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What would
a visit look like?
History
- Details of the problem (chief complaint), Finding out if there was
any trauma? Details about the mechanism of injury. Comprehensive history
of any contributing factors, including past, and family history.
- Insidious onset looks at Lifestyle or contributing factors including:
daily exercise level, diet, stress level and type of work.
Examination
- Includes measurement of ROM and flexibility, muscle strength testing,
posture, walking patterns, leg length checks, and hands on palpation
of the spine.
- When the spine is checked by hand to detect spinal misalignments,
muscle tightness, joint restrictions, swelling or pain.
X-rays and Special Tests
- X-rays are a very valuable test to help rule out more serious conditions
and to check for biomechanical changes in the spine. MRI, NCV and EMG
are just a few of the special tests that may be necessary in more complicated
cases.
Report of Findings
- To explain what was found, recommended treatment, how long it will
take, how much it will cost
Treatment
- Gentle adjustments to realign the body and allow the body to heal
itself. Pain relief is often faster, and safer than taking aspirin
Costs
- In 1995 a study by US Dept. of Commerce compared Chiropractic care
to Non-Surgical medical treatment. Chiropractic was only 1/10th of the
cost.
Summary
Chiropractic is a natural solution for many people who suffer from misalignments
of the spine and other joints of the body. These misalignments can cause
pain, stiffness, degeneration, pinched or irritated nerves, muscle weakness
and arthritis. Chiropractic care focuses on detecting and correcting these
misaligments so the body can function properly. When the body is at 100%
function it can have better health and you feel better, move better and
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