Mission Village Chiropractic Blog - Mission Valley

post whiplash jaw pain

2011-12-21T17:05:00.000-08:00

Pseudo (false) jaw pain can commonly occur after an automobile accident and be misdiagnosed in most part because that type of pain often arises from the neck...a very common complaint post rear end collision. A patient I saw recently related that after her auto accident she saw her dentisit complaining of jaw pain with headaches. After diagnosing her as having TMJ disorder he recommended a splint and anti-inflammatory medication. Her jaw pain and headaches became worse and at a friends suggestion she came to be under our care.Upon further evaluation we discovered that she was experiencing referred pain actually from the neck, and began treatment specifically for that. She now is 80% improved, without headaches and very happy she began chiropractic care after her motor vehicle accident...so you see sometimes you have to look outside the box!!

it's been a good year

2011-12-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

Obama care unknown...Medicare cuts for services...capitated reimbursement...bickering congress that can't agree on what day it is..increasing malpractice costs..but I still LOVE WHAT I DO AND AM STOKED TO BE A CHIROPRACTOR!!!!!!

Will Obama Care Work?

2011-12-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

The burning question of how effective Obama care will be rages on without relief in sight. There are several clauses that do merit approval and that I personally believe are worthy of passage. But to scrap the whole system to insure the 15% of our population that are without insurance does not seem ,in my opinion, to be the answer. One easy initial solution would be to open insurance to competition from other states, much like group insurance is for large companies, which most will agree should reduce rates by 10 to 15%!! Now don't get me wrong..I still feel that some carriers are predatory, but I FEEL THEY ARE A BEAST WE CAN TAME!!

Chiropractic & The Military

2011-11-22T14:08:00.001-08:00

Recent Senate report urges more Chiropractic care for active troops which should expand care to all branches of the service. ABOUT TIME!! They have discovered what we have known all along, musculoskeletal spinal injuries are double those of combat injuries and are increasing. This is extremely good news in that it will bring more chiropractors into service in all branches to treat the problems we treat best. Now, if we can just make them see that dependents also need care we will turn the page in a new chapter on chiropractic!!!

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add to auto repair check list after accident

2011-11-21T10:32:00.000-08:00

Did you know that after an auto accident you should have your seat belts checked for safety? That's right, the springs that recoil/retract the belt back into the roof pillar of the car often get damaged so that the next time your body weight is forced forward the belt does not stop where it should and can pose the possibility of the chest striking the steering wheel..Also a good idea to have the detonation system for the air bags checked to be sure that corrosion has not occured over the years which could fail in a collision..

laws of lean

2011-09-28T12:42:00.000-07:00

Doesn't it always seem that we struggle to watch our weight and try to stay lean! There are laws of lean that on the surface seem to make sense, are practical and can be easily followed.
-Don't diet, rather give your body what it needs..good food in smaller portions at the right time of day to fully digest. Dunkin Donuts at 10 at night is a no no.
-Don't be fooled by fat free. Look at the labels to see how much sugar there is..no fat but how many grams of sugar is there. 1 gram is roughly a teaspoonful, so do the math. Also, fat does not make you fat, you need fat for a lot of functions including feeling satisfied after a meal. Low or no fat foods will make you feel hungry sooner and send you back to the fridge for more.
-eat a diet high in protein as it takes more calories to burn (digest) so you stay more full longer
-keep moving..a body at rest stays resting with little metabolic activity, thus weight gain. A consistent habit of performing 20 min. of cardio vascular daily will result in wt. loss
A common sense approach to your health is essential. A diet will help you lose wt. in the short term but changing your lifestyle with a better diet and regular exercise will last a life time!!!

Women with" Dowager's Hump" at health risk

2011-08-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

It seems Mom knew best when she told us to sit up straight and eat our vegetables.
Recent research published by Annals of the Internal Medicine and follow up study at UCLA School of Medicine reported that women with an increased curvature of the middle back, known as kyphosis or Dowager's Hump, is associated with a shorter lifespan. In this study researchers write that the correlation is that just being bent forward may be an important clinical finding that should serve as a trigger to seek medical evaluation for possible spinal osteoporosis, as vertebral fractures more often than not are silent killers. From a chiropractic perspective our position is that this potential bone degeneration causes undue pressure/interference on spinal nerves (vertebral subluxation) resulting in a whole host of health issues from pain to restricted motion to vanity of ugly posture.
We promote spinal corrective care in our office for the above mentioned reasons in addition to the many benefits chiropractic can offer for a regimen of a healthy lifestyle that includes eating your peas and broccoli!!

