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Chiropractic
Medicine
 Chiropractic is based on the scientific
fact that your nervous system controls the function of every
cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body. Your nervous system
consists of your brain, spinal cord, and millions of nerves.
Your brain is protected by the skull, and your spinal cord by
the 24 moving bones of the spine. Many everyday activities can
cause these spinal bones to lose their normal position or motion.
This can result in nervous system dysfunction and ultimately
ill health.
The chiropractic approach to
better health is to detect, reduce, and help prevent nervous
system dysfunction.
The Doctor's
Education
Today's Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated. After completing
the same undergraduate study that other types of doctors get,
chiropractic doctors receive still another 4 years of postgraduate
college education. Before practicing, they pass a rigorous National
Board Examination and meet stringent licensing requirements.
To keep up with the latest research, doctors attend seminars,
scientific symposia, and read professional journals.
A Thorough
Examination
After taking a complete case history to review important aspects
of your health, a thorough examination will be conducted. You'll
be asked to turn and bend, your posture will be checked, your
reflexes and muscle strength will be tested, and other orthopedic
and neurological tests may be performed. These tests are designed
to show any areas of your spine causing problems.
Diagnostic
Imaging
Based on your examination findings, X-rays or other types of
diagnostic imaging may be necessary. These images can help reveal
pathologies, document the history of your spinal health, and
guide your doctor in creating a care program based on your unique
spinal condition. Today's high-tech equipment and ultra sensitive
films help minimize your exposure.
A Teamwork
Approach
When you consult this office, you are entering into a unique
partnership. Your health today is the result of your habits,
your thoughts, your actions, and all the circumstances of your
life. Little can be done about the past, but we're here to help
with the future. Learn as much as you can about the nature of
true health and follow your doctor's recommendations.
Millenium
Scan
A state-of-the-art diagnostic technology that enables us to detect
areas of nerve disturbance that cannot be detected through X-ray
and enables you to see any changes brought about through your
treatment. The scan makes it easier to understand the amount
and type of care you are receiving. With this technology, Dr.
Hoose can provide a "tailor-made" program to meet your
specific health needs.
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