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Back pain, neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, elbow pain,
foot pain/heal spurs, carpal tunnel, pinched nerve, whiplash,
sinus problems, sciatica, and arm, shoulder and leg pain.| Other Services Include: |
| • | Lectures and on-site workshops related to injury prevention and reducing stress in the workplace. |
| • | Posture and spinal screenings at health fairs, community events, and places of employment. |
| To arrange a screening or event, call Dianne at (270) 688-0234 for more information and availability. |
| Supplies: We offer affordably priced high quality cervical pillows, lumbar cushions, braces, lumbar belts, soft cervical collars, and a variety of vitamins to help our patients heal quickly and stay well. |
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Patient
Insurance Policies: Most insurance plans cover chiropractic treatment. Workers' compensation and auto injuries are covered at no expense to the patient in most instances. We'll do all the necessary paperwork for submitting claims. Martin Chiropractic Center is a participating provider with most HMO's, PPO's, and managed care plans. If you're not sure about your |
| health insurance coverage, call our office and we'll be glad to answer any questions. Please be aware that some newly developing HMO's and PPO's cap limits to chiropractic visits, and we recommend you review your policy carefully. | |
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Relief from Pain"
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Enjoy your
favorite activities once more! We can help - whether you're suffering from a sports
injury, automobile accident, work-related accident, or home injury. Call today
to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
Thank you for visiting our web site! Dr. Eric L Martin and Staff |
| Educational Links: |
| • | FitConnection
www.fitconnection.com |
• | American Chiropractic Association www.amerchiro.org |
| • | Foundation
for Chiropractic Education and Research
www.fcer.org |
• | World Federation of Chiropractors www.wfc.org |
| • | General Information
About Exercise www.exercise.about.com
An excellent resource for information on fitness and exercise. |
| Frequently Asked Questions:
What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts 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. What conditions benefit from chiropractic care? Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and infantile colic. Does chiropractic hurt? Under normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment, which lasts only seconds. Is chiropractic safe? Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one. What kind of education and training do doctors of chiropractic have? Chiropractors receive an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment. Preparation for the practice of chiropractic is concentrated on three areas of learning: basic training in the biological and health sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, clinical and radiological diagnosis); specialized training in the chiropractic discipline (theoretical studies, practice, diagnosis and applications); and extensive clinical training. Have any studies been published showing what chiropractic is effective for? Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches. What can I expect on my first visit? The first thing a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. The D.C. will also ask about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your job, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness, and the best way to go about treating the problem. A physical examination will be performed in accordance with your D.C.'s clinical judgment, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis, and other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal examination and analysis will be performed to detect any structural abnormalities which may be affecting or causing your condition. All of these elements are important components of your total health profile and vital to the doctor of chiropractic in evaluating your problem. |
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