Are Chiropractors QUACKS?
98261
Some chiropractors have given the profession a bad name.  Now, there are many good chiropractors practicing evidence-based chiropractice.
50032
They are both highly educated, but the Chirpractor sure helped me and my dislocated knee a few yrs. back. I sure believe in them.. The average public are very un informed about the Chiropractors, I guess they think all is cured  with a pill, this is not so.They can alein your body and really . you feel so well and good.
1134578
chiropractors job is to remove any nerve interference that can cause disease. Chiropractors specialize in the nervous system. They align your body so that your body can work for you and restore your health.
403335
DO NOT DO IT!\nThis can result in irreversible damage.\nSo-called chiropracters rarely have any specialised medical qualifications. Their favorite word is 'subluxation' which is meaningless. There is no scientific/medical evidence at all for whatever it is meant to be.\nLook here:
349364
If the chiropractor has not been helping she may need to seek treatment elsewhere.  Chiropractors have helped a lot of people, but so can massage therapists, physical therapists, and alternative treatments like acupuncture.  She should talk to an orthopedic doctor about her options.
754020
different people respond to treatments in different ways.\n\nsome (like me) feel no different and others might feel worse after treatment, it varies from person to person.\n\njust make sure you're going to a certified chiropractor! both my parents are chiropractors so I've never had to think about that problem haha\n\n(also... for future reference, it's not your bones that are cracking in your neck, its the air in the joints that makes the sound!)
51244
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.
89343
A pinched nerve in my neck caused mine.  My chiropractor helped me.
45074
Chiropractors are doctors in a sense that they have earned a DC (Doctor of Chiropractic). But they are prohibited by law to prescribe medicines other then natural herbs and things like that. They DO NOT have to take the MCAT, they DO NOT have to go through residencies. There are 2 types of fully licensed doctors in the U.S. which are MD (Doctor of Allopathic medicine) and DO (Docotor of Osteopathic Medicine). A Chiropractor is limited in what they can and can not do. For example, they are prohibited to practice in a hospital, they can not perform surgery or treat mental disorders. But the choice of whether a DC is a legitimate doctor will be up to the patient, someone with a PhD. can call themselves a docotor also.\n\n\nIn closing, my opinion DO, MD or DC, they all must work together to achieve the one central goal which is to help imporve one's quality of life. Only then will the patient have the best chance to be free of sickness. But I prefer to go to a MD or DO.
626300
Chiropractors typically do the same procedures as an MD does.  First thing is he will want a detailed history of your problem.  That is 90% of your diagnosis right there.  Then he will perform a physical exam, dependent on what he thinks you have.  Finally, he will do one of several different types of chiropractic examninations.  A minority of these require X-rays (ie old style Gonstead practioners).  Today, most chiropractic diagnosis is done via something called motion palpation.  The chiro has you hold one of several specific positions while he moved your joints around looking for ones that feel abnormal.  There are many other methods, leg length differentiation in certain positions, gait analysis (ie watching how you walk), looking for certain types of assymmetry which are abnormal etc.  He will then treat what you have.
794100
Go and see a doctor of Chiropractic and ask the same question a week from now. Don't think your question will be the same.
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i can speak freely on behalf on chiropractic as i myself am a chiropractor.  my life has been changed for the better because of my profession.  it not only deals with correcting dysfunction of the spine and muscles attached but also works to ensure a properly functioning nervous system.  since the nervous system controls every function of the body it is paramount that we keep it healthy.  not only does chiropractic help with nerve interference that leads to sensory/pain problems, but also conditions that are not at all sensory related.\ni hope that helps!
1083249
Rib out of place. see a chiropractor
721416
I had to go to the chiropractor for the same thing, it took several visits, but they really did help.  Normally Im not someone who buys into the whole chiropractor thing, but they did help with that.
58430
Have you ever considered chiropractic?  My wife suffered a pretty severe neck injury in a car accident and feels that the treatment she received was nothing but good.\n\nIt's non-invasive and covered by most health insurance plans.  I have NEVER had anyone I've ever known who has gone to a chiropractor and had anything negative to say.
271309
I would recommend seing a chiropractor - sounds like a pinched nerve.
926896
There are not as many chiropractic colleges as you might think.