http://www.spine-health.com/information/chiropractor The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/evolution-chiropractic-medicine-health-care <p>The scientific merit of spinal dysfunction and therapeutic benefits of spinal manipulation for neuromusculoskeletal conditions were challenged in the early days of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a>. Manipulation has been generally accepted for <a href="http://www.spine-health.com">back pain</a>, neck pain, sciatica, joint problems, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, herniated discs and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/evolution-chiropractic-medicine-health-care">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lower Back Pain Treatment Neck Pain Treatment alternative-care-types arthritis-related-information chiropractic-featured-articles chiropractic-related-information chiropractic-types massage-therapy-related-information spondylolisthesis-treatment upper-back-pain-treatment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:22 -0800 cmaynard 29025 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/american-chiropractic-history-treatment-back-pain-and-neck-pain <div style="float:right; padding:0 0 5px 8px;"><img src="http://www.spine-health.com/files/images/evolution-chiro-image.jpg" alt="'American Chiropractic History"/></div> <p>Since its inception in 1895, <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> has provided treatment for patients with back pain, neck pain and headache.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/american-chiropractic-history-treatment-back-pain-and-neck-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lower Back Pain Treatment Neck Pain Treatment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:53:12 -0800 cmaynard 29020 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-diagnosis-low-back-pain <p>In the assessment of <a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/lower-back-pain-symptoms-and-treatment-options" title="Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options">lower back pain</a>, differential diagnosis utilizing a "triage" concept of classifying low back injuries into one of three categories helps to guide the doctor of chiropractic. These categories of <strong>chiropractic diagnosis</strong> include:</p> <ul><li> <p><strong>Potentially serious:</strong> tumor, infection, fracture, major neurological problem (cauda equina), local open wound or burn, prolonged bleeding (hemophilia), artificial joint implant problems, pacemaker problems, joint infection</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-diagnosis-low-back-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:50:54 -0700 cmaynard 27052 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/blog/chiropractic/latest-chiropractic-debate <p></strong>July 30, 2009</em><br/> by: Sylvia Marten<br/> <!-- ADDTHIS BUTTON BEGIN --> <script type="text/javascript"> addthis_pub = 'Mystalic'; addthis_logo = 'http://www.spine-health.com/sites/all/themes/spinehealth/images/masthead.gif'; addthis_logo_background = 'EFEFFF'; addthis_logo_color = '666699'; addthis_brand = 'Spine-Health.com'; addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, myspace, facebook, google, live, more'; </script> <a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" width="125" height="16" border="0" alt="" /></a> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script> <!-- ADDTHIS BUTTON END --></p><p>While [url:1621,type=|node|,content=|chiropractic treatment|] of the spine may have been considered unproven at one point in time, that opinion has been dispelled more recently as nearly 9 percent of Americans now seek chiropractic care each year, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.</p> <p>While chiropractic treatment has gained acceptance in the mainstream as a valid form of health care, there is now a growing debate among [url:1624,type=|node|,content=|chiropractors|], specifically as a result of those who claim that chiropractic offers holistic treatment for much more than [url:145,type=|term|,content=|back pain|] and other symptoms associated with the spine.</p> <div style="float:right; width:auto; height:auto; margin:0 0 0 5px;"><img src="http://www.spine-health.com/files/images/chiro-adjustment-blog-image.jpg" alt="Spinal Adjustment" title="Spinal Adjustment"/></div> <p>Since its inception, chiropractic has held as a central tenant that the anatomical relationship between the spine and nervous system is vital to a person’s health.</p> <p>Traditionally, chiropractic care has been used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, specifically via non-surgical and drug-free means. Chiropractors have based their practice on the idea of manipulating the spine through a series of short-lever, arm thrusts with the goal of reducing subluxation (the altered position of the vertebra and subsequent loss of function as a result of the vertebra being mispositioned in comparison to the other vertebrae) and providing relief for:</p> <ul> <li>Upper and lower back pain</li> <li>[url:149,type=|term|,content=|Neck pain|]</li> <li>[url:998,type=|node|,content=|Sciatica|]</li> <li>Muscle strains</li> <li>Arthritic pain</li> <li>Other conditions of the spine.</li> </ul> <p>The acceptance of [url:1620,type=|node|,content=|chiropractic manipulation|] has naturally coincided with strong evidence to its effectiveness in improving function and reducing symptoms of acute and chronic back pain.</p> <p>With its evolution, chiropractic treatment has expanded and incorporated the use of massage, exercise programs and physical modalities like heat/ice therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and X-ray to help diagnose and treat back pain.