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Why do I have back pain?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Back pain comes in all forms and results from injuries, diseases, disorders, and other complications. If you have poor posture or sit for long periods of time, back pain is inevitable. Injury is a tremendous factor, but you can get strains, sprains, and ruptures from the easiest of movements. Other conditions which result in musculoskeletal pain are, but aren’t limited to, arthritis, obesity, and kidney stones, and infections.
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Why do people visit chiropractors?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Chiropractors treat conditions that correspond to the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Patients often visit a chiropractor because they experience frequent headaches or have pain in their back, neck, and joints. Their goal is to reduce pain and swelling as well as relax the muscles. At AA Suncoast Chiropractic Clinic in St. Petersburg, Florida, you are offered total Chiropractic care, Physical massage therapy spinal adjustment, whiplash therapy, and sports injury therapy.
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I heard that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for the rest of your life. Is this true?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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This is not true. The length of time of your overall visits depends on the severity of your back problems and the amount of required treatment. Chiropractic care is split into three stages: acute care, corrective care, and maintenance care. Acute care is the first step that addresses symptoms and pain. Back problems that have been ignored for a long time are fixed in the Chiropractic care stage. Injured spines are frail and need continual maintenance care, another term for regular check-ups.
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How are chiropractors educated and trained?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Chiropractors complete four years of undergraduate course work and four to five years at a chiropractic college. Part of a chiropractor’s educational experience includes clinical training to apply and practice knowledge of various manipulations and musculoskeletal diagnoses.
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Do chiropractors take X-rays?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Yes. Chiropractors have learned radiology and take X-rays, which help the diagnosis process. Besides your testimonial, X-rays are a big puzzle piece that helps to solve your back problem.
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What is whiplash?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Whiplash is an injury usually resulting from a car accident. It most commonly occurs from a rear-impact crash when the head is flung forward, causing hyper-extension, then backward, causing hyper-flexion. Whiplash can cause vertebrae misalignment, pinched nerves, and fractures, which you can see through an X-ray taken at AA Suncoast Chiropractic Clinic. This injury can be fixed by spinal manipulation to realign the vertebrae or through physical therapy, massage, Physical massage therapy, and hot and cold therapies.
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What is the cracking sound from a spinal adjustment?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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When your back is adjusted by a chiropractor, a cavitation — the popping or cracking sound during an adjustment — is caused by the release of gas bubbles, or air pockets, in joint fluids when joints are separated.
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What is cervical manipulation?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Cervical manipulation, better known as a neck adjustment, is a procedure performed by a chiropractor to treat neck pains and headaches. After the treatment, patients are able to move joints in a complete range of motion without feeling pain, spasms, tension, or pressure.
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What should I expect from a manipulation procedure?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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You will lay on a specific table designed for chiropractic use. Depending on your condition, a chiropractor will use his or her hands to manipulate your joints and spine with different pressured motions. Meanwhile, you will hear popping or cracking sounds, which mean bubbles in joint fluid are released.
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Are there any risks or side-effects to chiropractic procedures?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Chiropractic manipulation is a safe, noninvasive procedure with very little risks or side-effects. Temporary soreness or aching after a procedure subsides within one day. More important risks to be aware of are those from prescription or over the counter drugs for pain relief.
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Who benefits from visiting a chiropractor?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Infants, children, expectant mothers, adults, athletes, injury victims, and seniors benefit from chiropractic adjustments. The spine is in constant motion and is easily prone to sports-related injuries, especially among children and athletes. Seniors who regularly get chiropractic treatment have a healthier and energized lifestyle.
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I am an expectant mother. What can a chiropractor do for me?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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If you are pregnant, frequent adjustments to your spine and pelvis will make the length of your pregnancy and delivery comfortable and safe.
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What is a pinched nerve?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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A pinched nerve, or subluxation, happens when a vertebra moves off the elastic disc, which connects to another vertebra. As a result, the skewed disk puts pressure on a spinal nerve that connects to the brain. Pinched nerves prevent signals from easily passing through to the brain, which weakens your immune system. You can get a pinched nerve from poor posture, lifting objects, birthing, accidents, and stress.
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How can I prevent back injuries and pain?
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Date : 8/10/2009
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Unless you are a dedicated yoga student, you probably don’t stretch enough. Stretch before any physical activity or exercise, especially before playing sports or running. If you have a sedentary job, don’t forget to sit straight and get up to walk around. Fancy high-heel shoes may be trendy, but beauty is pain that starts from the feet and works its way up. Not sleeping well? You might experience back pain from a poor mattress or pillow.
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