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What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic care is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive form of health care used by millions of
people for treatment of numerous conditions. Chiropractic focuses on proper alignment and
mechanics of the body’s joints, with special emphasis on the spine. Your body’s central nervous
system is protected by the spinal column and skull, and controls every single function and
process in your body. Without the nervous system, not even your heart would work!! This is
exactly why proper alignment of the spine is so important – to avoid unnecessary stress or
pressure on the sensitive nervous system, allowing your body to function to it’s most optimal
potential. Chiropractic care also naturally boosts the immune system and helps keep you from
getting sick!

Who Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care?

As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Van Voorst treats anyone from newborns to the elderly.
Chiropractic care is a safe, effective form of treatment for many conditions. Some of the
conditions commonly seen in a chiropractic office are:
        Tension and Migraine Headaches
        Low Back Pain
        Disc Problems
        Neck Pain
        Arm or Leg Pain
        Shoulder Pain
        Whiplash/Car Accident Injuries
        Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
        Numbness and/or Tingling of arms or legs
        Pregnancy-Related Back and/or Leg Pain
        Jaw Pain/TMJ Disorder

You may NOT be aware that chiropractic care can benefit those with the following health
concerns:
        Insomnia
        Stress
        Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
        Menstrual Cramps
        Allergies
        High Blood Pressure
        Breech-position Babies
        Infertility
        Colds/Flu
        Fluid in the Ears/Ear Infections
        Ringing in the Ears
        Multiple Sclerosis
        Arthritis
If you’re not sure if chiropractic care can help you with whatever health concern you may have,
simply ask! More likely than not, chiropractic care can assist you in some way!

Should I See a Chiropractor or Continue Care, Even if I’m Feeling Fine?

YES!! Doctors of Chiropractic not only treat the above health conditions, they help prevent them!
For example, if you are a person who uses a computer for a living, you should receive
chiropractic care to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. A regular schedule of chiropractic care
significantly reduces or eliminates episodes of acute pain, chronic pain and stiffness, lost days
from work and even common illnesses such as cold and flu.

Is Chiropractic Safe for Children?

ABSOLUTELY!!! Dr. Van Voorst uses very gentle techniques on infants and children to restore
proper motion and alignment to the spine. Spinal misalignments and restrictions can begin from
the first day of life, often from the birthing process itself. Breech presentation, difficult
deliveries, forceps or vacuum extraction and other factors cause children to begin life with spinal
misalignments, predisposing them to a range of future health problems. Some of the conditions
commonly seen in children that can be treated or prevented by a doctor of chiropractic are:
        Childhood Ear Infections
        Asthma
        Allergies
        Bed-Wetting
        Infantile Colic
        Hyperactivity
        Abnormal Shape of the Head
        Breast-Feeding difficulties
        Skin Disorders/Eczema
        Scoliosis
As children learn to walk, grow and play, many spills and falls take place. This can be another
cause of spinal misalignments and restrictions, again predisposing them to future health
problems. Every child, even those that do not have any obvious health concerns should be
periodically treated by a doctor of chiropractic for preventative purposes. Regular chiropractic
care for your child is just as essential to a healthy life as regular dental and vision check-ups!

As an Employer, Should I Recommend Chiropractic Care to My Employees?

YES!! If your employees receive regular chiropractic care, they are less likely to miss work due to
illness or pain and are more productive and efficient while they are at work! Also, unfortunate
work injuries such as low back sprains or strains are treated much more quickly and efficiently by
chiropractic care than by conventional medical care. Chiropractic care costs less, and results in
fewer lost days from work. By recommending chiropractic care to your employees or offering
chiropractic benefits, you will undoubtedly have a more productive company!

What Research is Available to Support Chiropractic Care?

Numerous studies have been published in such reputable publications as the Journal of
Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the British Medical Journal, the Journal of the
American Medical Association, the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine and many more clearly stating
that the research supports chiropractic care. Some examples are:
        The Virginia Cost Assessments: Researchers concluded that chiropractic
care had the lowest per-visit and overall treatment costs for common back problems.
        The Meade Studies: Researchers concluded that patients with low back pain got better
quicker and stayed better over a longer period of time when treated with chiropractic care as
opposed to medical care.
        The AHCPR Guidelines: In 1994 the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research, based on
current research, recommended treating acute low back pain with manipulative care by a trained
professional.