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Chiropractic
Doctors of
Chiropractic are primary contact health care professionals that
focus on the spine in relation to the total body and specialize in
the understanding and treatment of its component bone structures,
muscles and nerves. As holistic practitioners, chiropractors
believe in treating the whole individual and practice natural
healing without drugs or invasive surgeries. Central to treatment
is the chiropractic adjustment a gentle, directed pressure that
restores the spine's ability to function. Your Doctor of
Chiropractic recognizes that dynamics exist between lifestyle,
environment and health. In addition to clinical treatment, your
chiropractor can be a good source of information on beneficial
exercise and nutrition.
Chiropractic
is the third largest primary contact health care profession, after
medicine and dentistry. Every year, more than 3 million Canadians
receive chiropractic care from over 5000 Doctors of Chiropractic in
Canada. Currently there are 620 licensed Doctors of Chiropractic in
Alberta.
Doctors of
Chiropractic complete approximately 7 years of education including
4 years at an accredited Chiropractic college. Doctors of
Chiropractic are trained in diagnosis, physical/orthopedic
examinations, treatment, and x-ray evaluation. A Doctor of
Chiropractic must pass national and provincial examinations of
competency to practice.
On an initial
visit, a chiropractor will take a comprehensive health history,
perform a physical examination, and provide you with a diagnosis
and treatment plan. The initial visit will take 30-45 minutes.
Subsequent visits will take on average 10-20 minutes. An individual
will be re-evaluated periodically to determine the progression of
their condition. The individual will be provided with stretches and
exercises for the prevention of future injuries.
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