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Chiropractic Care
About Chiropractic
What is it?
By definition, chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the nervous system and general
health.
Chiropractic care is a natural method of healing which offers a safe and effective alternative to drugs
and surgery. The actual word, chiropractic, from the Greek words praxis and cheir, means practice
or treatment by hand, and is used both as an adjective and noun.
At the offices of Drs. Acquaro and Wakeman, the
emphasis is on manual treatments, including spinal manipulation, physical therapy and rehabilitation, to get to the source
of the problem and remedy it.
What conditions do chiropractors treat?
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.
Is chiropractic
treatment safe?
Yes, chiropractic treatment is safe and effective. While any form of health treatment contains
a degree of inherent risk, there is little danger in chiropractic care when administered by a licensed practitioner. To assure
competency, all states require that DCs be board-qualified, licensed, and regulated according to stringent criteria. Statistics
show that patient risk is substantially lower in chiropractic as opposed to medical care, where the use of prescription drugs
and surgery pose a greater risk.
How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?
Chiropractic
adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined 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. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled
procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.
Content courtesy of and copyright American Chiropractic
Association, Inc.
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