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Q: Is a chiropractor doctor a specialist? What do they specialize in when they see their patients?
Do u have to get a referal to see them, also can they perform x-rays too and diagnose you if its necessary. Please explain.

A: Chiropractic (from Greek cheira and praktikos meaning “manipulate by hand”) is a health care profession whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. It is based on the premise that a spinal joint dysfunction can interfere with the nervous system and result in many different conditions of diminished health. While some chiropractors use the term vertebral subluxation to describe what they treat, others have dropped this concept and concentrate mostly on the musculoskeletal components of spinal injury and rehabilitation of the spine. In contrast, the term subluxation as used in conventional medicine is usually associated with specific conditions which are a direct consequence of injury to joints or associated nerves.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiropractic
You do not have to have a referral to see a chiropractor, but, if you have insurance, you might want to be sure your insurance covers chiropractic care…some don’t. Chiropractors do xrays and may diagnosis and develop plans of care according to xrays.

Q: How many medical doctor also licensed as a chiropractor?
I am trying to find out how many doctor holds two license a medical doctor and chiropractor, ie. MD, DC.

A: about ten years ago I had one as a friend in Miami and he said there were only 2 others in the US that he knew about. He indicated to me that both professions had some advantage over the other depending on the patient needs

Q: Chiropractor or Regular Doctor after a car accident?
My friend was in a car wreck last night. Today she is sore with a bruised knee and pain in her neck and generally all over. She wants to get checked out. Should she see a medical doctor, a chiropractor, neither, or both? Any other suggestions (besides teh usual – ice, heat, advil)?

A: She should get checked by a doctor first to make sure she does not have any serious injury, then if she still feels bad, she can go to a chiropractor.

Q: How to Shadow a Chiropractor/Doctor?
How would you go about asking a doctor (chiropractor specifically) if you can follow them around for a day or two? I know of two chirpractors that live near me but I think it would be weird if I just went in and said, “Um, i am thinking about being a chiropractor and was wondering if i could shadow you?”. Should i give them a call first or just wing it and ask them directly? Is there a better way to approach this? thanks!

A: walk in and ask.

Q: I have a pinched sciatic nerve. I have went to a medical doctor and a chiropractor and a massage therapist. ?
The medical doctor gave me some medicine and said if it doesn’t get healed up it could be a reoccurring problem. The chiropractor and massage therapists took x-rays of it and said it will heal up. Has anyone out their had this kind of problem and if so did theirs heal up and not become a reoccurring problem? They told me I didn’t have any herniated disks so its not that. Any advice or real life stories will be appreciated.

A: Lay down on the floor with your feet up on the couch. This will take the pressure off your lower back and hips. Your sciatic nerve runs from your tailbone and splits down the center of each butt cheek and down your legs. You can feel for it just take your fingers and push into your butt cheek until you find it,you will find it. Try and lightly massage it and help relax the muscles around it.
I have a recurring sciatic and can pinch it just by turning the wrong way. It has put me in traction for a couple of weeks, where I couldn’t even blink without it hurting. You need to exercise your lower back and stomach. The stronger your body core the less likely you are to hurt your back.

Q: What is the title of a doctor that does similar work to a Chiropractor? ?
I would like to get an opinion from a Chiropractor and a doctor that knows about the subject of bones.

A: I KNOW they are called Osteopaths.

Q: Do you have to go to a Chiropractor College to become a doctor of chiropractor?
I want to become a Chiropractor, and don’t really know what major to chose, and which will help me get into a school which will get me my doctorate. Thanks! And any advice would be helpful!

A: You can’t get into chiropractic college with just a high school diploma. You’re required to do at least two years of undergraduate work, an many are now requiring a bachelor’s degree, in biological sciences.

There are quite a few chiropractic colleges in the US, and several in other countries. You have your choice of being in such diverse states as California, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, or New York among others. You may wish to speak with chiropractors regarding which schools they’d recommend.

Good luck!

