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I tell if I have a Subluxation? A. Not Always. A subluxation is like a dental cavity - you may have it for a long time before symptoms appear. That's why periodic spinal checkups are so important. Although it may be possible to know you have a subluxation, it is rarely possible to be sure you don't. Q. At what age should Chiropractic start? A. Newborns should be checked for vertebral subluxations especially after difficult or traumatic births. There are case histories of infants close to death who were adjusted in hospitals with seemingly miraculous recoveries. Q. Is Chiropractic care addictive? A. If only it were (just a little!!), there'd be a lot less sick people around and chiropractors wouldn't get patients who last saw a chiropractor "a few years ago when my back went out". It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become more sensitive to your body and know when you've "lost" your adjustment. Q. Can I go only once? A. Of Course. Once is better than never. But chiropractic can help in so many ways. Why miss out? Q. What will happen if I stop going? A. Spine and nerve stress will continue to build up as before, but it won't be reduced or eliminated. If the stress is not relieved, your body and overall health will suffer. Q. Can a person who had back surgery see a Chiropractor? A. Yes. It's an unfortunate fact that up to half of those who had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years later. They then face the prospect of additional surgery. This too-common occurrence is known as "Failed Back Surgery Syndrome". Chiropractic may help prevent repeated operations. Q. Can Chiropractic prevent surgery? A. In a majority of cases the answer is a resounding, "Yes" Q. Can a person with a broken back or neck see a Chiropractor? A. After the break heals, Yes. In fact, a broken bone forms a callus or bone scar when it heals that is stronger than the rest of the bone. This should dispel any concerns about the safety of an adjustment. People who have had broken bones need chiropractic checkups because accidents usually cause spinal subluxations.
A. Certainly, as Norman Cousins says: "There are times when intervention in the form of medicine or surgery is absolutely necessary but there is never a time when the nourishment one puts into one's body or one's mind is not essential to health." Q. Can spines go automatically into place? A. Yes. There are verified instances of blind people recovering eyesight after a fall, of individuals able to walk again after their wheelchair was thrown and of amnesiacs who remember their past after receiving a trauma - these are examples of "accidental adjustments." A visit to the chiropractor is a lot safer! Also, many types of therapy, including massage and various body work, can reduce musculoskeletal stress, sometimes permitting the spine to automatically realign, as will a cathartic emotional release. Occasionally, even a good night's sleep can correct a subluxation. Q. I'm not sick. Should I see a Chiropractor? A. Yes. Symptoms are not a good way to judge health. They sometimes surface after years of body malfunction. Q. How often should I get a spinal adjustment? A. The answer is "As soon as you develop
subluxations." But since subluxations are often painless, it's good to get your spine
checked periodically. The frequency will depend on how physically active you are, the
physical demands of your job, and your personality makeup as a high or low stress person. |
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