</p> <h2>A Holistic Approach to Chiropractic Care</h2> <p>More recently, some chiropractors have provided chiropractic care for not only back pain but acid reflux, digestive disorders, ear infections, asthma, allegories, colic and much more.</p> <p>These chiropractors promote chiropractic treatment as holistic, using words like “hygiene” and “wellness,” noting how the spine is directly related to all conditions, and using the concept of “subluxation” as a basis of their arguments.</p> <p>Such chiropractors say that they don’t want to pigeonhole chiropractic in terms of its treatment abilities but rather aim to provide patients with a more well-rounded understanding of its many applications.</p> <p>Other chiropractors disagree, saying that there is not any evidence at this point to suggest that chiropractic care is an effective treatment for symptoms beyond back pain and opining that it should thus be primarily used for treatment of spinal conditions.</p> <p>So just as chiropractic has become more integrated with other health care practices, the battle is not over as it continually seeks to define itself, this time as a holistic approach.</p> <p><em>Source: <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-chiropractors-24jul23,0,5462610.story" target="_blank">Chicago Tribune</a></em></p> <h2>More Chiropractic Resources for Patients</h2> <p>The most recent debate on chiropractic care should not confuse or sway patients interested in exploring this treatment in more detail.</p> <p>Learn more about chiropractic care by checking out the following resources:</p> <ul> <li>[url:1636,type=|node|,content=|How to Select the Best Chiropractor|]</li> <li>[url:1635,type=|node|,content=|How to Choose a Chiropractic Clinic|]</li> <li>[url:1633,type=|node|,content=|What to Expect at the First Chiropractic Consultation|]</li> <li>[url:15655,type=|node|,content=|Questions to Ask Your Chiropractor|]</li> <li>[url:15656,type=|node|,content=|Chiropractic Treatment Program Guidelines|]</li> <li>[url:1647,type=|node|,content=|Chiropractic Treatment of the Joints|]</li> </ul><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/blog/chiropractic/latest-chiropractic-debate">read more</a></p> http://www.spine-health.com/blog/chiropractic/latest-chiropractic-debate#comments Chiropractic Back Pain Conservative Care Good Health Neck Pain Pain Acute Pain Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Risks Chiropractor Chronic Back Pain Lower Back Pain Treatment Neck Pain Treatment Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:57:17 -0700 cmaynard 23835 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/specialists-who-treat-back-pain <p><img src="/images/consult.gif" width="90" height="112" align="left" class="column2"/>There are many types of health practitioners that care for patients with spinal conditions, and each has a slightly different role. Selection of the most appropriate type of health professional—or team of health professionals—largely depends on the patient’s symptoms and the length of time the symptoms have been present.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/specialists-who-treat-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Management Chiropractor Neurosurgeon Neurosurgeons Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedic Surgeons pain management Spine Centers Spine Clinic Spine Surgeon Spine Surgeons back-pain-treatment chronic-pain-related-information lower-back-pain-treatment pain-treatment Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:42 -0800 spine-health 1969 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor <p>Chiropractic manipulation is a recognized and popular pain relief treatment, with an estimated 6% to 12% of the U.S. population seeking chiropractic care each year, according to a 2007 study. Given the current U.S. population (more than 306 million people), that could mean anywhere from 18 million to 36 million visits to a <strong>chiropractor</strong> in 2009.</p> <p>Because <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> is a profession with a large variety of practice philosophies and techniques, selecting a good chiropractor can be a challenge. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor alternative-care-related-information Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1636 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain <div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.spine-health.com/files/images/chiropractors-treat-back-pain-ealert-image.jpg" alt="How Chiropractors Treat Back Pain" /></div> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> is a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system, generally through chiropractors maintaining a unique focus on <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-manipulation-and-chiropractic-research" title="Spinal Manipulation and Chiropractic Research">spinal manipulation</a> and treatment of surrounding structures.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lower Back Pain Treatment Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation alternative-care-types arthritis-related-information massage-therapy-related-information spondylolisthesis-treatment upper-back-pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1621 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/ask-a-doctor/sciatica/seeing-a-chiropractor-sciatica <p><em>A physician answers patient questions about seeing a doctor of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> for sciatica.</em></p> <div id="div-hr-doctor-advice"></div> <br/> <h2>Question: Would Seeing a Chiropractor for Sciatica Help?