Are Chiropractors qualified doctors?
Yes. There is much misunderstanding of the extent and quality of chiropractic education. Doctors of Chiropractic receive much the same education as their medical colleagues receive. Chiropractic and medical schools use many of the same textbooks and have similar student contact hours- 4,822 (chiropractic) and 4,677 (medical). Clinical science hours are also similar in total- 3,406 (71%) and 3,467 (74%) respectively in chiropractic and medicine. In fact, chiropractic students have significantly more classroom hours in anatomy and physiology than medical students. There is a similar amount of biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology. Doctors of Chiropractic have been thoroughly trained by accredited colleges throughout the country and are qualified to diagnose and treat many conditions and ailments.

Do physical and massage therapies compliment chiropractic?
Yes. Tight muscles and ligaments work against the chiropractic adjustment. These therapies help facilitate the healing process and are vital to maintaining proper health.

How often should I be adjusted to maintain a healthy spine?
Following successful completion of a treatment plan, it is recommended a person get checked for subluxation about once a month, whether they have pain or not. It really depends on the person’s lifestyle, job, and health history. Some can go several weeks without an adjustment; others need chiropractic every two weeks. Just like visiting the dentist on a regular basis keeps teeth and gums healthy, regular spinal adjustments keeps the spine from deteriorating. Bottom line: it is always easier to keep someone healthy than to get them healthy.

Is chiropractic necessary for children?
Yes. Children, including infants, are also susceptible to subluxation just as adults are. In fact, subluxation of the upper neck often occurs following delivery of a newborn. Add this trauma to other forms of childhood mishap and, left uncorrected, it may contribute to many health problems. Childhood ailments such as earaches, asthma, bedwetting, colic, and behavioral disorders can often be treated naturally through chiropractic care. How? Simply by removing nerve pressure and allowing the body to function properly.