Have you ever wondered just how much education your
Chiropractor has? The facts may very well surprise you.
Today, at least six years of highly-specialized college
training are required to graduate and earn licensure,
and Chiropractic has gained recognition as a
comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the
healing arts. Only Chiropractic concerns itself with the
interrelationship of structure and body functions, and
only Chiropractic effectively utilizes natural, drugless
methods of treatment, primarily spinal adjustments.
Look at these typical basic educational requirements for
medical school graduates as compared for Doctors of
Chiropractic.
If you have friends who are uninformed or misinformed
about Chiropractic education, why not share this
knowledge with them. They, too, may benefit from today's
scientific Chiropractic care.
Medical
Class Hours
(Minimum)
Subject
Chiropractic
Class Hours
(Minimum)
508
Anatomy
520
326
Physiology
420
401
Pathology
205
325
Chemistry
300
144
Bacteriology
130
324
Diagnosis
420
112
Neurology
320
148
X-Ray
217
114
Psychiatry
65
198
Ob/Gyn
65
156
Orthopedics
225
2,756
TOTAL HOURS
2,887
Other required
subjects for the Doctor of Chiropractic:
adjusting, manipulation, kinesiology, and other
similar basic subjects related to his/her specialty.
Other required subjects for the Doctor of Medicine:
pharmacology, immunology, general surgery, and
other similar basic subjects related to his/her specialty.
There
are few health problems more common, or of greater
complexity, than neck pain, or the frequently used
terms "cervical syndrome" or "cervical spine
strain." Cervical syndrome actually describes a
group of symptoms or findings associated with
irritation or pinching of nerves in the neck
resulting from subluxation of "slipped" vertebrae.
Since neck injuries do not always give rise to
immediate symptoms, many people do not realize that
the cause of their physical discomfort can be traced
to a previous, even mild, injury. Pain is eventually
the most persistent symptom of neck injuries. About
65 percent develop headaches. Nervous irritability
is a frequent complication, and pain in the chest
occurs in about 25 percent of cases. Stiffness of
the neck or shoulders, degeneration of the spinal
disc and arthritis may eventually result. Blurred
vision; loss of balance, twitching of the eyelid;
numbness and tingling of the arms and fingers;
shortness of breath; palpitations of the heart;
nausea; vomiting; and muscle twitching are common
complaints resulting from neck injuries which may
have occurred recently, or in years past.
Clinical research proves chiropractic service to be
the most effective health care available for most
neck injuries and associated symptoms. A doctor of
Chiropractic, through training and experience is
best qualified to correct the cause of neck
disorders.
Most
headaches are not caused by problems in the head or
skull, but originate in the muscles, ligaments,
joints or nerves of the middle and upper neck.
A common cause is bad posture and changes in the
neck curve, which can come from accidents or poor
working conditions. Studies show that most headache
sufferers have unhealthy neck curves. For example,
in one study of 47 people with migraine and
tension-type headaches, 77% of all subjects and 89%
of the females exhibited a marked reduction, absence
or reversal of the normal neck curve.
Instead of covering up the symptoms like
prescription drugs would, chiropractic treatment
addresses the cause of the problem by restoring
proper neck alignment. It is the only method that
can change an unhealthy neck curve into a normal
one.
15,000
Americans suffer from recurring headaches. $300
million is spent each year for headache remedies.
Remedies that give temporary relief only. Headaches
are only a symptom, a way of telling you that
something is wrong. Unless the cause is corrected,
headaches can lead to dizziness, high blood
pressure, fainting spells, allergy, nervousness, and
insomnia, which then leads to chronic tiredness and
finally a nervous breakdown.
The neck and particularly the upper portion of the
spine must be considered suspect number one in
recurrent headaches. Pick up the phone now and make
an appointment with Spring Mountain Chiropractic.
Continued low back pain ... 8 out of 10 people will
at some time be struck down by low back pain.
400,000 industrial workers are disabled annually by
low back pain. The structural abnormality or
mechanical defects of the low back usually occur
slowly and without warning over a period of weeks or
months. There is a slow, steady deterioration. The
first symptoms are mild back pain and loss of range
of motion in the back, progressing into leg pain and
numbness. Finally, there is a tremendous pain
accompanied by the wasting of muscle and eventually
paralysis. Your best defense against disabling
spinal disorders is to make an appointment now with
Spring Mountain Chiropractic for a spinal
examination
Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve
in the body. It starts in the lower spine, then
travels down the leg. There, it divides into many
small nerves that reach the muscles and joints of
all parts of the leg and foot.
Sciatica can have a variety of causes, such as
accidents or even childbirth, and can be very
painful. The usual medical approach treats the
symptoms with painkillers and muscle relaxants, but
is most often ineffective.
Chiropractic treatment corrects poor spinal
alignment with spinal adjustments to relieve
irritation to the nerves, joints and discs. It has
proven very successful in treating sciatica,
particularly when used first.
Arm
and shoulder pain often start with no more than a
stiff neck. Generally located at the base of the
skull, stiffness becomes pain. Then this pain
spreads itself in the shoulder and finally into the
arm.
The shoulder might be affected for some time before
the arm gets involved. But gradually the arm falls
victim, with muscle atrophy and paralysis the end
result. This all started with a stiff neck but slow
steady deterioration will take its toll. Don't take
a chance . . . call now for an appointment at Spring
Mountain Chiropractic.
We all
have an equal number of ligaments and muscles
attached to each side of our spine but sometimes
there is an unequal pull causing the person to be
unable to sit, stand or walk normally.
Unless corrected, a chronic condition could arise. A
postural imbalance, a tilted or protruding hip, a
drooped shoulder, a shortened leg, or a slightly
twisted neck could be the result.
Chiropractic brings gentle adjustments to the
misalignment which restores the vertebrae to their
normal position, thus allowing nature to begin its
wondrous healing process.
Watch your children because young bones are more
flexible than those of any adult, so at the first
suggestion of a spinal curvature problem, arrange
immediately for an appointment with the Spring
Mountain Chiropractic Center.
Remember . . . as the twig is bent, so grows the
tree.
Chiropractic is a natural, drug-free approach to
health and wellness that works with your body’s
innate ability to heal itself. This holistic
approach to health is based on three principles: The first principle, and most
important, is that the body is a self-healing
organism. This means that our bodies are designed to
heal themselves. When you are sick or injured, your
body
initiates its healing abilities to normalize the
problem and return you to optimum health. The second principle is that the
nervous system is the master system of the body. It
controls every system, organ, tissue and cell. This
includes your immune system, which directly impacts
health. The third principle is that the
structure of your spine has a direct and critical
impact on the functioning of your nervous system.
The spinal cord is the lifeline from the brain to
the rest of the systems of the body, and its
messages travel through the spinal column. Injury to
your spine from trauma, stress, or poor posture can
cause nerve interference. Nerve interference can
adversely affect the body’s systems, organs and
tissues. This may or may not manifest symptoms such
as pain, fatigue or altered performance.
Chiropractic is concerned with correcting the
structure of the spine to maintain optimal
performance of the nervous system and thus, better
health for the patient. This is accomplished by
gently adjusting the position of the spine into an
optimum state.
A
spinal disc cannot slip out of position. The disc is
connected to the vertebrae above and below by
thousands of connective tissue fibers called
Sharpy’s fibers. When someone says they have a
“slipped disc”, they are probably referring to a
disc bulge or a tear in the disc wall.
Chiropractic can be an effective alternative to
medication for children with hyperactivity
disorders.
“Children responded well to chiropractic care
and the result of the treatment even exceeded
that from medication.”
International Review of Chiropractic
“Chiropractic manipulation has the potential to
become an important non-drug intervention for
children with hyperactivity” Journal
of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Young
children are often prone to repeated ear infections.
Chiropractic treatment can often prevent their
recurrence, leaving your child in better health and
free from antibiotics!
“Forty-six children aged 5 years and under were
treated with chiropractic manipulations. 93% of
the episodes improved, 75% in 10 days or fewer
and 43% with only one or 2 treatments.” Journal
of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
