Chiropractic Medicine
What happens during chiropractic care, how safe adjustments are, and how chiropractic compares with other conservative treatments.
If you have never been to a chiropractor, it is natural to feel a little uncertain before your first appointment. Will it hurt? Will you be "cracked" right away? How many visits will you need? Knowing what usually happens can make the... Read the full guide »
"Is it safe?" is one of the first questions people ask before trying chiropractic care, and it is a good question to ask about any treatment. Spinal manipulation, often called a chiropractic adjustment, has been studied extensively. The research shows that mild... Read the full guide »
When back pain, neck pain or a sports injury slows you down, two of the most common conservative care options are a chiropractor and a physical therapist. Both are licensed health professionals who treat musculoskeletal problems without surgery or drugs, and their... Read the full guide »
Introduction
Pediatricians commonly see children for colds and middle ear infections (otitis media). In fact, the National Center of Health Statistics claimed that during 1975 – 1990 otitis media was the most common diagnosis for physician office visits by children under age 15. It is also one of the leading reasons for a child’s visit [...]