the study period.”
Adverse events after any of the first 3 treatments were reported by 56%. However, only 13% of the study population reported these events to be severe in intensity. “The most common adverse events affected the musculoskeletal system or were pain related, whereas symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, nausea, or ringing in the ears were uncommon (<8%). Only 5 subjects (1%) reported to be much worse at 12 months.”
The analysis also showed chiropractic to be highly effective: “Of the patients who returned for a fourth visit, approximately half reported to be recovered, whereas approximately two thirds of the cohort were recovered at 3 and 12 months.”
JMPT – July 2007;30:408-18.
www.mosby.com/jmpt
The term pinched nerve describes one type of high pressure, low pressure or irritated to a nerve or set of nerves .
The most common are nerves that are " low pressure or irritated" by spinal structures to nerve or set of nerves .
Many patients consult a chiropractic physician because they think they have a pinched nerve. Because of the way your spine is designed, abnormal spinal position that is caused from physical trauma, can create low pressure or irritated on tissues of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
What is that "crack" noise?
The crack heard commonly with chiropractic adjustment is not from the bone.
The joints between bones are lined with cartilage, this cartilage allows you to move your bones .when a Joint are" locked up "or fixated it starts to degenerate and the processes of degeneration produces gas ; Basically trapped gas that is being released Make the noise.
What is an adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustment is to restoring the normal function of joint.This adds motion to the joint, helping the bones gradually return to a more normal position and let the pressure off of nerves and vesicular tissues.
There are hundreds of ways to adjust the spine. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is improved spinal function, nervous system function and health.
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixed, "locked up", or not moving properly.
Are all the patients adjusted the same way?
The short answer is "No..
The adjusting technique, chiropractic care is DESIGNED to each patient's needs.
The doctor evaluates each patient's unique spinal problem and DESIGNES an individual course of care.
Can I just get adjusted once and be all done?
Is possible However that depends on your goal and objective of care. there are two type of Cares #1 Relief Chiropractic .This type of chiropractic care is done on patients who suffer from any form of pain or discomfort,pain management . The purpose of this treatment is to provide immediate relief.
#2 Corrective Chiropractic .This is a more advanced type of chiropractic care.
Corrective Chiropractic care usually It takes more then one visit.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Chiropractic is a lot safer than surgery, drugs or even aspirin! REPEAT SPINAL SURGERIES ON THE RISE, DESPITE MORE ‘ADVANCED’ TECHNIQUES
Despite new implant technologies and surgical techniques leading to increased rates of spinal fusion surgery, the percentage of patients requiring further low-back surgery after spinal fusion has increased since the early 1990s. These findings are scheduled for publication in the September 1st issue of the journal Spine.
Among patients undergoing spinal fusion in 1997-2000, the risk of repeated lower back surgery within the first year was about 40% higher than for patients initially operated on in the early 1990s. After the first year, re-operation rates were similar between the two periods. Spine – September 1, 2007;32:211-26. www.spinejournal.com
In the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, chiropractic care is "remarkably safe".
Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs.
A thorough case history and examination help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction. This information will be used to determine the best course of care for each patient.
Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.
BENEFITS OF NECK ADJUSTMENTS OUTWEIGH RISKS
The benefits of chiropractic care outweigh any potential risks for patients with neck pain. These findings are from a new study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
The analysis included 529 patients cared for by 79 doctors of chiropractic. “Most patients had chronic, recurrent complaints; mild to moderate disability of the neck; and a mild amount of pain at baseline; and two thirds had sought previous care for the presenting complaint in the preceding 6 months.”
According to the article, “no serious adverse events were recorded during the study period.”
Adverse events after any of the first 3 treatments were reported by 56%. However, only 13% of the study population reported these events to be severe in intensity. “The most common adverse events affected the musculoskeletal system or were pain related, whereas symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, nausea, or ringing in the ears were uncommon (<8%). Only 5 subjects (1%) reported to be much worse at 12 months.”
The analysis also showed chiropractic to be highly effective: “Of the patients who returned for a fourth visit, approximately half reported to be recovered, whereas approximately two thirds of the cohort were recovered at 3 and 12 months.”
JMPT – July 2007;30:408-18.
www.mosby.com/jmpt