Month: January 2015
The Top 5 FAQs on the Safety and Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care, Answered
Chiropractic care is offered at many practices across the nation, and many chiropractors even practice in hospitals or use outpatient facilities. And yet chiropractic care is sometimes regarded with suspicion, often caused by simple misunderstandings. Here are answers to five of the most common questions people ask about the basis of chiropractic care and whether…
Will My Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?
If you’re considering going to a local chiropractor for treatment, it’s important to find out if your insurance will cover it. What do chiropractors do? Chiropractors typically treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal health issues that affect the bones, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments using chiropractor techniques like spinal decompression therapy, spinal adjustments and manipulation and massage….
5 Common Questions About Chiropractors, Answered
Chiropractic care is ubiquitous in the U.S., and yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood types of practice in the country. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions that can help you determine if you might benefit from seeing a chiropractor: What Do Chiropractors Do? Most people have heard of chiropractors, but that…
Should You Bring Your Children to the Chiropractor?
Chiropractic care aims to ease pain, support the body’s natural ability to heal and correct alignment issues in the body using treatments like spinal adjustments, manipulation, massage and other chiropractor tools. Most chiropractors treat patients who have issues with their neuromusculoskeletal system, which encompasses bones, muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments. But more and more chiropractors…
The Best and Worst Ways to Choose a Chiropractor
Chiropractic care is a field fraught with controversy; some chiropractors are knowledgeable, dedicated practitioners who relieve their patients’ pain through well documented techniques, while others make pseudoscientific claims that can’t be backed up by evidence. So how can you ensure you’re getting the best chiropractor possible? There are quite a few routes you might use…
Three Reasons Why Australia Will Likely Be the Next Country to Make Medicinal Marijuana Legal
While many people know that 23 states have made medical marijuana legal, the United States is far the only country working toward allowing medicinal marijuana use. In Australia, the movement toward medical marijuana legalization continues to gain momentum — and legislation regarding this medicine may be coming sooner than you think. According to a January…
4 Ways to Ensure You’re Getting the Best Chiropractor
Chiropractic techniques can treat musculoskeletal pain, particularly pain associated with the spine, without the use of drugs and without the side effects that go along with them. That can make going to a chiropractor for neck pain or back pain treatment well worth it. But not all chiropractors are equally reliable, and some make claims…
Three Common Myths You Should Stop Believing About Medical Marijuana
In recent years, medical marijuana has made a rapid spread across the U.S. as more states adopt legislation allowing for its use. With 23 states currently allowing their residents to legally use marijuana for its medicinal properties, more people than ever before understand the benefits it can have. In fact, an astonishing 83% of Americans…