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In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  American Chiropractic Association
Doctors of chiropractic have become pioneers in the field of non-invasive care promoting science-based approaches to a variety of ailments.
Doctors of chiropractic have a deep respect for the human body's ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication.
A Doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.
www.amerchiro.org /level2_css.cfm?T1ID=13&T2ID=62   (880 words)

  
 Primary Care Physicians, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Doctor of Osteopathy
A medical doctor, doctor of chiropractic, or doctor of osteopathy is a practitioner of the healing arts who examines patients, analyzes the results of laboratory tests, diagnoses and treats the patient's medical condition, and advises the patient about methods of preventive health care.
Doctors differ from pure scientists in that medicine is a marriage of the biological sciences and the humanities and must apply his or her scientific knowledge in the context of patient care.
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)—Chiropractors diagnose and treat back and neck pain and are considered by definition primary care physicians as they are often the first doctor a patient will visit when experiencing back pain.
www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/spec/spec02.html   (776 words)

  
 Doctor of Chiropractic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Doctor of Chiropractic - also known as a "chiropractor" - is the health professional whose job is to diagnose, treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations.
When a condition in one of their patients presents that is beyond the scope of chiropractic, the Doctor of Chiropractic is well trained to make note of this and make an appropriate referral to the correct specialist in the healthcare field.
Doctors of chiropractic are unable to prescribe medications; though medication typically goes against chiropractic philosophy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Doctor_of_Chiropractic   (526 words)

  
 Doctor of Chiropractic Program at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
One is the seven-year, two-degree doctor of chiropractic program, where the first degree is a bachelor of science in biology.
Chiropractic seeks to maximize the inherent recuperative powers of the human body and by acting to realign structural elements of the spine through the process of chiropractic adjustment, to remove blockages to proper function.
Chiropractic is very much in tune with the values and priorities of individuals who are seeking to take control of their own personal health and health care decisions.
www.dyc.edu /academics/chiropractic/index.asp   (571 words)

  
 CHIROPRACTIC QUICK FACTS 
Chiropractic care is non-invasive, therefore, the body's response to chiropractic care is far more predictable than its reactions to drug treatments or surgical procedures.
The population of doctors of chiropractic in active practice in the United States is reliably estimated to be 53,000.
The statistics regarding the number of doctors of chiropractic in active practices in each state are based on the 1999 data on 'resident licenses' as published by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.
www.idealspine.com /pages/chiropractic_quick_facts__chirop.htm   (987 words)

  
 Chiropractic FAQs, back neck adjustment, manipulations — Massachusetts chiropractor association
Doctors of chiropractic are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of spinal conditions, which is why an increasing number of back pain sufferers are turning to them for fast, effective, and reliable care.
Doctors of chiropractic are the most highly qualified professionals in evaluating and caring for these, as well as many other health problems.
Chiropractic has demonstrated itself to be one of the most cost-effective forms of care in all of the health care market.
www.masschiro.org /FAQ.php   (1421 words)

  
 Becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic
Chiropractic education in Canada is under the auspices of The Council of Chiropractic Education of Canada (CCEC).
This body requires that before entering a chiropractic course of study, you must have successfully completed a minimum of three years of study in any discipline at a Canadian university or its equivalent.
As a Chiropractic student, you will be educated as a primary-contact health care practitioner, with emphasis on neuro-musculo-skeletal diagnosis and treatment.
www.chiropractors.ns.ca /bchiro.html   (339 words)

  
 Darci Stotts - Doctor of Chiropractic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts concerned with human health and disease processes.
Chiropractic practices and procedures include the adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the human body, particularly of the spinal column.
A Doctor of Chiropractic is a first-contact physician who possesses the diagnostic skills needed to differentiate health conditions that respond to chiropratic management from conditions that require referral or co-management.
www.stottschiro.com /treatments/?PHPSESSID=cac0a3ffd41daa7e75dae3e0d8fd197d   (443 words)

  
 Welcome to the Ohio State Chiropractic Association
Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) do not prescribe drugs or advocate the position that drugs are the answer to all problems.
Chiropractic adjustments are safe, gentle, and effective movements of the joints and surrounding soft tissues, performed for the purpose of restoring normal motion, position, and function.
When a doctor of chiropractic (DC) moves or manipulates a patient's spinal bones to restore normal nerve function and range of motion, the procedure is referred to as an adjustment.
www.oscachiro.org /about_chiro/faqs.htm   (1385 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic
While chiropractic is an American science more than 103 years old, its basic wellness premise dates back to spinal “manipulations” first used by Hippocrates, the Father of Healing in the 4th Century B.C. Doctors of chiropractic do not treat symptoms, though this may be the initial reason why a patient comes to a chiropractic office.
Chiropractic is licensed in all 50 states of the U.S. for the care of children of all ages.
Doctors of Chiropractic are also licensed in all 50 states of the US to provide chiropractic care to children and adults.
www.expectantmothersguide.com /library/connecticut/chiropractic_faq.htm   (1089 words)

