VanSenus Chiropractic

	What Type of Education Do Chiropractors Get? \| Is Chiropractic Safe? Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Care? \| What Can I Expect my First Visit? What is an Adjustment? \| Does it Hurt?
	What Type Of Education Do Chiropractors Get?
	Today's Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated. The science of chiropractic requires a special emphasis on anatomy, plwsioIog\ pathology, neurology, biomechanics, X-rays, spinal adjusting techniques, and related so bjects. This dcmandmg curriculum prcparcs chiropractic doctors to locate the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and help correct the resulting nervous system dysfunction. To graduate with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, each candidate passes demanding National Board Examinations. Then, doctors apply to a governmental or professional licensing board and pass a still more difficult test before being granted the privilege to practice A chiropractic education never ends. Most doctors complete postgraduate instruction for license renewal and to stay current on the latest scientific research
	Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
	In the words of the New Zealand government's inqtury chiropractic care is "remarkably safe." Chiropractic has an excellent safety record that 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 he causingnervous system maihinction. 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. Chiropractic care is safer than back surgery, muscle relaxer; and even common aspirin!
	Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?
	Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked the the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Later, learning to walk, ride a bicycle, and other childhood activities can cause spinal problems. While a bandage and some comforting words can help a skinned knee, the unseen damage to the child's spine is the unique domain of a chiropractic doctor. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off as "growing pains" can often he traced to the spine. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify these problems and help avoid mans' of the health complaints seen later in adults. Naturally, chiropractic adjusting procedures are modified to a child's spine. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and seem healthier than other children.
	Am l Too Old For Chiropractic Care?
	More and more people are consulting chiropractic doctors, especially in their later years. With growing concerns about over-medication and the side effects of combining various prescription drugs, safe, natural chiropractic care is growing in poptLlaritv Restoring better spinal function can help improve mobility, vitality, endurance, and appetite. Many pat icnts report F improvement with arthritic symptoms and other chronic ailments often associated with the aging process. The adjusting technique used by your doctor will be modified for maximum comfort and results. (As we get older and wiser, the simplicity and effectiveness of chiropractic care becomes more and more obvious.
	How Long Will I Need Chiropractic Care?
	Spinal problems, neglected since early childhood, mail require - ongoing supportive care for optimal spinal function. These OF, 7 -fl long-standing problems arc often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine. Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help keep them in tip-top shape. Those who are active, have stressful b -- jobs, or want to he at their very best, find that a schedule of preventive visits are helpful in the maintenance of good health. Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their pain becomes unbearable. While this style of "crisis management" is usually more costly and time-consuming, our office stands ready to help all patients, regardless of their health goals. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.
	What Can I Expect on My First Visit to the Chiropractor?
top top top top top	The first thing that a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. The doctor will also ask you about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, physiotherapy, medical, etc.) your job, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the best way to go about treating the problem. A physical examination will be performed in accordance with your DC's clinical judgement, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal overview and analysis will be preformed to detect any structural abnormalities that may be affecting or causing your condition. All of these elements are important components of your total health profile, and vital to the doctor in evaluating your chief complaint.
	What is an Adjustment?
	An "adjustment," is a term used to describe what a doctor performs to correct vertebral subluxations. The definition of a subluxation is the condition of a vertebra which has lost it's proper position with the vertebra above, below or both to the extent where it impinges nerves and interferes with the proper function of mental impulses. Chiropractors spend 4 years of learning motion palpation (the art of examining by movement or touch) and other forms of spinal examining procedures, so that they can administer specific and appropriate spinal adjustments. The chiropractic adjustment is usually given by hand or by an activator and consists of applying pressure to the areas of the spine that are out of alignment or that do not move properly within their normal range of motion. There are many unique ways of adjusting the spine with various techniques and specific procedures. Your doctor will determine what types of adjustments are specific for your needs.
	Does it Hurt?
	Under normal circumstances, adjustments do not hurt. The patient may experience a minor discomfort during the adjustment if they are resistant or swollen, however this discomfort only lasts a few seconds until the vertebra lies in it's proper place. Chiropractic is the number 1 choice of alternative medicine. It is most widely recognized for providing drug-free, non-surgical management of low back and neck pain as well as of headaches and organic problems.