</h2> <p>My CT scan shows bulging at L4-L5 and L5-S1. The bulging is causing <a href="/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica" title="What You Need to Know About Sciatica ">sciatica</a> on my left side and <a href="/conditions/leg-pain/leg-pain-and-numbness-what-might-these-symptoms-mean" title="Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean?">leg pain</a>.</P> <p>Would seeing a <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">chiropractor</a> help or hinder the sciatica?</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/ask-a-doctor/sciatica/seeing-a-chiropractor-sciatica">read more</a></p> Sciatica Chiropractic Care Chiropractor Sciatica Treatment Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:29:13 -0700 Ben Parr 18638 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-doctors-and-communication-style <p>Finally, the individual style and communication skills of the <strong>chiropractic doctor</strong> plays an important role. Some people will have a markedly better chiropractic experience and may heal better if their doctor of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> has good communication skills.</p> <h2>Communication Questions for the Chiropractic Doctor</h2> <p>Questions to ask about the chiropractic doctor's style of communication may include one or more of the following:</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-doctors-and-communication-style">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:26:04 -0800 Ben Parr 15659 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-education-and-qualifications <p>Doctors of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> undergo a four-year degree program, and most states now require an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in science prior to admission to a <strong>chiropractic university</strong>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-education-and-qualifications">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractor Subluxation Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:56 -0800 Ben Parr 15658 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-health-care-and-x-rays <p>There are arguments both for and against the use of x-rays as a part of <strong>chiropractic health care</strong>. Some patients who see doctors of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> do not require x-rays; however, many <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors" title="Chiropractors">chiropractors</a> take them as a standard procedure, either as a defensive practice to rule out pathology and/or to aid in determining where to adjust the spine.</p> <h2>Indications of X-Rays in Chiropractic Health Care</h2> <p>As a general guideline, X-rays are necessary in the following cases:</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-health-care-and-x-rays">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:46 -0800 Ben Parr 15657 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-program-guidelines <p>Depending on the nature and extent of the specific back problem, a few visits to the <a href="/information/chiropractor" title="Chiropractor">chiropractor</a> should help the patient feel noticeably better. Within one to four weeks of a <strong>chiropractic program</strong> of treatment, the pain for non-complex musculoskeletal conditions should typically be reduced by 40 to 80%, and the frequency of visits to the doctor of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> should decrease as the patient’s pain and function improve.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-program-guidelines">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:39 -0800 Ben Parr 15656 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/questions-ask-about-chiropractic-technique <p>There are many different <strong>chiropractic techniques</strong> for treating a person. Some doctors of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> adjust with their hands, while others use various instruments.</p> <p> Additionally, some <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors" title="Chiropractors">chiropractors</a> adjust deeply and strongly, while others have a lighter touch. Some patients prefer the immediate feeling of relief offered by the “joint popping” type of manipulation while others cringe at the mere thought and request a low-force <strong>chiropractic technique</strong>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/questions-ask-about-chiropractic-technique">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:29 -0800 Ben Parr 15655 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-benefits-and-spinal-nerve-pressure <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-benefits-and-spinal-nerve-pressure">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Nerve Pain Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:09 -0700 Ben Parr 8487 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-avoiding-herniated-disc-surgery-and-deco <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-avoiding-herniated-disc-surgery-and-deco">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Herniated Disc Surgery Nerve Pain Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:06 -0700 Ben Parr 8486 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-pricing-and-degenerative-disc-disease <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-pricing-and-degenerative-disc-disease">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Disc Disease Treatment Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:03 -0700 Ben Parr 8485 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-inversion-tables-and-therapy-everyone <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-inversion-tables-and-therapy-everyone">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:00 -0700 Ben Parr 8484 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/c/chiropractor <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p>A <strong>chiropractor</strong> usually focuses on diagnosing and treating <a href="http://www.spine-health.com" title="Back">back</a> and neck pain and is considered by many to be a type of primary care physician as he or she is often the first doctor a patient will visit when experiencing back pain.