Frequent
Chiropractic Questions
Your
Most Common Questions...Answered Here.
1.
What is the difference between a Chiropractic Doctor and
a Medical Doctor?
I
t takes eight years of education and training to become
a Doctor of Chiropractic. The Doctor of Chiropractic first
completes pre-chiropractic studies at a college or university.
The Doctor of Chiropractic studies all the basic sciences
and must pass the State Board of Examiners' basic sciences
examination. This is the same basic sciences examination
other doctors, including MDs, are required to pass. He or
she attends a college of chiropractic for four years, which
must include an externship at an outpatient clinic where
he or she gets real world experience in a clinical and academic
setting. After graduating from Chiropractic College, like
an M.D., he or she must pass the State Board Exam in the
state he or she wishes to practice in.
2.
Do Chiropractors prescribe drugs or surgical procedures?
No
drugs, medications, or surgeries are performed by the Doctor
of Chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic focus on restoring
proper function as a way of pain relief and optimal health.
In many cases, drugs are used to cover up your pain but
do nothing to "fix" the cause of your problem.
3.
I've been to many doctors for my condition and no matter
what they do, I don't get better. Why would going to a
Chiropractor get me better?
A
misalignment of one or more of the 24 movable bones or "vertebrae" of
your spine can irritate or cause pressure or pinching on
spinal nerves and result in a serious health-robbing, damaging
interference (irritation or blockage) to normal nerve control
of your body. Since the brain controls all parts of your
body through the nervous system, this nerve interference
can cause pain and many health problems. It can also lower
your body's resistance so that you become even more susceptible
to contagious and infectious illness and disease. Therefore,
if your problem is caused by a misalignment of one or more
of the bones of your spine, only chiropractic care will
get you better.
4.
How long does the initial examination take?
The
initial exam will take 45-60 minutes, maybe a little more
if x-rays or any other diagnostic procedures are necessary.
5.
Will I have to disrobe?
Rarely
does the doctor need a patient to expose his or her back.
If you are a male, this means that you may have to take
your shirt off. If you are a female this means that you
may need to wear a gown over your bra that will cover up
the front, and only expose the back of your neck, down to
your lower back.
6.
Is any process of the exam painful?
In
virtually all cases, the exam is not painful at all. Chiropractors
are specially trained to identify and diagnose misaligned
vertebrae and related disorders without any grabbing, twisting
or other invasive tests. We are gentle, and have complete
empathy with your pain and suffering. Since we KNOW how
much you hurt, we are very careful and cautious when doing
exams.
7.
Does Chiropractic care hurt?
Compared
to going to the dentist, or getting a deep tissue massage,
Chiropractic care is virtually painless! We explain everything
before we do it. At your first visit feel free to talk to
any of our patients; you'll be happy with what you hear!
8.
What's the biggest mistake people make when considering
going to a Chiropractor?
That's
easy. The biggest mistake is following the path of futile
efforts of pain relief you've been following that you know
don't work... and continue with them hoping some miracle
will occur magically changing a proven failure, into a successful
result! In fact, one definition of insanity is: Doing what
you've always done that doesn't work... and expecting different
results! So, the biggest mistake is to stay with treatment
that does not solve the underlying cause of your pain without
drugs or surgery, and that still causes you to suffer. Why
not try a different, proven and scientifically substantiated
method of health care that works WITH your body and its
natural health restoration system? Why not give the fastest
growing health care profession a shot? What have you got
to lose except a few minutes of your time... and the pain
you've been living with as your constant companion?
9.
Do I have to go to a Chiropractor forever once I begin
care?
Like
regular dental check-ups, once patients experience the value
of chiropractic, many will choose to continue on a maintenance
shedule to prevent future problems. However long you decide
to benefit from chiropractic is always up to you.
Osborne
Chiropractic Clinic
Raleigh
Chiropractic Clinic Location
5603 Suite 101, Duraleigh Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Rolesville Chiropractic Clinic Location
258 Southtown Circle • Rolesville, North Carolina 27571
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