  
 Bonesetting, Chiropractic, and Cultism: Chapter 10
Scope: Chiropractic is a science and art of healing which emphasizes the relationship between structure and function in the human body, particularly the musculoskeletal and nerve systems in the restoration and maintenance of health.
Doctors of chiropractic place great reliance on the inherent recuperative powers of the human body and their practice is conducted with due regard to environmental, nutritional and psychological factors, as well as hygiene, sanitation, first aid, and related procedures.
Doctors who treat babies stricken with pneumonia, scarlet fever, and Bright's disease by manipulating their spines shall probably always have to appeal to a credulous portion of the American public for support and licensure, since they obviously will not get it from accredited authorities who work in the realm of medical science.
www.chirobase.org /05RB/BCC/10.html   (6292 words)

  
 Doctor J Citrin Chiropractic: Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic is the branch of healthcare that believes good health is in part dependent upon normal nerve function.
Chiropractic colleges requires the completion in a course of study with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, x-ray and other imaging, spinal adjusting techniques and other forms of conservative care such as diet, supplementation, exercise and other forms of alternative medicine.
Just like other healthcare professions, chiropractic physicians are required by state laws to complete a minimum degree of educational qualifications and to pass extensive tests in order to be licenses to practice chiropractic.
www.citrinchiropractic.com /Questions.html   (1179 words)

  
 DYC Featured Program - Doctor of Chiropractic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic was conceived as a more natural approach to healing than allopathic medicine, drawing upon the body's own recuperative powers.
Chiropractic is the first CAM program selected because it is considered both alternative and mainstream and has also gained popular acceptance.
So the chiropractic students will be studying health assessment in the nurse practitioner classes; they will be integrated with the dietetics students studying nutrition; and they'll be studying disease and pathology with the physician assistants.
www.dyc.edu /welcome/featured_programs/chiropractic.asp   (1318 words)

  
 The Chiropractic Center of Sunnyvale, California - Acupuncture - Chiropractic - Massage - Activator
Chiropractic is a science, art, and philosophy that concerns itself with the relationship between the nervous system and function (health) of the body.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body.
Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, studies have found Chiropractic to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and infantile colic.
javachiro.com   (424 words)

  
 Chiropractic Health Care
Chiropractic care is non invasive therefore the bodies response to it is more predictable than its reactions to drug treatments or surgical conditions.
Chiropractic treatment should only be rendered by a professional with proper training and experience in manipulation which is a doctor of chiropractic.
Doctors of chiropractic are trained to correct or restore misaligned vertebrae by a procedure called a "spinal adjustment." The areas of misalignment that are treated are referred to as "subluxations." Subluxations are a slight dislocation or misalignment of two adjoining segments of the spine aka "vertebrae."
www.chirohealthcare.com /faqs/index.html   (1411 words)

  
 Communication and the Doctor of Chiropractic
Put another way, the measure of how well doctors communicate with their patients can best be gleaned by noting their ability to recognize and accurately interpret a wide range of verbal and nonverbal cues.
Aside from the adjustment which makes the doctor of chiropractic unique in the health care field, there is still another area of distinction -- chiropractors intuitively communicate with their patients.
Perhaps the reason doctors of chiropractic are better communicators results from the laying on of hands -- a procedure that helps establish a bond facilitating a more meaningful exchange of concerns.
www.chiroweb.com /archives/09/06/01.html   (989 words)

  
 Chiropractor - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) (SpecialTopic)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic care (derived from the Greek, meaning "done by hand") dates back to the 1890s.
Palmer called such interference with normal nerve transmission "subluxations." He stated that after manipulations or adjustments to correct the proper vertebral alignment, normal brain and nerve transmission are restored and the body is able to resume its innate ability to recover from illness.
Over the years, practitioners of chiropractic medicine have evolved into two categories: the "straight" chiropractors, who adhere strictly to Palmer´s philosophy of only locating and eliminating subluxations; and the "mixer" chiropractors, who combine spinal adjustments with other adjunct therapies such as hot or cold treatments, nutrition counseling, and exercise recommendations.
www.browardhealth.org /16098.cfm   (833 words)

  
 When to use a Doctor of Chiropractic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Doctors of chiropractic are primary health care providers according to both Federal and State regulations.
Under chiropractic care, a patient is either treated or referred after a comprehensive differential diagnosis is performed utilizing an orthopedic and neurological examination, an X-ray examination if necessary, as well as laboratory procedures if deemed appropriate for the patient's complaint.
Chiropractic treatment is primarily used as therapy for Neuromusculoskeletal (nerve, muscle, skeleton or bone) disorders and related conditions, most commonly back pain, neck pain and headaches.
www.thechiropracticvillage.com /id28.htm   (179 words)