Get in shape for summertime

2011-07-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

It's that time iof year to get out there and enjoy the great weather we have here. Always start any new routine by easing slowly into it to avoid injury which could result in a delay to your plan. For todays focus on running, or any cardio really, always hydrate (fluids) before and after. Much emphasis is given to after activity fluids but before is equally important, and don't forget the electrolytes in sports drinks for quicker recovery.

Health Care Exemptions

2011-06-18T10:45:00.000-07:00

Under the "must be nice category". Seems Obamacare is sooo popular and cost efficient that if you were a supporter or political ally you get an exemption!!! Hey, wait a minute wasn't this new health care system supposed to be the greatest thing going to provide coverage to everyone so that all will receive the same crappy level of care? Well, guess not, especially if you reside and do business in Nancy Pelosi's district were approximately 20% of all exemption were granted. Coincidence? Yeah right!!!!!

Chiropractic treatment for auto injuries

2011-03-07T15:06:00.000-08:00

Manual manipulation is still hands down the best and most efficient means of treatment for soft tissue injuries sustained in an auto mobile accident and I'll tell you why! Typically soft tissue involves 2 distinct factors: soft tissue ( muscle, ligament, tendon) and a hard tissue anchor, in this case spinal vertebrae. Treating the soft tissue component only is getting half the job done as you really need both facets of treatment to achieve successful results or the symptoms have a high degree of residual at a later date!! If you are involved in an auto accident this rainy season give us a call so that future spine issues can be avoided.

Fat Brain

2011-02-23T15:29:00.000-08:00

You're overweight and always hungry; is your brain inflamed?? An article by David Seaman reports that poor eating habits can inflame your brain. Evidence suggest consumption of pro-inflammatory foods can, for lack of better description, "confuse" your brain and the communication it has with your stomach-in effect making it harder to discern when your full.The result: a tendency to overeat and gain weight, which can lead to serious health conditions over time..diabetes, hypertension to mention a few. So, more compelling evidence to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit,lean meat and anti-inflammatory foods like Omega rich fish. Monthly chiropractic adjustments will help your nervous system function optimally which can also help aid you energy level to sustain extended exercise.

Obesity: Quick Fix vs. Practical Approach

2011-02-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

Lap band surgery is the new lipo suction for 2011. Different approach same mindset for people who think this will solve all their eating disorders w/o changing their lifestyle. In some cases is lap band necessary? Absolutely. However in far to many cases it is believed to be a licenses to overeat with impunity once the procedure is performed. You can suck the fat out or squeeze the stomach off but w/o getting your head right your wasting your time...and money! Back away from the table and go exercise!

Chiropractic Myth vs. Reality

2011-01-21T10:17:00.000-08:00

Cost of medical care is always a concern to most people, so I often hear that
"chiropractic is too expensive, I can't afford it" Well, let me tell you that in the Dec.2010 issue of JMPT (journal of manipulative and physiologic therapeutics) under "Cost of care for common back pain conditions initiated with Chiropractic doctor vs. Medical Doctor" supported with data from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Tennessee determined that paid cost for episodes of low back pain were 40% less when care was initiated with a Chiropractor compared with a medical doctor!!! So what this demonstrates is the value of chiropractic care for routine care at a time when we are attempting to reform a health care system and contain runaway costs. We also offer a complimentary consultation to determine if we can help you before you have to spend any money for treatment.

