Frequently Ask Questions About Chiropractic
At What Age Should Chiropractic Begin... ?
Newborns have received spinal adjustments especially after difficult or traumatic births. There are case histories of infants close to death who were adjusted in hospitals with seemingly miraculous recoveries.
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Is Chiropractic Similar To Massage ... ?
NO. Chiropractic deals with the spinal column, nervous system, meninges and body structure. Massage therapists deal with muscle tension, circulation and body fluid drainage.
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Is Chiropractic Care Addictive ... ?
If only it were (just a little!), there'd be a lot less sick people around and chiropractors wouldn't get patients who last saw a chiropractor "a few years ago when my back went out." It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced , and less stressed and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become more sensitive to your body and know when you've "lost" your adjustment.
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Can I Go Only Once ... ?
Of Course. Once is better than never, But chiropractic can help in so many ways. Ask Dr. Crowder about your personal spinal care needs?
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What Will Happen If I Stop Going ... ?
Spine and nerve stress will continue to build up as before, but it won't be reduced or eliminated. If the stress is not relieved, your body and overall health will suffer.
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Do Chiropractors Have Medical (MD) Degrees ... ?
Chiropractors have Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees granted from Chiropractic colleges. Chiropractic education and medical education are similar in some respects and different in others because chiropractors do not prescribe drugs and medical doctors do not correct the vertebral subluxation complex.