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From joint ache and back pain to pinched nerves and slipped discs, chiropractic treatment may be just what you need to get back to full strength. We’ve got answers on which disorders are targeted by chiropractic care, how to determine whether you would benefit from a back adjustment, and the ways to tell the difference between a “straight” chiropractor and a “mixer” in order to ensure you find the treatment that best suits your needs.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Jeffrey Spencer
Dr. Jeffrey Spencer-Sports Chiropractor
Meet the Expert 
Chiropractic Basics 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. What is "chiropractic medicine"? 
  3. When was chiropractic first invented? 
  4. What is the professional scope of chiropractic care? 
  5. Is chiropractic medicine safe? 
  6. Why is chiropractic sometimes called an "alternative medicine"? 
  7. What is the goal of chiropractic treatment? 
  8. What does a chiropractor do? 
  9. Do chiropractors have specialties? 
  10. How popular is chiropractic in America? 
  11. Which kinds of health problems do chiropractors treat? 
  12. What are the primary causes of the types of injuries chiropractors treat? 
  13. Can chiropractors prescribe pain relievers? 
  14. Cost-wise, how does chiropractic medicine compare to traditional medicine? 
  15. Should I buy "chiropractic recommended" pillows, mattresses or chairs? 
  16. Are there any medical conditions that rule out chiropractic care as an option? 
Professional Standards For Chiropractors 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. What kind of education do chiropractors receive? 
  3. Are there national standards for chiropractors? 
  4. What's the difference between "straight" and "mixer" chiropractors? 
  5. Are chiropractors held to the same privacy laws (HIPAA) as medical doctors? 
  6. Is chiropractic care covered by insurance? 
  7. What if my insurance doesn't cover chiropractic care? 
Receiving Chiropractic Care 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. How will I know when I need to see a chiropractor? 
  3. How do I find a good chiropractor? 
  4. What can I expect on my first visit to a chiropractor? 
  5. How will a chiropractor make an assessment of my condition? 
  6. What is a chiropractic "joint adjustment"? 
  7. Do chiropractic adjustments ever hurt? 
  8. Are all chiropractic procedures safe? 
  9. Does chiropractic treatment only involve in-office procedures? 
  10. How will I know if my chiropractor is not doing a good job? 
  11. Do chiropractors and medical doctors ever work as a team to heal patients? 
  12. What if I feel worse after a trip to the chiropractor? 
  13. How can I avoid having to see a chiropractor? 
Areas Of The Body Treated By Chiropractic 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. Which areas of the body do chiropractors treat? 
  3. What causes back pain? 
  4. How can a chiropractor help me with my back pain? 
  5. Are there back problems a chiropractor should not treat? 
  6. Which types of neck problems do chiropractors treat? 
  7. Are there different types of chiropractic adjustments? 
  8. Are there neck problems a chiropractor should not treat? 
  9. Which types of rib problems do chiropractors treat? 
  10. How can a chiropractor help me with arm or hand numbness? 
  11. Which types of hand pain can a chiropractor help me with? 
  12. Which types of pelvis problems do chiropractors treat? 
  13. How can a chiropractor help me with leg pain? 
  14. Which types of knee problems do chiropractors treat? 
  15. Which types of ankle problems do chiropractors treat? 
  16. Which types of foot problems do chiropractors treat? 
Spinal Subluxation And Alignment 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. What is a "vertebral subluxation"? 
  3. Why do some chiropractors believe spinal misalignment causes disease? 
  4. How do chiropractors treat subluxation or misalignment? 
  5. What is a "spinal adjustment"? 
  6. Is a "spinal manipulation" the same thing as a "back adjustment"? 
  7. Can a back adjustment make my spine too loose? 
  8. How often do I have to have my back adjusted? 
  9. Can I give myself a back adjustment? 
  10. Can I resume my normal activities after a chiropractic adjustment? 
  11. Is everyone given the same kind of chiropractic adjustment? 