Chiropractic Myth vs. Reality

2011-01-05T11:44:00.001-08:00

Myth # 2
Isn't Chiropractic really just the same as massage or physical therapy?
My response: Absolutely not!! Massage and P.T. is undoubtedly a fantastic adjunct to a chiropractic adjustment but far from the same thing in that chiropractic is the actual physical movement of vertebrae for the purpose of relieving nerve pressure or interference that is causing specific pain complaints that may include muscular involvement. When treating Personal Injury (PI) patients I relate to them the need for chiropractic care in that the 2 most common components of an injury involve the spine/nervous system and soft tissue (muscles,ligaments&tendons) and doing one without the other is only treating 50% of the injury, so that is why we offer both in our approach to treatment>

Chiropractic Myth vs. Reality

2010-12-17T11:15:00.000-08:00

NUMBER 1 ALL TIME MYTH OF CHIROPRACTIC IS...........
Drum roll please...If I go to a Chiropractor for care I have to go (ADDICTED) for the rest of my life!!!
If I had a buck for every time I've heard that Bill Gates and I would be neighbors. The reality is , no, you wont have to see me forever. In fact, the average # of visits for routine spinal diagnosis is 6 (SIX) visits!!!What does occur (and this is why I have such a large wellness care practice) is that well informed patients who want their body to work at it's highest level ask ME if they can come back and get adjusted once in a while because they feel so good for so long after their treatment due to their NERVOUS SYSTEM now working optimally, and lets face it your body is just one long nerve that craves to work at it best, muck like a car after a tune up!!

Check back in a few days for MYTH # 2!!!

Recent Chiropractic Media Trifecta

2010-10-04T14:42:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic recently got props from huge positive exposure, all within 1 week from The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated and Working Mother. Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice figured prominently in the first 2 articles with the last touting the benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women. Go to www.missionvillagechiropractic.com to read great testimonials from our patients on how great they feel after treatment from prenatal back pain.

Get your neck cracked and lower your blood pressure??

2010-06-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

At first I was even skeptical of this report, but since this first surfaced several months ago it's been all over the news. ABC's Good Morn America own Dr. Tim Johnson (not exactly a huge chiropractic supporter!!!) ran a story on this and reported that it showed promise. A large scale study is now under way at my alma mater Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Ia. in conjunction with Mount Sinai Medical Center conducting medical studies on the impact of treating hypertension with upper cervical (neck) adjustment. Now, this is all well and good but this regimen must have a dose of reality to it and any regimen should also include a diet change and exercise along with life time wellness care in addition to specific treatment. Visit our website www.missionvillagechiropractic.com or www.blakelychiropractic.com for more info. Your neck pain mat be causing hypertension.

Soccer not a contact sport????

2010-06-24T16:49:00.000-07:00

With World Cup fever dominating every corner pub and PTA conversation I began to look at this sport to determine just how safe it was for our kids to play. To say that this is a completely safe sport for kids of every age to play is not exactly true. Is it great exercise, yes! Is it a great team building attitude game , yes and yes! But watching it on video it is apparent that all kicks are not to the ball. There is also the dramatic collisions and outright falls on the keester. Upon further investigation I learned that per age group indoor carpet soccer resulted in the most injuries in players under the age of 15 (hard ground/cement floor). Now I'm not saying to pull your kids from this sport, it is great exercise and it gets them away from the TV and video games. But do consider having them seen by a chiropractor for periodic check ups as we are specialist in treating the types of injuries that can occur from this game and besides kids love to be adjusted, just ask them!!!!

Big Pharma Scam of Omega 3's

2010-05-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

Don't you love it when big Pharma gets ahold of a good thing and tries to make a buck (actually, lots of bucks!!) off it. Now they have discovered how popular omega 3 is and in their infinite wisdom have incorporated it into a statin drug( Crestor etc.. ) to somehow make it more popular to take and feel less guilty that you are taking a Prescript. drug!!! Do yourself a favor.. exercise regularly, eat well and do take omega's but not at the outrageous price for script drugs. Also, try red krill. Go to our website for additional info. www.blakelychiropractic.com or www.missionvillagechiropractic.com

San Diego Auto Accident Injury Tip

2010-05-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

Please be aware of all auto accident injuries when they occur, no matter how minor they may seem. More and more studies are indicating that even low impact collisions can result in potential soft tissue pain at a later date. Interesting fact..60% of the human body is soft tissue

Athletes and Chiropractic Care

2009-02-11T09:17:00.000-08:00

Mindy Mylrea: Aerobics World Champion "We put a great deal of stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very helpful."

