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What is an adjustment? |
| A chiropractic
adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise
direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, "locked up", or
not moving properly. This adds motion to the joint, helping
the bones gradually return to a more normal position and
motion. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is
improved spinal function, improved nervous system function,
and improved health. |
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Why do children need chiropractic
care? |
| Since significant
spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their
newborns checked for 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. |
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Can I speed the healing process? |
| While there
aren't any shortcuts to speed your body's natural healing
process, there's a lot you can do to give yourself the best
chance of a quick recovery.
Learn proper sitting and lifting
methods. Specific exercises may be suggested to help retrain
the muscles that support your spine.
Proper rest is an important
aspect of the healing process, too. Get the appropriate amount
of rest your body needs and avoid sleeping on your stomach.
During the healing process,
proper nutrition is more important that ever. Make sure you
eat balanced meals, and if you're overweight, now would be a
good time to slim down and reduce unnecessary stress to your
spine.
Perhaps most important of all,
keep your appointments and follow your chiropractic doctor's
recommendations for optimum results. |
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Do I have a pinched nerve? |
| While commonly
associated with the spine, the pinched nerve (compressive
lesion) is actually rare. Researchers suggest that only 10% to
15% of spine related problems are caused by direct pressure of
bone on nerve tissue! This can result in numbness, burning, or
a "pins and needles" feeling.
More frequently, nerves are
irritated (facilitative lesion). This is caused when nerve
tissue is rubbed, scraped, stretched by a loss of spinal
curve, or irritated by malfunctioning spinal joints. |
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Do I have a slipped disc? |
| Technically, a
disc can't "slip", however, trauma or injury to the spine can
cause discs to tear, bulge, herniate, or worse, rupture. This
can be quite painful, as the soft center of the disc leaks,
putting pressure on the adjacent nerve roots and spinal cord.
While results cannot be
guaranteed, many patients have avoided needless surgery or a
dependency on pain pills, by choosing chiropractic care for
their disc-related health problem. |
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