Is A Trip To The Chiropractor Safe?

Presented By:Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center

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Chiropractors Alleviate Many Uncomfortable and Painful

Symptoms

• Chiropractic adjustments are becoming a popular alternative to traditional medical treatment options

• Many pain sufferers are opting to seek treatment from a chiropractor in an attempt to minimize or eliminate the need for over the counter medication, prescription pain relievers or surgery

• The natural approach used by chiropractors to eliminate pain has drawn many patients towards holistic healing therapies

• Chiropractic therapy is non-invasive, drug-free and often produces immediate and long lasting results

The Chiropractor Philosophy

• Chiropractors treat their patients, not their symptoms - Every patient is given a personalized treatment plan based upon their lifestyle, age, gender, health issues and more

• The chiropractic approach to good general health is based upon a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention

• Chiropractors operate under the basic belief that spine and biomechanical systems directly affect every system in the body. If these areas are in perfect balance and harmony, the rest of the systems will follow

• Chiropractors believe in the body's ability to heal itself and approach their work with this principle in mind

Common Misconceptiopns About Chiropractors

• Chiropractic treatment has long been misunderstood by members of the general public and practitioners of Western medicine

• Many people assume that neck and spine manipulations are dangerous and can cause serious and permanent injuries

• The chiropractic stigma stems from lack of thorough understanding of chiropractic treatment methods has led to widespread misconceptions by the public

• According to The Magna Report, published by Canadian researchers in the 1990's, "Chiropractic manipulation is safer than medical management of low back pain."

• The Magna Report also indicated that, " Chiropractic management is greatly superior to medical management in terms of scientific validity, safety, cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction.”

• Many people do not realize that chiropractic adjustments are no more strenuous, invasive or dangerous than the most common movements made by people on a daily basis

Chiropractic Care Offers A Safe Alternative To Traditional

Treatment Plans

• All chiropractors are educated, experienced and licensed to perform spinal manipulations

• Chiropractic therapy is a hand-on treatment option, where patients will feel immediate relief from their adjustment without the need for medications that can cause uncomfortable or dangerous side effects

• Chiropractors are able to perform basic adjustments, provide rehabilitative exercises and counsel patients on dietary and lifestyle choices

About Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center

• Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center is a professional chiropractic clinic providing superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction

• Dr. Ryan Groelz and Dr. Melissa Groelz provide patients with information regarding chiropractic treatments, neck and back pain, work and auto injuries and much more.