</p> <p>A chiropractor, also known as a doctor of chiropractic or a chiropractic physician, diagnoses and treats patients whose health problems are associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/c/chiropractor">read more</a></p> C Chiropractor Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:52:30 -0800 spine-health 6078 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/conservative-care-back-pain <img src="/images/014.gif" alt="back pain" width="150" height="99" class="column2"/> For most people <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a> tends to get better within two weeks to three months. During this time period that an episode of back pain is resolving, or if the back pain is chronic, it is important to consider the appropriate course of conservative (non-surgical) treatment in order to: <ul><li> <p>Reduce pain and spasm</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide conditioning for the back</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/conservative-care-back-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Conservative Treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:34:06 -0800 spine-health 1872 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/preventing-chronic-pain-whiplash-injuries <p>After sustaining <strong>whiplash injuries</strong>, it is fairly common for people to suffer from chronic neck pain. A chiropractor can detect certain factors in a patient’s history and <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/what-expect-first-chiropractic-consultation" title="What to Expect at the First Chiropractic Consultation">chiropractic exam</a> to better determine patients who may be more susceptible to chronic pain from a <a href="/conditions/neck-pain/factors-affecting-whiplash-injury" title="Factors Affecting the Whiplash Injury">whiplash injury</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/preventing-chronic-pain-whiplash-injuries">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Chronic Pain Prevention Whiplash Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:12 -0800 spine-health 1658 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-whiplash <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">Chiropractic Back Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i" title="Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Relief - Patients&#039; Advice: Part I">Spine Decompression</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-manipulation" title="Chiropractic Manipulation">Chiropractic Manipulation</a></p> </div> <p>Because each individual case of whiplash is different, it is not possible to generalize about the chiropractic <strong>whiplash treatment</strong>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-whiplash">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor McKenzie Exercise Whiplash chiropractic-featured-articles Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:12 -0800 spine-health 1656 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/sources-whiplash-pain <p>When the cervical spine (neck) is subject to whiplash, there is usually a combination of factors that contribute to <strong>whiplash pain</strong> in the neck and back, and ultimately need to be addressed individually by a <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">chiropractor</a>.</p> <p>The doctor of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a> maintains a "holistic" view of the patient's whiplash pain, specifically focusing on one or more of the following:</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/sources-whiplash-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Back Instability Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Neck Pain Causes Whiplash Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:12 -0800 spine-health 1660 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/less-forceful-chiropractic-manipulation-techniques <p>At times, sacroiliac joint problems and/or <a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/lower-back-pain-symptoms-and-treatment-options" title="Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options">low back pain</a> may favor a less forceful/ more gentle chiropractic treatment approach that may include: <ul><li> <p>Stretching</p> </li> <li> <p>Gravity traction using adjusting blocks (<a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('/Treatment/Chiropractic/Sacroiliac-Chiropractic-Treatments/chirtr202a.html','','resizable=yes,width=500,height=500')">See Figure 1</a>)</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/less-forceful-chiropractic-manipulation-techniques">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractor sacroiliac joint Stretching Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1648 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/post-operative-care <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">Chiropractic Back Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i" title="Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Relief - Patients&#039; Advice: Part I">Spine Decompression</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-manipulation" title="Chiropractic Manipulation">Chiropractic Manipulation</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/post-operative-care">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Lower Back Pain Treatment Postoperative Care Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1641 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/supporting-studies <p>Several manipulation under <strong>anesthesia research</strong> studies have detailed the effectiveness of this procedure for treating conditions that have not responded to conservative care. This section of the article reports some of those findings.