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Chiropractic FAQs: What to Know Before Your First Visit

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

This will be followed by a physical examination, which may include diagnostic imaging like X-rays if necessary. You won’t need to fully undress, but we may ask you to change into a gown if X-rays are needed. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment at Petrak Family Chiropractic Center. Is that normal?

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: What Are The Differences?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Periodically I will get asked by a new patient “What are the differences between a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a physical therapist (PT)?”. Doctors of Chiropractic are portal of entry providers, so patients can be seen without a referral from another doctor to get a treating diagnosis and begin care.

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Is Chiropractic Care Safe? Understanding the Risks and Benefits

Fisher Chiropractic

Potential Benefits for Chronic Conditions For those with chronic conditions like osteoarthritis or sciatica, chiropractic care can offer a non-invasive treatment option. Chiropractic adjustments can help manage the chronic pain associated with these conditions by improving joint function and reducing inflammation. In the U.S.,

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What is Sciatica and when do you need a second opinion?

Smart Pain Solutions

Sciatica is treated by numerous specialties: PCPs, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Physical Medicine Practitioners, Pain Management Doctors, Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, and Massage Therapists to name a few. Sciatica pain is often used as a “catch-all” diagnosis early on in treatment. How does that sound?

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What Does a Chiropractor Do?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Your chiropractor likely spent a total of eight years studying anatomy, musculoskeletal systems, spinal manipulations, spinal adjustments, body functions, chemistry, physics, biology, and imaging interpretation alongside chiropractic principles. They graduate with a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree and may use the honorific of “Dr.”

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Extremity Adjustment Expert: Atlanta Chiropractor Specialist

Any Spine

Patients suffering from sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome have found these targeted treatments to be pivotal to their recovery. Essential credentials include a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree , state licensure , and specific postgraduate education in extremity adjusting techniques.