What is Chiropractic?

When discussing Chiropractic with Dr. Kurtis Michaux, a Chiropractic Physician and owner of Michaux Family Chiropractic (MFC) in Clermont, he sites several common questions. "We are often asked, 'What do Chiropractors do?' 'Are they safe?' 'Does it hurt?' 'Are they doctors?'" In his explanation, since space is limited, he suggests his free website after reading this article for more detailed information: www.MichauxFamilyChiropractic.com. Chiropractors are licensed physicians in all 50 states of the US. 

They receive a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree (DC) from federally accredited colleges. DC's receive extensive education similar to medical doctors and osteopaths. They are considered Primary Health Care Providers, so often no referral is needed. They are recognized by governmental health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. Military. Most private insurance companies cover care as well.

College requirements include a 4 yr. Bachelors Degree with prerequisites such as Biochemistry, Physics, Anatomy, and more. Then they attend a federally accredited Chiropractic college for 4-5 additional years that teaches essentially the same classes as medical doctors, just much less medication and surgery courses and more conservative approaches.

As for a typical visit, they perform a consultation, history, comprehensive exam with neurological and orthopedic tests, posture analysis and more. Often x-rays are taken when medically necessary to increase safety and determine the extent of the problem. Other lab tests and imaging such as MRI's may be ordered.

Once they make their diagnosis, a thorough explanation is given.  

Upon consent, treatment can begin and may consist of Spinal Manipulation (Chiropractic Adjustments), exercises, rehab, massage, nutritional counseling, home recommendations and more. Chiropractic treatment is very safe when done by a licensed Chiropractic Physician. Most feel great quickly, some more advanced issues may include minor soreness, like working out.

Athletes get regular care to keep them at the top of their game, examples include Emmitt Smith, Evander Holyfield, and Tiger Woods. 

Chiropractic care is safe and cost effective, for all ages, infants through seniors. Treatment can be for car accidents, injuries, neck or back pain, arthritis, sciatica, disc problems, ear infections, colic, and more. The major difference between them and an orthopedist or neurologist is instead of using drugs and surgery to treat the symptoms, Chiropractors use conservative methods to fix the cause of the problem. Symptoms usually go away quickly. Very often, Chiropractors co-manage a patient with their medical doctor who provides meds and then the chiropractor will treat the cause.

So in conclusion, if you suffer form a chronic ailment, a new issue or injury or if you just want to improve your level of health, give chiropractic a try. The most important thing is don't allow anyone other than a licensed Chiropractic Physician adjust your spine. 

Michaux Family Chiropractic is currently raising food, toys and monetary donations for our community, so donate $25 worth and get an exam, necessary x-rays and report of findings (a $385 value) for no charge. This is only available for a short time. What better way to try Chiropractic out? Don't wait till your health is gone, Call Today! 352-243-7300 or visit www.MichauxFamilyChiropractic.com

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