</p> <h2>Manipulation under Anesthesia Research Findings</h2> <p>The medical literature demonstrates that for over 40 years chronic neuromuscular skeletal conditions that have failed the conservative protocol may respond well to manipulation under anesthesia.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/supporting-studies">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1644 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-care-low-back-pain <div class="imginset"> <p><a href="http://doctor.spine-health.com/doctor/StevenYeomans"><img src="http://doctor.spine-health.com/doctor/0pictures/StevenYeomans.gif" alt="steven yeomans" width="100" height="149" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"/></a><br/><span class="txt10pt"><a href="http://doctor.spine-health.com/doctor/StevenYeomans">Steven G. Yeomans, DC</a></span></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-care-low-back-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lower Back Pain Treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1646 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/manipulative-techniques <p>Manipulation under <strong>anesthesia procedures</strong> may vary from patient to patient as medical necessity indicates by the involved tissues and existing relative contraindications and/or possible complications that may exist. </p> <h2>Specific Manipulation under Anesthesia Procedures</h2> <p>Some manipulation under anesthesia techniques may include:</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/manipulative-techniques">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1640 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/proposed-effects <p>Proposed manipulation under <strong>anesthesia effects</strong> include the following: (1) (2) (3)</p> <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">Chiropractic Back Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i" title="Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Relief - Patients&#039; Advice: Part I">Spine Decompression</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-manipulation" title="Chiropractic Manipulation">Chiropractic Manipulation</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/proposed-effects">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Muscle Spasm Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1642 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/procedural-skills-spinal-manipulation-do-prerequisites-matter <img src="/images/f02.jpg" width="100" height="152" border="0" align="left" class="column2"/> <p>Spinal manipulation is frequently considered as a treatment for <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a> (especially by doctors of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a>). However, there are many different training methods for those pursuing <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-manipulation-and-chiropractic-research" title="Spinal Manipulation and Chiropractic Research">spinal manipulation</a> as part of their health care practice.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/procedural-skills-spinal-manipulation-do-prerequisites-matter">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:11 -0800 spine-health 1645 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/indications-and-contraindications-chiropractic-manipulation <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">Chiropractic Back Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i" title="Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Relief - Patients&#039; Advice: Part I">Spine Decompression</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-manipulation" title="Chiropractic Manipulation">Chiropractic Manipulation</a></p> </div> <p>In general, patients selected for this procedure have received a minimum of six to eight weeks of conservative care and have a full understanding of both manipulation under <strong>anesthesia risks</strong> and benefits.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/indications-and-contraindications-chiropractic-manipulation">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1638 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/how-choose-a-chiropractic-clinic <P>In addition to the chiropractor’s technique, education and case management approach, it is a good idea to consider the setup of the <strong>chiropractic clinic</strong> and several other factors before selecting a doctor of <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">chiropractic</a>.</P> <h2>Chiropractic Clinic Costs</h2> <P>Questions to ask about the fees at the <a href="/information/chiropractic-clinic" title="Chiropractic Clinic">chiropractic clinic</a> may include the following:</P> <ul> <li>Is the <a href="/information/chiropractor" title="Chiropractor">chiropractor</a> covered under the patient’s insurance plan?<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/how-choose-a-chiropractic-clinic">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1635 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/evaluation-patient <p>Candidates for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) are selected after undergoing a detailed exam that includes an adequate history, thorough physical, and the appropriate diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the underlying condition.