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There are some back conditions that don't require treatment by a healthcare professional. The majority of acute back pain (or sudden), can be treated on its own. You can get relief from pain by using muscle relaxants or pain relievers while you heal. Hot and cold packs are also effective.

My niece has some spine disorders, and I think that being able to visit a chiropractor would be helpful for her. I’m glad that you talked about chiropractors being able to have a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and I think that being able to have this knowledge would help them with her spine disorders. I’m going to have to see if a chiropractor would be the best option, or if we could find a specialist for spine disorders! Thanks for the information!

Your healthcare provider may order several tests to help understand the nature of your injury. These tests might include:

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Yes! Most insurance companies cover chiropractic care. If you are unsure of your insurance coverage, our office will be glad to contact your insurance company to verify your benefits and then explain your coverage to you. We also accept personal injury and automobile accidents.

After I moved to LA from Orange County, I went in for maintenance. These doctors are incredible! They made me feel so much better. The doctors and the staff are wonderful! Everyone is so welcoming!

Megan greets me every time I walk into the front desk. Dr. Rodriguez, is amazing! He is thorough, yet gentle. I live in Ocean Park. But, I often travel to Ocean Park because the people here are so good at what they do.

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Dr. Rodriguez is a great doctor. He really cares about my hip and helped me relax. He was very thorough and worked with me to align my hips and get everything back on track.

Each NFL team now has an official team chiropractic team. Major League Baseball has thirty teams with a team chiropractic. 39% of participants in a 2006 study on Division I NCAA athletes competing at intercollegiate sporting events were able to report that they had used chiropractic services within the previous 12 months.

Sports & Exercise chiropractic professionals demonstrate advanced competencies in the customised approach to active individuals of all ages and abilities, at individual and group levels by utilising evidence-based, multi-modal techniques to enhance the function of the neuro-musculoskeletal system.

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There are many schools that teach chiropractic adjustive techniques. However, most chiropractors combine techniques from different schools. These adjustive techniques were used by more than 10% patients of US licensed chiropractors in a 2003 study: Diversified Technique a 2008 systematic analysis did not find sufficient evidence to support its use for chronic low back problems.

In 25 years of working with chiropractors, I have never met anyone as kind, gentle, and efficient as Dr Rodriguez. Highly recommended!

Although there are many schools of chiropractic adjustive methods, most chiropractors use techniques from multiple schools. In a 2003 survey, more than 10% of US licensed chiropractors received the following adjustments: Diversified technique. A 2008 systematic review found insufficient evidence to recommend its use for chronic low-back pain.

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Contact your insurance company to get a list of chiropractors that are part of your network. This will help you to find a chiropractor that is covered by your insurance and who has been recommended to you.

The World Health Organization in 2005 defined chiropractic subluxation to be "a lesion/disfunction in a motion segment or joint that affects alignment, movement integrity, or physiological function." Contact between joints remains unaffected. It is a functional entity which can influence biomechanical as well as neural integrity. This is not the same as subluxation being a significant structural movement, as can be seen by static imaging techniques such X-rays. Negative ionizing radiation is what exposes vertebral subluxation patients to X-ray imaging. Trick or Treatment 2008 says that X-rays are not able to reveal subluxations or the innate wisdom associated with chiropractic philosophy. Attorney David Chapman Smith, Secretary General of the World Federation of Chiropractic has stated that doctors have been asking how a subluxation could be present if it is not visible on X-ray. The chiropractor subluxation is an essentially functional entity. It cannot be seen on X-ray. The General Chiropractic Council in the United Kingdom is the regulatory body that regulates chiropractors.

A chiropractic sports specialist can help you return to the track or field safely and quickly if your are an athlete. A sports chiropractor can help athletes recover quicker and increase their athletic performance.

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Students of chiropractic care must spend a minimum of at least 4,200 hours with their teacher, and a minimum of 1,000 hours of fully supervised clinical training with an instructor as they learn the appropriate diagnosis and treatment techniques to help heal your body and restore it to its natural, fully functioning state.

To understand your injury better, your healthcare provider could conduct multiple tests. These tests can include:

Carlos Rodriguez is the best chiropractor I have ever seen. Los Angeles is no longer my home.

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Sports chiropractors in Santa Monica apply this type of medicine to help both professional and recreational athletes. They assess and treat sports-related injuries, and work to optimize athletic function, through non-invasive joint manipulation. Often, the goal is to improve muscle tone, balance, and performance for a specific sport or movement. Common methods in this specialized field include active release technique (ART), selective functional movement assessment (SFMA), and the Graston technique.

Doctor Rodriguez was very kind and helpful. He was kind and welcoming and asked me all the questions I needed to understand what adjustments were necessary to help me feel better. Megan from the front office was also extremely helpful. She reached out to me via text to arrange the appointment. I feel immediate relief in the pain in my upper back that I've experienced for 2 years. Prodigy Chiro Care + Spinal Rehabilitation is the best place to go for any pain you may experience in the future.

A 2010 study by questionnaire presented to UK chiropractors indicated only 45% of chiropractors disclosed to patients the serious risk associated with manipulation of the cervical spine and that 46% believed there was possibility patients would refuse treatment if the risks were correctly explained. However 80% acknowledged the ethical/moral responsibility to disclose risk to patients.

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All of our offices provide on site digital X-Rays in order to provide the best consultation and care possible. Digital X-Rays are very convenient as everything is handled in house allowing us to be more efficient and allowing you to be provided faster, more effective care. Give us a call and schedule your appointment today, we look forward to serving you soon.

Sitting all day, depending on how many years you’ve done it, is considered repetitive trauma. Most people that have been in a prolonged sitting posture for more than ten years will most likely end up with degeneration of the lower back. The most common area is the L5 S1, which makes up the lower part of the spine. When you sit, you actually lose that curvature in the back. It ends up being what’s called hyperlordosis, a decrease in the curvature, which then stresses out the bodies of the lumbar spine, leading to osteoarthritis.

By properly standing and distributing your weight, you are allowing the whole body to work as one. This way you’re not shifting from left to right, while at the same time being able to maintain your work capacity and workload.