Wade Boggs: Major League Baseball "Last year I used chiropractic and have been going ever since. I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it is just maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don't touch."

Dan Schayes: Phoenix Suns "I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare. I don't really go to medical doctors unless I need surgery."

Gerald Wilkins: NY Knicks "I didn't know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I've been in chiropractic, I've improved by leaps and bounds, both mentally and physically."

Evander Holyfield: Professional Boxer "I have to have an adjustment before I go in to the ring. It came to the point where I wanted an adjustment everyday. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to that edge."

Irving Fryar: Miami Dolphins NFL "I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I get an adjustment I immediately feel better."

Fred Funk: PGA Tour "I do believe chiropractic care has really benefitted my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps relieve me."

Ritchie Rudolph: Professional Surfer "I surfed better than I have in a long time. With just those couple of adjustments, I was noticeable more flexible and had an incredible burst of energy."

Mission Village Chiropractic has been serving San Diego County for more than 24 years. Using gentle and proven techniques, Dr. Blakely has helped 100s of patients relieve the pain and stress on their bodies.

Visit Mission Village Chiropractic today for more information or to schedule your appointment.

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Chiropractic Testimonial #2

2009-02-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

"I am 86 years old. After I had broken my hip and had surgery, the pain in my back and side became very severe. The surgeon said I'd either have to repeat the surgery or rely on pain pills. A M.D. thought exercise would help. She sent me to a physical therapist. After several months I was given a series of exercises to practice. They got so painful; I had to stop doing them.

Then, my daughter took me to her chiropractor. He X-Rayed my back and told me I could be helped. He didn't know how long it would take, but if I was willing to try, he could help me. The pain was so severe; I could hardly get out of bed in the morning or up from a chair.

I am a victim of the disease, neurofibromatosis. I have curvature of the spine and unsightly nerve tumors all over my body. Chiropractic treatments have relieved my pain and reduced the tumors.

I started with 2 visits a week adn will soon need to come in only once a month. I wish I had started chiropractic care much sooner. I really was ready to give up. Now, I am a new man." Ted- Seattle, WA

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Everyday Miracles

2009-01-30T12:34:00.000-08:00

Many people have heard the story about how D.D. Palmer "discovered" chiropractic back in 1895. He had a thriving practice in Davenport, Iowa as what was then called a "magnetic" healer. One night, he was working late in his office when the janitor, Harvey Lillard, passed by. The old man was deaf and Palmer was curious as to how he had lost his hearing.

It turns out, Lillard explained, he was picking something up one day when he heard a "pop" in the back of his neck. Almost immediately, he noticed a decrease in his stability to hear and shortly afterwards he could barely hear a thing. It had happened years before, and Lillard went to other doctors but finally had given up and accepted the fact he would have to live without sounds.

Palmer pondered the situation. If something "popped" in Lillards neck and made him lose his hearing, could that "something" be popped back so he could hear again? It was an intriguing premise and he began working on the old janitors neck. He felt for anything that might be "out of place." After a while, he began working the spinal bones in the area, and eventually "adjusted" one of them. Lillard regained his hearing.

This is what got D.D. Palmer interested in learning how the positions of the vertebrae affect nerve function.

This is a similar case of a man whose speech was restored through chiropractic! The case was reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in 1991 and later summarized in the Health & Wellness report edited by Dean Black, Ph.D.

A 46-year old man suffered from "spasmodic dysphonia," a constriction with the vocal chords that intereferes with speech. He went from hoarseness to not being able to speak at all. The condition became so serious that any attempt to talk would make it difficult for him to breathe properly.

After seeing several medical doctors at two university hospitals, he decided to give chiropractic a try. The chiropractor found a vertebral subluxation (misalignment of the vertebra) in his upper spine. After only two adjustments, he was able to speak -- although still with some difficulty. After the fifth adjustment, his speech had been completely restored!

It's nice to realize that, had they lived in the same era, these two men -- one with new powers of speech and other with restored hearing -- would have been able to talk and listen to each other...thanks to chiropractic.

