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What is a chiropractor?

Chiropractors use special techniques for hands on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments that are all natural, to achieve proper alignment of the body's muscles and skeletal structure, especially the spine, that will enable the body to heal itself naturally without painful surgery or harmful prescription medications. Manipulation is used by the chiropractor to help restore the mobility to joints that have been restricted by tissue injuries that were caused by a trauma accident, like falling, or car accidents, repetitive stress, like sitting without the correct back support.

Chiropractic is the practice by a chiropractor doctor that primarily uses a natural pain relief alternative for the muscles, joints, bones, and tissue that connect the muscles, like cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. It is sometimes used together with the conventional medical treatment.


Can chiropractors write prescriptions?

A chiropractor is not a medical doctor and is not authorized or licensed to write prescription for chiropractic patients. They will sometimes refer the patient to a medical doctor if the chiropractic treatments are not working for the patient. The patient can obtain prescriptions from the medical doctor, not the chiropractor. A chiropractor can only deliver their professional services in the state that they are licensed in. If they move their business to another state, then the chiropractor will have to seek a license to practice for the new state.


Is a chiropractor a licensed physician?

A licensed chiropractor is only a trained medical practitioner in the chiropractic field and can be considered a chiropractic doctor or chiropractic physician. A chiropractor does not receive the same training and license as a regular medical doctor.The requirements for a chiropractic license will vary from state to state, and chiropractors can practice only in the state where they have been licensed. Many states will require the chiropractor to receive the completion of a four year program provided y a chiropractic college and a chiropractic test to be administered by the National Board of the Chiropractic Examiners. Graduates in the chiropractic field are awarded the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic.

Elkhart Chiropractors can serve your family in the state of Indiana. These chiropractors serve patients of all ages including pediatric, teen, children, adult, and the elderly. They offer very affordable chiropractic services at their facility. They respect the privacy of all patients by never sharing info with others.

You may contact the Elkhart Chiropractors to get a free consultation to help determine a personalized chiropractic treatment plan for you. Payments are accepted in person at their facility, online, or by phone. They provide a spacious facility that is extremely clean and comfortable and offers a family atmosphere for all patients to receive their chiropractic treatments. Chiropractic practice has a long history that dates back to the 1890's. More and more people are seeking the services of a chiropractor today to avoid the harmful side effects of prescription medication, the costly prices of prescription medication. Chiropractic treatments have proved to improve the lives of many people who have suffered from pain, muscles injury, bone injury, ligament injury, and more.

​Chiropractors and their work are becoming more and more used and accepted every day.  There are so many things it can do that we used to use surgery and other painful treatments for.

One such example of this would be accident injuries.  Accident injuries happen frequently, whether it is from a car accident, a riding accident, or a fall.  And all serious injuries involved in an accident need treatment.  Many of these injuries can be treated with adjustments made in a chiropractic office and don't require surgery or other less pleasant options.

Back pain, foot pain, hip pain, and neck pain are all things that can happen as a result of an accident or from other normal everyday activities like playing sports, gardening, or moving.  If you aren't careful, the pain could be so much that you will need chiropractic work and adjustments to help ease and treat the pain.

Carpal tunnel syndrome typically occurs when a nerve in the arm is impinged, and it affects the thumb, index, and middle finger and is usually found in people who type a lot, though anyone who works with their hands can get it.  Chiropractic work is one of the ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome that doesn't involve surgery.  Many infants are born daily, and some are more challenging to deliver than others.  Sometimes things happen like a dislocated shoulder, and it causes the newborn to favor one side over the other, even if it is popped back into place.  Sometimes that child will require additional treatment and work to want to be able to use that side.  Pediatric chiropractic work is rather common now and is a great way to help kids who suffered an injury in birth or infancy.

Plantar fasciitis is terribly painful, especially when walking.  It's a condition that takes place in the feet.  Chiropractors now offer plantar fasciitis treatment to help with this terrible condition.

Shoulder and wrist injuries can result from many things like a fall or a car accident.  These injuries used to leave people thinking they needed surgery to fix them.  But there are chiropractors who can treat those injuries and get your shoulders and wrists back in working order.

Sports injuries are also common.  They happen when you fall, get hit, or swim a certain stroke not quite right, as would be the case for the swimmer.  Chiropractors can help with these injuries and get our sports stars back out in the field again.

Chiropractors have worked for years to create treatments for many ailments and conditions that are a lot more affordable and appealing than surgery.  These are only a few conditions that treatments can help with.