  
 Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
However, a degree is not required for admission and a student may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree concurrent with the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
The standard course of study leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree is comprised of 12 trimesters of four months each for a total of 48 months or 4 calendar years.
The accelerated course of study (the same coursework as the 12 trimester course) consists of ten trimesters of four months each for a total of 40 months or 3 1/2 calendar years, which is the minimum amount of time required to complete the degree program.
www.clevelandchiropractic.edu /prospect/pros_prog_dcd.htm   (389 words)

  
 Chiropractor - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Chiropractic care (derived from the Greek, meaning "done by hand") dates back to the 1895.
All states recognize training from chiropractic schools accredited by the Council of Chiropractic Education (CCE).
Most states have requirements for a certain number of continuing education hours to be completed every year, in order to maintain licensure.
www.umm.edu /ency/article/002001.htm   (700 words)

  
 Chiropractor Allen Texas McDermott Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a total and preventive approach to health, focusing on wellness rather than disease.
The primary means of chiropractic care is the spinal adjustment, a short and painless thrust against the spine using only the doctor's hands.
It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations, and reduce or correct them.
www.mcdermottchiro.com   (417 words)

  
 Dr. David Koivuranta B.Sc. D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic care has also been shown of some benefit in the treatment of various conditions such as sinusitis, hyatus hernia, menstrual cramps, etc. The effectiveness of Chiropractic treatment for these problems is best explained by the effect it has on the Nervous System.
In Ontario, Chiropractic is one of only five health professions licenced and qualified to diagnose (the others being medecine, optometry, dentistry and psychology), and to have earned the title of "Doctor".
In chiropract ic terms, a VSC is an area of the spine where misalignment, abnormal movement or curvature is accompanied by a change in muscle tone, abnormal nerve function, irritation, swelling and inflammation of the local ligaments and joints, and degenerative changes and damage to tissue.
www.big-stretch.com /doctordave/faq/index.php   (2306 words)

  
 !Fausnaught Signature Chiropractic - The Doctor of Chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic care, lower back pain ...
Chiropractic College is a four-year graduate program, usually after a science degree has been earned from undergraduate study.
The Doctor of Chiropractic is required to pass multiple National and State licensing examinations and must adhere to strict quality standards of care set by each state, just like medical doctors.
DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC are very well educated in the healing arts and can very effectively locate the cause of a problem and address it directly.
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 Dr. Kevin Baer Doctor of Chiropractic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chiropractic literally means “done by hand” and is a term coined by Dr. Daniel David Palmer in 1895, generally regarded as the father of chiropractic medicine.
Chiropractic care involves adjusting the spine and the extremities, physical and soft tissue therapies, and general fitness counseling to help bring the body into better alignment, thus alleviating pain and facilitating healing.
Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to help the body achieve homeostasis, a state of remaining in balance, which affects coordination, mobility, and overall good health.
www.drkevinbaer.com /index.html   (1390 words)

  
 Michalski Chiropractic
Dr. Michalski has over 27 years of practice and is one of the few doctors who have these sought after qualifications.
Michalski was listed as a Second Opinion Examiner for the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association; performing independent medical examinations; where a dispute was reported, for chiropractors, insurance carriers and attorneys, at their request.
At the time he received this rating; less than 500 doctors in the world; were at this level.
www.doctorchiro.com /our-doctors.htm   (319 words)

  
 Doctor Tim Schroeder, Lake Tahoe Chiropractor - Tahoe City Chiropractic and Tahoe City Tang Soo Do
Doctor Tim Schroeder, Lake Tahoe Chiropractor - Tahoe City Chiropractic and Tahoe City Tang Soo Do Doctor Tim Schroeder is a chiropractor who is committed to helping you achieve wellness in your mind, body and spirit.
Tim, at Tahoe City Chiropractic, has developed a unique alternative medicine approach combining the teachings of chiropractic, martial arts and wellness seminars into a singular and effective approach towards reaching and maintaining the delicate balance of health and continued healthcare.
"Chiropractic is a method of health care based on the premise of intelligence expressing itself through matter.
www.balancedoctor.com   (268 words)

  
 Chiropractic - Home
At SCU, learning how to be a doctor of chiropractic involves advancing from one level to another.
And before you know it, you'll have evolved into a professional who is fully prepared to serve in an integrated health care delivery system.  The Doctor of Chiropractic is three years and four months in length.
Determine the validity and usefulness of research as it applies to chiropractic.
www.scuhs.edu /chiropractic   (306 words)

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