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Chiropractic Asthma Testimonial

2009-01-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

Seven year-old Becky, had a history of bronchial asthma and bronchitis since she was eight months old. She was unable to laugh, run, play, or bicycle hard without continued coughing, that untreated, led to bronchitis. Between October and March, she would have so many bouts of bronchitis that she was taking Amoxicillin two weeks on and two weeks off. In the summer of 1994, she went to an asthma specialist so she could get off Amoxicillin. That resulted in weekly allergy injections and two inhalers to be used three times a day. When she got bronchitis again at the end of the summer, another inhaler was prescribed. Perhaps the Amoxicillin was better.

Becky's parents were currently seeing a chiropractor for themselves. Their chiropractor had a wonderful library available for his patients. Becky's mother read about chiropractic care and asthma relief and decided to give it a try for Becky. By December, in a 3-month period, she had not had bronchitis, nor had she had coughing fits. Becky can laugh, run, play, and bicycle unrestricted. She is no longer taking Amoxicillin, or allergy injections, or inhalers. Becky now prefers chiropractic care as opposed to the alternatives. She is now able to live the life she deserves, unrestricted by the limitation asthma used to have on her life.

-Becky, Norfolk Virginia

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Who Has Used Chiropractic?

2009-01-27T12:52:00.000-08:00

Who's Been Under Chiropractic Care?

Richard Pryor: "Chiropractic work has helped me a bunch--in ways I didn't imagine. I walk better and exit buildings better and I think I like myself more. My energy is a whole lot better, too."

Bob Hope: "Chiropractic is a wonderful means of natural healing!"

Andy Griffith: "Chiropractic has advanced tremendously over the past few decades. It has grown leaps and bounds to become a specialized and accepted science."

Lou Waters: "I've been adjusted so many times that I know when C-7 is out. I know when I need an adjustment. I know what works for me and I trust my own body."

Mel Gibson: He credits chiropractic with helping him keep in top physical form.

Dennis Weaver: "It is wonderful to find a chiropractor whose philosophies abotu healing the body and the mind are in 'sync' with mine."

Adam Arkin: "I have been helped by the healing art of chiropractic throughout most of my life, though I've never suffered any serious chronic health problems."

John Robbins: "Chiropractic works in harmony with the basic healing forces of the body, whereas the allopathic, western medical establishment doesn't have nearly as holistic a vision."

Rosanne Cash: She served as a National Chiropractic Chairperson for the "Stars of Chiropractic" program to spread the word about how great chiropractic is.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using chiropractors very extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I found it was better to go to a chiropractor before you get injured. We are a perfect team - the world of fitness and the world of chiropractors."

Jose Canseco: "I've found that it's a great stress reliever to get adjusted. It takes away a lot of the tightness in the muscles, and when calcium deposits form in the neck and lower back, adjustments seem to disperse the deposits."

Joe Montana: "I've been seeing a chiropractor and he's really been helping me out a lot. Chiropractic's been a big part of my game."

Find out how chiropractic care can benefit you!

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Pain in the Neck

2008-09-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

Your neck was created with a built-in shock absorber.

Imagine trying to balance a bowling ball on a stick. To make it more difficult, tilt the stick forward while trying to maintain balance of the bowling ball. That's what it's like trying to support your head on your neck if it loses its natural curve!

Your neck was created with a built-in shock absorber called a curve or lordosis. This was formed by design because the curve acts like a spring and absorbs the shock of your head resting on your neck. Think of the same bowling ball now resting on a large spring.....can you see and feel the difference?

When your neck loses its curve, the ligaments supporting your neck become stretched and lose their ability to maintain the curve. This can occur from a motor vehicle accident, chronic poor posture or uncorrected vertebral subluxation complexes.

Once your neck has lost its normal curve, your neck and shoulder muscles attempt to hold your head in the proper position. Unfortunately they were not created for this and they tire easily. Unless you decide to let your head drop into your lap, your neck muscles will have to continue holding up your head long after becoming fatigued. That's precisely when muscle spasms occur, and tightness begins in your neck and shoulders.

Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic to assist you in restoring your neck's normal curvature. This can include stretches and exercises, cervical traction, and an orthopedic pillow created specifically for maintaining the proper curve in your neck.

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Why Does My Back Ache?

2008-09-08T21:46:00.000-07:00

US Department of Labor estimates that 100 million work days per year are lost due to low back pain!

Carrying the kids on your shoulders, cleaning the floors, lifting groceries out of the car, or a little extra up front (that's the pendulous abdominal syndrome). Lifting, bending and twisting, or worse yet, sitting all day at work. Add to this a slip and fall or a previous car accident and it's not difficult to understand why studies show that approximately 80% of Americans will suffer from lower back pain at some time in their life.

Many times back pain begins after just bending over to pick up a pencil. Now, it's not the pencil causing your back pain, but rather yoru lower back's structure (meaning the muscles, joints, discs, and vertebrae) has lost its normal functioning, and therefore could not provide the necessary support to your spine. Doctors of Chiropractic specialize in finding the cause of your lower back pain. Combining spinal adjustments with proper exercises and stretches, and a well balanced diet are the keys to reducing or eliminating your lower back pain. Doctors of Chiropractic are the specialists in treating lower back pain!

Resource: Cassidy, J.D., et al, "Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Low-Back Pain." Canadian Family Physician. 1985; Vol. 31, March pp. 535-540.

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Rehabilitation Stretches

2008-09-04T17:34:00.001-07:00

Rehabilitation Stretches

Rehabilitating your spine can be easy if you understand a simple model.

Joints, muscles and ligaments combine with precision balance to provide motion and stability. However, when a joint is injured (the elbow for example), its primary movers (the biceps) become short to protect the injured joint. Muscles moving the joint in the opposite direction of the biceps (the triceps), become stretched out or longer allowing the biceps to shorten. This phenomenon is called reflex inhibition.

A joint (spinal joint, knee, elbow), can be injured in many ways. One overlooked cause of injury is chronic poor posture. There are two common postural problems seen today, one in the upper body (called upper crossed syndrome) and one in the lower body (called lower crossed syndrome). The goal of spinal rehabilitation is to achieve the balance between motion, flexibility and stability.

There are 3 steps in rehabilitating the spine from these incorrect postural conditions.

1. Adjusting
Creating proper motion within the involved joint is best accomplished with specific chiropractic manipulation (CMT or "Adjusting")

2. Stretching
Specific stretches for the shortened muscles comes next. Although there are numerous protocols for stretching, 3 sets holding 15 seconds works well.

3. Exercises
Finally, specific exercises are performed to strengthen the weakened muscles. Again, many exercise protocols exist, 3 sets of 12 repititions is appropriate.

source: Chiropractic Wellness Volume 7, Issue 3

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Being Treated and Adjust

2008-09-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

Doctors of Chiropractic deliver 94% of all manipulative procedures!

If your doctor determines that your condition would benefit from chiropractic care, part of the treatment plan will most likely include a form of spinal manipulation called chiropractic manipulative therapy (C.M.T.) or "adjustments." The purpose of the adjustment is to normalize the improper spinal motion found within the vertebral subluxation complex, therefore reducing nerve interference.

Doctors of Chiropractic are not the only health care professionals to utilize spinal manipulation. Physiotherapists, osteopaths and even some medical doctors incorporate spinal manipulation in their treatment plan as well. The difference, however, is that Doctors of Chiropractic are uniquely trained to apply spinal manipulation. DCs spend years mastering the art and science of spinal manipulation, and in fact, deliver 94% of all manipulative procedures!

Although there are many chiropractic styles or "techniques" utilized by DCs in practice today, they all share a common goal; correcting the VSC for the purpose of eliminating nerve interference associated with the VSC.

Many chiropractic offices utilize various complimentary therapies to assist in treating the five parts of the VSC. Physiotherapy modalities (common ones are ultra-sound, electric muscle simulation, heat and ice), massage therapy, rehabilitative exercises and stretches, as well as nutritional counseling are commonly found in the chiropractic office setting.

Resource: Shekelle, P.G. et al. "The Appropriateness of Spinal Manipulation for Lower Back Pain." 1991; Ran Study/UCLA

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