Chiropractic Dr. Christopher Good, DC, MA(Ed), CCSP Professor, New York Chiropractic College.
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Chiropractic
Dr. Christopher Good, DC, MA(Ed), CCSPProfessor, New York Chiropractic College
How many people here have been to a Chiropractor?
The First Chiropractic Patient
September 18, 1895
This profession has come a long way…
What Is Chiropractor ???
• A doctor who specializes in treating nerve, muscle and joint problems...
• Using primarily manual therapy and other natural methods...
• To restore and maintain health.
What is Health?
Optimal functionNot merely absence of sign or symptomsHow do you know?What controls the function of the body?
The Nervous System...
Controls and coordinates
all systems of the body
Did you know…Food 6 weeksWater 6 daysOxygen 6 minutesNervous System 6 msec
What changes nervous system function?
What changes nervous system function?
• Chemical Factors drugs poor nutrition
• Psychological Factors stress
• Mechanical Factors Trauma Compression or Irritation
Compression or Irritation by ...
• Muscles • Bones -->Subluxation
Joint restriction Bone malposition Joint degeneration --> see the X-ray view box
• These can irritate the nervous system, especially subluxation
What causes subluxation?
Let’s look at the spine…
How do you treat Subluxation?
Go to the Chiropractor, of course!
Going to the Chiropractor...
…And Get to the Cause of the Problem!
The Case History
The Examination
Orthopedic Testing
The Examination
Neurological Testing
The Examination
Palpation
Joint Palpation
The Examination
X-ray films
The Examination
X-ray films
Review of Findings
Chiropractic Treatment Methods
Manual TherapiesAdjustmentsManipulationsMobilizations to joints and soft tissue structuresMuscle and ligament therapy
Chiropractic Treatment Methods
Other Physical TreatmentsHeat, IceElectro-therapies, Ultrasound
Chiropractic Treatment Methods
Exercise and RehabilitationPatient Education
Postural/nutritional adviceLifestyle strategies
Chiropractic Treatment Methods
The Good News…
• No Drugs• No Surgery
Why people go to the chiropractor…
• 43 % Low back pain• 33% Neck pain• 15% Headache• 11% Extremity conditions• 9% Other neuromusculoskeletal• 4% Visceral conditions
GI, Asthma, Hypertension, other-ACA 2000
Survey
People use Chiropractic for different reasons…
The Profession…
• According to the ACA 2000 survey… 86% Male 70% solo practitioners work 43 hours/week 115 patient visits/week Income
Gross $220,000 Net $81,500
Chiropractic Education
You could probably be a Chiropractic Physician if:
You were intelligent You liked people You enjoy studying the sciences, especially biology
and anatomy You were good with your hands
There are:
16 Chiropractic colleges located
throughout the United States
25 Chiropractic colleges located in
various countries around the world
Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements
Prerequisite Courses RequiredBachelors Degree Recommended
General Biology with Labs (6 Semester Hours)
General Chemistry with Labs (6 Semester Hours)
Organic Chemistry with Labs (6 Semester Hours)
General Physics with Labs (6 Semester Hours)
Did you know that…….
Chiropractic College is Similar to Medical College
Chiropractic students study more anatomy, physiology, diagnosis and neurology
Sports MedicineOrthopedicsNutrition
During and after graduation there can be specialized study
Many Thanks…Any Questions?
