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Who Is A Doctor of
Chiropractic A doctor of chiropractic health care (D.C.) is primarily concerned with the relationship of the spine (structure) and the nervous system (function) of the human body, and how that relationship affects restoration and preservation of overall health. The chiropractic profession today, has expanded its' original scope of practice to include many sub-specialties such as Neurology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and others. The Chiropractic Philosophy While chiropractic has enjoyed a well deserved reputation for success in treating back pain and headaches, many don't realize that the first chiropractic patient was treated for hearing loss. So, how can the spine be a cause of illness? First, a short anatomy lesson. The spinal cord is the extension of the brain that carries nerve impulses to and from other parts of the body. The spinal cord is made up of billions of nerve cells that branch off and exit between two vertebrae, carrying vital nerve impulses to every part of the body, which coordinates and controls all the body's organs and parts. This part of the nervous system is protected by 24 movable bones called vertebrae. If the vertebrae didn't move, we couldn't twist, turn, bend or extend. But this motion may come at a price. A chiropractor believes that a misalignment (Sometimes known as a Vertebral Subluxation Complex, or VSC) between two vertebra, or between a vertebra and the skull, can irritate spinal nerves and interfere with normal nerve control of the body. The resultant manifestation (symptoms) of this interference might be pain, weakness, lowered resistance and other health problems not normally associated with the practice of chiropractic. Click On Rotating Spinal Column To See The Importance of Each Vertebra and Overall Health Today's doctor of chiropractic is considered a primary physician and can practice independent of medical referrals. As such, your doctor of chiropractic has many modern tools available to assist in determining the cause of your complaint and to aid in a rapid return to health.
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