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/evaluation-patient">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Diagnostic Tools Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1637 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/manipulation-under-anesthesia-pain <div style="padding:0 8px 0 0; float:right;"><img src="/images/019.JPG" width="80" height="80" border="0"/></div> <p><strong>Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)</strong> is a non-invasive procedure increasingly offered for acute and chronic conditions, including:</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/manipulation-under-anesthesia-pain">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor chiropractic-types pain-related-information Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1639 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/what-expect-first-chiropractic-consultation <img src="/images/CHIR_04T.jpg" alt="chiropractic consult" width="90" height="67" class="column2"/> <p>Good <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors" title="Chiropractors">chiropractors</a> do everything in their power to help relieve their patient’s symptoms as fast as possible with as few treatments as necessary, and also give advice on how to avoid future episodes of <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a> or <a href="/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica" title="What You Need to Know About Sciatica ">sciatica</a>. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/what-expect-first-chiropractic-consultation">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:09 -0800 spine-health 1633 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractor-examination-and-diagnosis <img src="/images/f024.jpg" alt="Chiropractic exam" width="149" height="98" class="column2"/> <p>In many regards, a <strong>chiropractic examination</strong> is very similar to standard examination procedures administered by all health care providers. With that said, how <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors" title="Chiropractors">chiropractors</a> examine the structure and function of the spine and then determine specific chiropractic treatments separate chiropractic care from other disciplines.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractor-examination-and-diagnosis">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1623 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/exercise-and-chiropractic-care <img src="/images/f027.jpg" alt="Exercise and chiropractic care" width="137" height="91" class="column2"/> <p>Cardiovascular and strengthening exercise combined with <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">chiropractic care</a> are important in the management of low back pain.⁴⁵</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/exercise-and-chiropractic-care">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor chiropractic-types Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1625 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-plan <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">Chiropractic Back Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i" title="Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Relief - Patients&#039; Advice: Part I">Spine Decompression</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-manipulation" title="Chiropractic Manipulation">Chiropractic Manipulation</a></p> </div> <p>Most <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors" title="Chiropractors">chiropractors</a> begin treatment during the patient's first visit, although some may wait until the next appointment at the <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-choose-a-chiropractic-clinic" title="How to Choose a Chiropractic Clinic">chiropractic clinic</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-plan">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Pain Relief Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1632 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractor-educational-requirements <img src="/images/f0210.jpg" alt="Chiropractor educational requirements" width="100" height="127" class="column2"/> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-education-and-qualifications" title="Chiropractic Education and Qualifications">Chiropractic education</a> requires at least 4 years of professional study and includes a 4-year undergraduate/college prerequisite in most states.</p> <p>According to the American Chiropractic Association, 15 chiropractic programs at 18 different locations are accepted by the Council on Chiropractic Education, which is an agency certified by the Department of Education.⁴⁸</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractor-educational-requirements">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1622 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors <img src="/images/f022.jpg" width="100" height="152" class="column2"/> <p>When accidents, falls, tension, over-exertion or other injuring mechanisms occur, the inability of the spine to compensate can result in minor displacements or derangement of one or more vertebrae, causing irritation to spinal nerve roots directly by pressure or indirectly through reflexes, and requiring consultation with a <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">chiropractor</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractors">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Treatment Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Lumbar Subluxation Subluxation treatment-related-information Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1624 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/integration-care <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">Selecting a