Q: what is difference between chiropractor and orthopedic doctor? Who should you chose for backstrain?
You strain your back, who do you go to first? After muscle relaxers prescribed by family practice doctor, you still have symptoms. so who is better?

A: The difference is that a chiropractor does not have a medical degree.

When I hurt my back on the job, first place I went was a medical doctor — an educated physician legally allowed to prescribe drugs or other treatments.

Q: How do you know if you should go to a Chiropractor or a Doctor?
I’ve been having back pains in the same spot on and off for months now. I’m not sure what kind of doctor I should see about it.

A: See a physician first to rule out something more serious than a Chiro could handle. A lot of people swear by chiros, but for my mind I would see a “real” doctor first.

Q: Should I see a chiropractor or a pain management doctor?
A few weeks ago I was in a weird position lying in bed and something startled me causing me to jump, hurl myself forward, and leave my Left arm and shoulder behind! In other words, I dislocated it for a minute then it popped back into place. I cried out in pain. Ever since then, I cant sleep with my Left arm up under the pillow, and sleeping is pretty much a difficult task now. My boyfriend says there are many large “knots” in my neck so he rubs them out and that is the only way I can get relief. Hes not here now, its 6 am, and I cant sleep!

Plus…….

When I was younger I had a bike accident that gave me a concussion and whiplash. Should I see a chiropractor or do they really know what they are doing? Would a family doctor, pain management doctor, or nurse practitioner be better?

A: I would see a chiropractor (worked great for my partners whiplash) AND a pain management doctor. Chiropractor can relieve the preasure and pain by finding the direct source. Pain management would help because of what the Chirpractor cant treat.

Q: Can I use Medicaid to go to a family doctor or chiropractor? Or is just for pregnancy issues?
I only got it cause I’m pregnant but can I use it for a chiropractor?

A: It probably depends on what state you live in. I know in Ohio you can use it for any type of doctor, but some doctors(not too sure about chiropractors) you need to get a referral from a family doc. Your best bet would be to call your case worker or insurance and ask them what is covered but I want to say at least a family doc would be covered.

Q: What’s the difference between orthopedic doctor and chiropractor?

A: the orthopedic doctor is an actual physician who can perform surgery. The chiropractor can only do manipulations.

Q: Salary for massage therapist working for a doctor or chiropractor?
Just wondering?

When I graduate I’m thinking about working for a doctor or such, and just want to know what the salary is like and such.

Thanks.

A: My Chiropractors therapist charges 75 for one hour I would say she probabably pays my chiro. 20 of it and she charges 40 for half hour and only works 3 days a week and one of those is only a half a day. She stays busy.

Q: Why do some people prefer to go to a chiropractor than a doctor of medicine?
Even for problems that are not back related? Just curious.

A: because some people dont want to be pumped full of drugs that have side effects they need to take more drugs for.

Q: Is a chiropractor a real doctor?
My ex-husband says that chiropractors are not real doctors. I argue that they have to go to college and earn a degree and have earned the title doctor.

A: In order to be accepted into any chiropractic college, students must take the same pre-requisites as any future medical student. This includes 1 year of math, english, physics, and 2 years of chemistry (all with accompanying lab classes). Chiropractic students receive a very similar education as medical students, with emphasis on diagnosis of many different medical conditions, lab work (blood or urine analysis), and basic sciences (physiology, pathology, basic anatomy, and neuroanatomy). In addition, chiropractic students receive over 100 hours in palpation and technique courses, much more thoroughly than any Physical therapist or even MD attempting to ‘manipulate’ the spine. Over 100 hours are also dedicated to learning radiology – how to take x-ray and interpret them – again, much more thoroughly than any medical student (those that are not specializing in radiology, of course). So, yes, chiropractors are real doctors, and can recognize many different medical conditions and refer out appropriately. Several studies have also shown that chiropractors are superior in dealing with musculoskeletal conditions (ie – neck pain and back pain), as well as other complaints than many MDs may ignore or cannot do anything about.

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