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5. Is Chiropractic care safe? Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. While it's not unusual to hear of injuries from prescribed drugs, drug overdoses, drug combinations and erroneous treatments in the medical profession, it is extremely rare to hear of a problem resulting from chiropractic care. According to a government study in New Zealand, chiropractic care was found to be "remarkably safe." Chiropractic doctors are trained to practice and perform hundreds to thousands of manipulations before delivering them to a patient. To become a Doctor of Chiropractic, the candidate must first pass the demanding National Board Examination. Then, to apply for a professional license, the doctor must pass an even more rigorous test before winning the privilege to practice. Guided by a thorough case history and examination, your doctor will evaluate your individual needs and determine a course of treatment. This conservative, natural approach to better health avoids the dangers associated with invasive procedures and addictive drugs. top 6. Do I have a pinched nerve? Pain is usually the reason most patients consult with a Doctor of Chiropractic. Most patients have heard the term "pinched nerve" and, some may even know that it's associated with pain, numbness, burning, or a "pins and needles" feeling. In truth, the compression lesion or pinched nerve is rare, causing only 10 to 15% of spine-related problems. More often, pain comes from nerve tissues irritated by the rubbing, stretching or scraping of malfunctioning spinal joints. Such malfunctions can be caused by many everyday events including physical trauma or emotional stress. Chemical toxins can also affect the delicate tissues of the spinal cord and nerve roots.Your doctor can determine the cause of your pain and the extent of your problem. top 7. Do I have a slipped disc? Discs are the cartilage-like cushions occupying the spaces between spinal bones. Serving as spinal shock absorbers, they allow the back to turn and bend normally. Because each disc is attached to the vertebrae both above and below, there is no way for them to actually "slip" out of place. But trauma or injury to the spine can cause discs to tear, bulge, herniate or even rupture. The resulting pressure on surrounding nerve tissues can be intensely painful. Each case is different, so results cannot be guaranteed, however many patients have found relief in chiropractic care and are happy to avoid surgery or dependency on pain medication. top 8. How does the adjustment work? To illustrate this principle, imagine a garden hose as a nerve and the water flowing through the hose as nerve impulses. When the hose is laid out straight water flows freely. If the hose gets compressed or kinked however, water flow is reduced or even stopped. If the condition persists, eventually the hose becomes damaged. Like removing the kink form the hose, a spinal adjustment can ease pressure on a nerve allowing nerve impulses to flow and protect the nerve from further damage. Cavitation, a pop or click sound, is often heard or felt by the patient during the adjustment. Much like the opening of a carbonated soda can, cavitation is caused by a rapid release of air bubbles that have been under pressure within the joint. Cavitation occurs more often than not during an adjustment, but it does not have to occur for the adjustment to be effective. top |
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