Chiropractic
Introduction by Dr. Mark
Chiropractors are musculo-skeletal doctors,
www.amerchiro.org. We have made a
science out of approaching health care through the structural system of the body. We look at
how your head sits on your body, whether or not your shoulders are level, your torso is
rotated and even look at how evenly your shoes wear out. These are small indicators of
how your body is functioning and how it is wearing out. We are best known for treating
low back pain and neck pain, but this office specializes in treating tendonitis, headaches,
TMJ issues, extremity issues, strains, sprains, post surgery recovery and a variety of
injuries and ailments.
Chiropractic as a profession is very misunderstood. In fact less than 20% of the
population has ever visited a chiropractor. Therefore chiropractors are often
seen at art and wine festivals, shopping malls and
home and garden events marketing their skills. These doctors choose to do that as a means
of attracting new patients. Where else can you get the opportunity to meet a Doctor and
build a relationship before going to their office? My intent is to give the highest
standard of care that I can.
I spend time with my clients and treat them as I would like to be treated. Therefore my
number one marketing tool is my work itself.
One thing most people don’t understand is that not all chiropractors are the same. There
are sub specialties with in the field of chiropractic. Pediatrics, occupational,
sports,
nutrition
are just a few of these specialties. In addition, there is a lot of professional
research and post graduate education that goes on within this profession. Today
chiropractor’s leave school prepared to deal with a variety of issues as compared with
chiropractors of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s who graduated with a minimum of adjusting and
diagnostic skills and had to learn the profession by trial and error.
The most common term that is used in reference to chiropractic is the term “cracked”.
“Hey doc I need a crack”, “I went and got cracked and I feel better now”. I want to get
one thing straight we don’t “crack” anything. We adjust. I make this point, because
believe me, there is a big difference. Your nephew jumping on you while you lay on the
floor “cracked” your back. Chiropractors are much more specific and deliberate when
administering adjustments.
To get a better idea of the degree of care that one can expect in this office please visit the
testimonials page or one of the following internal links: