COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic doctors get about the same number of college hours as other medical practitioners. Contemporary chiropractic is based on scientific data and documented research. With today’s high-tech diagnostic imaging, chiropractic results are becoming more scientific and precise everyday. Many patients continue with some form of regular preventive chiropractic care.
 
Like other types of doctors, chiropractors meet stringent licensing requirements, follow a strict code of ethics, and are approved by government agencies.
 
Chiropractic is scientific.  Specific protocols are used to locate malfunctioning areas of the spine.  As sophisticated diagnostic equipment becomes more available, researchers are affirming what chiropractors have known all along-chiropractic works!
 
Chiropractic adjustments make sense.  Most patients report that their chiropractic adjustments feel good.  When the bones of the spine return to a more normal motion and position, nervous system function can be restored, symptoms relived, and the natural healing process can proceed.
 
Chiropractic is safe; safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers, aspirin or ibuprofen.  Even newborns and children can receive chiropractic care.
 
Continue as long as you want.  Like regular dentist check-ups, once patients have seen the results of chiropractic care, many choose to continue to receive preventive chiropractic care.  How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.
 
Chiropractic is a conservative, drug-free approach to better health that has helped millions of people since 1895.
 
There are countless myths circulated about chiropractic, many of which stem from philosophical differences, misunderstandings and economic competition. 
 
Doctors of chiropractic are well educated.  Based on contemporary research findings, improved technology and educations standards, more people are choosing chiropractic care every day.
 
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body.  All of the joints in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.  Ask your doctor of chiropractic for more information about the different care programs that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise recommendation, nutritional advice or other conservative methods of care based on our health history, age, current condition and lifestyle.