Chiropractic FAQ's:
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic health care is based upon the scientific principle that the central nervous system controls every single cell within our body. This model of health is based upon the body having the potential to heal itself. Chiropractic stresses the idea that the causes of many health problems begin with the body's inability to adapt to its environment. Chiropractic looks to address these problems by locating the cause(s) of the symptom(s), not just treatment of the symptom(s).
When the body has an interference to the nervous system which results in symptoms such as pain, tingling and numbness, this is known as Nerve Impingement Syndrome.
What is Nerve Impingement Syndrome?
Nerve Impingement Syndrome (also referred to as a subluxation) occurs when one or more of the joints of the spine is misaligned, putting pressure (or impinges) on a nerve. As our body communicates between our brain and our nervous system, “pinching” or interruption of this communication pathway causes pain, numbness, tingling and other symptoms. In fact, Dr. Chang Ha Suh of the University of Colorado writes “…a subluxation caused by Nerve Impingement Syndrome can reduce nerve impulses by 60%”.
From “Pro-Solutions for Healthy LivingTM”, Volume Two, Issue Four
What are symptoms of Nerve Impingement Syndrome?
Symptoms may include:
Headache - Fatigue - Sinus and Allergies - Mood Swings - Sleep Disturbance
Pain anywhere in the body - Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
What kind of education or training do Doctors of Chiropractic have?
Chiropractors receive an education that closely parallels medical doctor’s schooling, as they both devote a considerable amount of time in studies of anatomy, physiology and neurology and other foundational sciences. The main difference between the two study paths is that medical students heavily emphasize the study of prescription drugs, which students of chiropractic emphasize nutrition, wellness and other natural alternatives to drugs.
Doctors of medicine and chiropractic are well trained, and both treat their patients utilizing the skills of their profession. In fact, a number of health care clinics are providing both chiropractic and medical care for their patients.
