Question 1

What is chiropractic?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders

of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of those disorders on the nervous system and general

health. It is a natural, drug-free, non-surgical approach to health care. The profession's central interest

has always been the relationship between impaired mechanics of the spinal vertebrae and the nervous

system.

Question 2

How is chiropractic adjustment performed?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly defined skills

developed during the intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her

hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or

enhance joint function. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each

patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.

Question 3

Is chiropractic treatment ongoing?

Accepted Answer

The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the

chiropractor a number of times. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her

office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that

is conducted at home (i.e. taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks). A

chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventative care thus making a certain number of

visits sometimes necessary. Your doctor of chiropractic should tell you the extent of treatment

recommended and how long you can expect it to last.

Question 4

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience

many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports.

Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or

discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment,

and in the case of children, very gentle.

Question 5

What does a chiropractor treat?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the

nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most

often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain

in the joints of the arms or legs and headaches.

Question 6

Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?

Accepted Answer

Many health insurance plans include coverage for chiropractic services. For example, the federal

government's Office of Personnel Management offers chiropractic coverage for federal employees in

the Mail Handlers and BCBS benefit plans. In addition, there is a chiropractic benefit in Federal

Workers' Compensation. Chiropractic care is available to members of the armed forces at more than 40

military bases and nearly 30 veterans' medical facilities.

Question 7

What kind of education does a chiropractor have?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors are educated as primary contact health care practitioners with an emphasis on

musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. Education requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among

the most stringent of any of the health care professions. The typical applicant at a chiropractic college

has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including

courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once

accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding. Four

to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Because of the hands-on nature of

chiropractic and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical

training. In total, the chiropractic curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom,

laboratory and clinical experience. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency that is

fully recognized by the U.S Department of Education.

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Frequently asked questions

What is chiropractic?

How is chiropractic adjustment performed?

Is chiropractic treatment ongoing?

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

What does a chiropractor treat?

Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?

What kind of education does a chiropractor have?

A Healthier Spine Makes Your Life More Divine Marquardt Chiropractic Clinic

Frequently asked questions

What is chiropractic?

How is chiropractic adjustment performed?

Is chiropractic treatment ongoing?

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

What does a chiropractor treat?

Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?

What kind of education does a chiropractor have?

A Healthier Spine Makes Your Life More Divine
Marquardt Chiropractic Clinic