Popular Questions

  • When was chiropractic first invented?
  • Is chiropractic medicine safe?
  • What are the primary causes of the types of injuries chiropractors treat?
  • Should I buy "chiropractic recommended" pillows, mattresses or chairs?
  • What kind of education do chiropractors receive?
  • What if my insurance doesn't cover chiropractic care?
  • How will I know when I need to see a chiropractor?
  • How do I find a good chiropractor?
  • Do chiropractic adjustments ever hurt?
  • Are all chiropractic procedures safe?
  • What if I feel worse after a trip to the chiropractor?
  • Which areas of the body do chiropractors treat?
  • What causes back pain?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with my back pain?
  • Are there neck problems a chiropractor should not treat?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with arm or hand numbness?
  • Can a back adjustment make my spine too loose?
  • How often do I have to have my back adjusted?
  • Can I give myself a back adjustment?
  • Can I resume my normal activities after a chiropractic adjustment?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with a stiff neck?
  • How can a chiropractor treat my slipped disc?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with my sciatica?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with my nervous system?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with tennis elbow?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with numbness in my legs?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with degenerative arthritis?
  • How can a chiropractor help me with fibromyalgia?
  • Which types of sports injuries do chiropractors treat?
  • What are the basic treatment methods used by chiropractors?
  • Why does a joint adjustment make a noise?
  • How can having a chiropractor stretch my muscles help me?
  • How can nutritional supplements recommended by a chiropractor help me?
  • How can exercises recommended by a chiropractor help me?
  • What risks are involved in having my child's spine adjusted?
Disorders Treated By Chiropractic Medicine 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. What is "whiplash"? 
  3. How can a chiropractor help me with whiplash? 
  4. How can a chiropractor help me with a stiff neck? 
  5. What is "scoliosis"? 
  6. How can a chiropractor help me with scoliosis? 
  7. What is a "slipped disc"? 
  8. How can a chiropractor treat my slipped disc? 
  9. What is a "herniated disc"? 
  10. What is "sciatica"? 
  11. How can a chiropractor help me with my sciatica? 
  12. What is a "sacrum"? 
  13. How can a chiropractor help me with my problematic sacrum? 
  14. How can a chiropractor help me with my nervous system? 
  15. What is a "pinched nerve"? 
  16. How can a chiropractor help me with a pinched nerve? 
  17. What is "tennis elbow"? 
  18. How can a chiropractor help me with tennis elbow? 
  19. What is "golfer's elbow"? 
  20. How can a chiropractor help me with golfer's elbow? 
  21. What is "carpal tunnel syndrome"? 
  22. How can a chiropractor help me with carpal tunnel syndrome? 
  23. How can a chiropractor help me with numbness in my legs? 
  24. How can a chiropractor help me with headaches? 
  25. What is "TMJ Syndrome"? 
  26. How can a chiropractor help me with TMJ Syndrome? 
  27. How can a chiropractor help me with dizziness? 
  28. What is "degenerative arthritis"? 
  29. How can a chiropractor help me with degenerative arthritis? 
  30. What is "fibromyalgia"? 
  31. How can a chiropractor help me with fibromyalgia? 
  32. Which types of sports injuries do chiropractors treat? 
  33. Which conditions might I be surprised to learn chiropractors treat? 
Chiropractic Treatments And Therapies 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. What are the basic treatment methods used by chiropractors? 
  3. Which types of chiropractic therapies are considered to be the most effective? 
  4. Do chiropractors "crack joints"? 
  5. Why do chiropractors adjust joints? 
  6. Why does a joint adjustment make a noise? 
  7. How can chiropractic massage help me? 
  8. How can having a chiropractor stretch my muscles help me? 
  9. How can herbs recommended by a chiropractor help me? 
  10. How can nutritional supplements recommended by a chiropractor help me? 
  11. What is "chiropractic manual therapy"? 
  12. What are "chiropractic physical medicine modalities"? 
  13. How can "physical medicine modalities" help me? 
  14. How can exercises recommended by a chiropractor help me? 
  15. How can a diet recommended by a chiropractor help me? 
  16. What should I do if I don't see any improvement after chiropractic treatment? 
Chiropractic Medicine And Children 
  1. Dr. Jeffrey Spencer
  2. At what age is it considered safe to go to a chiropractor? 
  3. Is it possible an infant's spine can be misaligned? 
  4. What are some symptoms that indicate my child needs a chiropractor? 
  5. What risks are involved in having my child's spine adjusted? 

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