Misunderstood
A chiropractic doctor is probably one of the most misunderstood healthcare practitioners in the medical profession. Through the years they have been looked at askance by doubters who are full of suspicion. In times past, they have been called quacks, or worse. This is due, in part, to the public's narrow and limited view of medical treatment - being that solely of administering prescription drugs and performing surgery.
As far advanced as society has become it is a pity that so many people rely so heavily on medications to "fix" their problems. The larger picture indicates that there is much more to healthcare than simply popping pills and enduring surgerical cures.
Many chiropractic patients are misguided and misinformed about the reality of their own care. For someone who has never visited a chiropractor, they may not totally grasp the ideals behind chiropractic care. The chiropractic profession makes up the largest group of health care providers practicing without administration of drugs. Additionally, in North America alone, chiropractors make up the third largest form of health care being practiced.
What Does Chiropractic Mean?
The word chiropractic itself is derived from two Greek words. The first word, cheir means hand and the second word praxis meaning done by hand. Essentially chiropractic is a precise alternative medical system that approaches wellness as a whole body experience. A chiropractor can evaluate, diagnose, classify and treat a wide range of medical problems by addressing them at their root cause without risky surgeries or pharmacology.
Essentially, chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the body's structure - primarily that of the spine - and the body's function. Doctors of chiropractic use hands-on therapy called manipulation (or adjustment) as their core procedure.
Comparable to an MD?
So is the training of a chiropractor as rigorous as that of a medical doctor? The answer is a resounding, yes. Today's doctor of chiropractic receives an extensive educational background beginning with three years of pre-chiropractic study. From there they advance into a four-year course of study. A student of chiropractic spends as many hours in the study of human physiology as that of a medical doctor. Chiropractic programs require a minimum of 4,200 hours of combined classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience.
The difference between the education of an MD and that of a chiropractor lies in the fact that an MD trains in pharmacology and surgical procedures and chiropractor trains in the care of the spine.
Are Chiropractors Expensive?
Many people assume that visiting a chiropractor is not within their budgets. The truth is that often times by seeking chiropractic care for health issues matters are resolved subsequently saving money on prescriptions and time away from work. It is also less expensive in the long run to seek the care of a chiropractor than to resort to costly and invasive surgical procedures. Chiropractic care is proven to slow down the aging process and results in a much higher level of well being and health.
Most people who regularly visit a chiropractor feel that it is a necessary part of their whole body wellness comparable to good nutrition and exercise. After a few adjustments it becomes obvious what a huge difference chiropractic care makes and people seem to agree that there is no way to go back to a life without it.
A survey of chiropractic patients was taken by an independent physicians association where patients were asked if they would recommend their Doctor of chiropractic to others. The results were that 95.5% of the patients said a resounding "YES".
Chiropractic care is a whole health experience. Chiropractors take concern not just with the symptoms you experience but with your overall feeling of well being. They can offer you the ability to reach your level of optimum health without the harmful affects of drugs or surgery. They are more than well trained to address issues of concern and are specifically and uniquely educated to fix them. - 16650
A chiropractic doctor is probably one of the most misunderstood healthcare practitioners in the medical profession. Through the years they have been looked at askance by doubters who are full of suspicion. In times past, they have been called quacks, or worse. This is due, in part, to the public's narrow and limited view of medical treatment - being that solely of administering prescription drugs and performing surgery.
As far advanced as society has become it is a pity that so many people rely so heavily on medications to "fix" their problems. The larger picture indicates that there is much more to healthcare than simply popping pills and enduring surgerical cures.
Many chiropractic patients are misguided and misinformed about the reality of their own care. For someone who has never visited a chiropractor, they may not totally grasp the ideals behind chiropractic care. The chiropractic profession makes up the largest group of health care providers practicing without administration of drugs. Additionally, in North America alone, chiropractors make up the third largest form of health care being practiced.
What Does Chiropractic Mean?
The word chiropractic itself is derived from two Greek words. The first word, cheir means hand and the second word praxis meaning done by hand. Essentially chiropractic is a precise alternative medical system that approaches wellness as a whole body experience. A chiropractor can evaluate, diagnose, classify and treat a wide range of medical problems by addressing them at their root cause without risky surgeries or pharmacology.
Essentially, chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the body's structure - primarily that of the spine - and the body's function. Doctors of chiropractic use hands-on therapy called manipulation (or adjustment) as their core procedure.
Comparable to an MD?
So is the training of a chiropractor as rigorous as that of a medical doctor? The answer is a resounding, yes. Today's doctor of chiropractic receives an extensive educational background beginning with three years of pre-chiropractic study. From there they advance into a four-year course of study. A student of chiropractic spends as many hours in the study of human physiology as that of a medical doctor. Chiropractic programs require a minimum of 4,200 hours of combined classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience.
The difference between the education of an MD and that of a chiropractor lies in the fact that an MD trains in pharmacology and surgical procedures and chiropractor trains in the care of the spine.
Are Chiropractors Expensive?
Many people assume that visiting a chiropractor is not within their budgets. The truth is that often times by seeking chiropractic care for health issues matters are resolved subsequently saving money on prescriptions and time away from work. It is also less expensive in the long run to seek the care of a chiropractor than to resort to costly and invasive surgical procedures. Chiropractic care is proven to slow down the aging process and results in a much higher level of well being and health.
Most people who regularly visit a chiropractor feel that it is a necessary part of their whole body wellness comparable to good nutrition and exercise. After a few adjustments it becomes obvious what a huge difference chiropractic care makes and people seem to agree that there is no way to go back to a life without it.
A survey of chiropractic patients was taken by an independent physicians association where patients were asked if they would recommend their Doctor of chiropractic to others. The results were that 95.5% of the patients said a resounding "YES".
Chiropractic care is a whole health experience. Chiropractors take concern not just with the symptoms you experience but with your overall feeling of well being. They can offer you the ability to reach your level of optimum health without the harmful affects of drugs or surgery. They are more than well trained to address issues of concern and are specifically and uniquely educated to fix them. - 16650
About the Author:
Dr. Robert D. Walcher D.C. is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West located in San Jose, California. He is the proud founder and owner of Personalized Chiropractic located in Pacific Beach. Dr. Walcher makes sure his patients get extensive education about Chiropractic and learn exactly what is going on with their nervous system.
