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Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts which is based
upon the understanding that good health depends, in part,
upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the
spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts
of the body). "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word
Chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand."
Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many
disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt
to its environment. It looks to address these diseases not
by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and
adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is
functioning improperly. |
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 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is chiropractic?
What is an adjustment? Why do children need
chiropractic care? What is unique about Chiropractic
Centers of Virginia? What are highlights of our
office? What is spinal care class? What should I
expect on my first visit? Is chiropractic are
affordable for you? Will my insurance cover
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Your First Visit What Should You Expect on Your
First Visit With Us? | A Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination
| Radiological Examination
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 Research ArticlesIs manual therapy helpful for
children with ear infections? Chronic spine pain:
Chiropractic vs. medication vs. Acupuncture.
Manipulation or exercise for tennis elbow pain? How
helpful is chiropractic for patients with neck pain? (More...) |
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The Mind-Body Connection The Mind-Body Connection
Everyone is talking about the mind-body link and the
mind-body connection. Recent scientific discoveries have
placed this phenomenon at the core of the wellness movement.
Educating yourself on the mind-body connection can make a
big difference in your family's health. (More...) |
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"Banish Back Pain"
By Dana C.
Williamson, B.A., D.C.
Running Times, October 2000
Running with back or neck pain is certainly no pleasure. You
concentrate on the pain instead of enjoying your special
time.
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Facts about Back Pain 85% of people will be
disabled by an attack of back pain during their lifetime,
and at any given time 7% of the adult population is
suffering from a bout of back pain lasting 2 weeks or
longer. (Spine 1987;12:264-8)
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Wellness Care Maintenance and other forms of
long-term chiropractic care have been stigmatized as a
result of association with questionable ideas and practices.
This is unfortunate because the biomechanical, pathological
and physiological changes that underlie most spinal pain
syndromes require maintenance and long-term care.
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