Chiropractor</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/what-expect-first-chiropractic-consultation" title="What to Expect at the First Chiropractic Consultation">Chiropractic Consultation</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-care-low-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain">Chiropractic for Back Pain</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/integration-care">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiro Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Health Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:08 -0800 spine-health 1626 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropracticosteopathic <p><a href="/treatment/chiropractic" title="Chiropractic">Chiropractic</a> and osteopathic medicine represent another conservative treatment option for patients with <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a>. Chiropractors and osteopaths may decrease low back pain by mobilizing joints in the lumbar spine though manipulations (commonly referred to as "adjustments").</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropracticosteopathic">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractic Wellness Chiropractor Osteopathic Medicine chiropractic-related-information chiropractic-types Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:07 -0800 spine-health 1619 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/post-laminectomy-syndrome-chiropractor-viewpoint <div style="float:right; text-align:center; width=110px; border: 1px solid #DEDFDF; padding:8px; margin:0 5px 0 0"> <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/video/laminectomy-back-surgery-video" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.spine-health.com/sites/all/themes/spinehealth/images/video-thumbs/laminectomy-back-surgery-video-thumb.jpg" height="80px" width="100px" alt="Laminectomy Video" title="Laminectomy Video"/></a><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/post-laminectomy-syndrome-chiropractor-viewpoint">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Chiropractor Decompression Laminectomy Lumbar Spine Surgery Nerve Root Post-laminectomy Syndrome Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:16 -0800 spine-health 1527 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/back-pain/who-should-treat-your-back-pain <p>Everyday we get e-mails from people asking us what type of doctor they should see for their <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a>. Our answer is almost always "it depends". Many different specialists treat back pain, and each has different training, skills and interests. For many people, it may take more than one type of specialist to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate their back condition.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/back-pain/who-should-treat-your-back-pain">read more</a></p> Back Pain Back Pain Treatment Chiropractor Osteopathic Medicine Spine Surgeon Spine Surgeons Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:57:44 -0800 spine-health 1364 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spondylolisthesis/isthmic-spondylolisthesis-chiropractor-viewpoint <h2>Chief complaint</h2> <p>Intermittent right lower extremity radiating pain exacerbated through walking 100 feet, standing extension and relieved with sitting/forward flexion.</p> <h2>Exam and imaging studies</h2> <p> Mild weakness in extending the right first digit. No signs of neural tension during SLR, and hip mobility is adequate. Plain film radiography and MRI scans show isthmic spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. Early degenerative disc disease with disc bulge and right foraminal stenosis at L4-L5 impinging the L5 nerve root.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spondylolisthesis/isthmic-spondylolisthesis-chiropractor-viewpoint">read more</a></p> Spondylolisthesis Chiropractor Hyperlordosis Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Lordosis Spondylolisthesis Treatment Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:56:33 -0800 spine-health 1058 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatica-chiropractor-viewpoint <p>The gentleman appears to be experiencing pain from nerve root compression at L5-S1. A MRI performed in August of 2000 confirms a disc herniation at the L5-S1 and at L4-L5. Specific information is not given regarding nerve root compression/central or lateral recess <a href="/conditions/spinal-stenosis/spinal-stenosis-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment" title="Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment">stenosis</a>.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatica-chiropractor-viewpoint">read more</a></p> Sciatica Chiropractic Care Chiropractor Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Sciatica Treatment Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800 spine-health 1003 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/degenerative-disc-disease-chiropractor-viewpoint <p> As a <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">chiropractor</a>, the first issue I would assess is to determine the position that creates the least amount of pain, or, the patient’s biased posture. After determining if they are biased (or improved) in flexion or extension, I would then base my <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-back-pain" title="Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain">chiropractic treatment</a> around their biased posture.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/degenerative-disc-disease-chiropractor-viewpoint">read more</a></p> Degenerative Disc Disease Chiropractor Disc Disease Treatment Disc Pain Flexion Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:06 -0800 spine-health 798 at http://www.spine-health.com