Chiropractors complete a 3-4 year graduate program where they receive a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Most chiropractic school terms are divided into trimesters or quarters rather than semesters which require chiropractic students to attend school year round, thus allowing students to graduate in less than 4 years. Recent comparisons show that chiropractic students log more classroom hours than medical students overall, as well as in several important areas of study, including anatomy, diagnosis, neurology, orthopedics and radiology.
Myth #2:
Chiropractors only treat back pain.
It is
true that chiropractors most often treat back pain; however, we are very
capable of treating so much more! Here
at Pro Chiropractic, we practice not only spinal care, but sports medicine as
well. We are trained to treat extremity
injuries such as shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle, as well as a
multitude of soft tissue problems like muscle strains and ligament
sprains. We offer state of the art
technology to aid in treating injuries in and away from the spine.
Myth #3: Chiropractic
is too expensive.
Studies show that chiropractic is
more cost-effective when compared to medical care. Chiropractic care focuses on conservative
treatment such as adjustments and soft tissue treatments, whereas medical care
focuses on more invasive treatment options such as injections, medication and
surgery. While medical doctors focus on
your illness…Chiropractors will
focus on your wellness!
Myth #4: Chiropractic
adjustments hurt.
The
chiropractic adjustment itself rarely hurts, in fact, it brings relief to
patients. However, if the patient tenses
or does not relax during the adjustment, muscle soreness can follow. An adjustment will correct any misalignments
in the spine thus relieving pressure on the spinal nerves and ease pain due to
the pressure.
Myth #5: Chiropractic
care won’t work for me.
Everyone,
from babies to elderly, can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments remove interference
between the nervous system and the body, thus promoting proper movement and
function. There are many facets to
chiropractic care including spinal adjustments, soft tissue work to relieve
muscle tension and trigger points, therapeutic exercises and nutritional
counseling, among other things.
If you or someone you know in the Gallatin Valley area is
looking for a chiropractor, please call Dr. Shea Stark with Pro Chiropractic at
406-388-9915 to schedule an appointment in our Belgrade, Manhattan, or Bozeman
office. Dr. Stark is a board certified
chiropractor and the author of this blog post.
To learn more about Dr. Stark and the many benefits of chiropractic
care, please visit our website: www.prochiromt.com.
