Quack

Are Chiropractors "Quacks"?? I saw a middle aged gentleman moving very slowly in front of my office. He had 2 canes and was gritting his teeth. I could not resist asking about his condition and if he had seen a Chiropractor..He responded that he had MS and Chiropractors are Quacks.
Until the public understands that a bone out of place, anywhere; can reduce muscle function, increase pain, possibly interfere with organ function, decrease range of motion (this fellow was barely able to move), and eventually dim your attitude (his was not positive) etc. etc. then we will get this label.
Isuppose the Wright brothers were called Quacks when they told people they were going to fly.

When do I need another treatment?

Ideally when you are misaligned...you may feel pain in your back or neck..muscle relaxers do not work..anti-inflammatories work at first.. but the pain persists when their effect wears off:you have a misaligned joint ,that is probably putting pressure on a nerve (we are aware that tumors,cysts, infection,fractures etc.could be the cause) . Sometimes you may not sleep well..or your thinking is below par. A treatment will correct this. If you are a patient and read this add.. yours s.v.p.

Requirements for Doctor of Chiropractic Degree

You need a 3 year Science Degree...then You study 4 more years at a Chiropractic College. The curriculum models the medical doctors education...more emphasis on neurology and less on pathology. Upon graduation You must pass board exams in the province or state where you want to work.

Foot Pain

Do the bones in your feet misalign? Of course. Can they be adjusted back into normal position? Yes.
A patient came limping in to the clinic today with left foot pain on the upper surface of his left foot.
Examination revealed 2 bones out of place. One of the cuneiform and one of the metatarsal bones were adjusted back into place. Within 2 days his pain should be gone...no need for orthotics ,arthritis medication, or a cortisone injection. In general..the longer the misalignment has been there, the more treatments needed for resolution.
However, no matter what treatment you choose it seems wise to correct the problem as well as treat the symptom!

Sinus/Lymphatic Drain

One branch of Chiropractic..SOT..Sacro Occipital Technique..treats organ dysfunction. We use some of these techniques. If you have recurring sinus infections, these areas can be drained manually....as can lymph nodes. We find a marked drop in the need foe antibiotics and a better functioning immune system after a few treatments.

Hemorrhoids Shrink With Treatment

Yes there is a treatment to reduce or remove painful hemorrhoids. The area treated is on the foot. It is primarily a management tool and should be performed periodically to manage the condition..Not every Chiropractor has learned this adjustment. We do it routinely when needed or to prevent the swelling.
We think that we only have rectal hemorrhoids...What about varicose veins?...Could this adjustment help others with internal hemorrhoids in the colon, small intestine, or stomach?

Shoulder Pain

I have shoulder bursitis. Can a Chiropractor help? Yes. In most cases you have a partial anterior, (or forward) shoulder dislocation. you should have your shoulder adjusted into place..do home stretches to correct it...and possibly have a neck adjustment to remove the pressure on the brachial plexus of nerves that control the blood supply, and feeling, to the sore shoulder. This is quite a common complaint, and will resolve in about 3 weeks. We may recommend a joint and muscle supplement as well.