Is a Chiropractor a doctor?
Yes. All Chiropractors have 10 semesters of school after college including clinic and intern studies. We also attend additional classes each year to renew our license. Just as a dentist or obstetrician is a specialized type of doctor, so are chiropractors. The biggest difference between a medical doctor and a chiropractic doctor is that although our schooling might look the same in the first two years with extensive anatomy, neurology, histology and physiology the next 3 years are radically different. Medical doctors have no nutrition or holistic training required for graduation and spends their last years studying pharmacotoxicology. Chiropractors study pharmacotoxicology for one semester to know the side effects of each drug and then focus the rest of their time on holistic approaches to health and extensive nutrition. Our drug free, holistic approach is what makes Chiropractic unique and effective.
Chiropractic and Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a time of joy and anticipation, yet for some the experience is colored by pain, discomfort and illness. This is often because pregnant women undergo many structural and hormonal changes that affect the spine, nerves, joints, ligaments, connective tissues, center of gravity and stability. Chiropractic care can ensure that the spinal column, pelvis and related structures are balanced, moving easily and free of vertebral subluxations. When free of vertebral subluxation, the mother-to-be experiences pregnancy at a greater level of comfort, health and vitality and can better handle the stress of childbirth. read more...
