Chiropractors/What can a Chiropractor do?

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Question
What can a Chiropractor help with?  Can i have a list of ailments that a Chiropractor can treat, such as back pain, neck pain, heart problems... ?      thank you

Answer
Jacob,

The evidence and research to support the efficacy of chiropractic care supports the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, not visceral pathologies such as heart problems,  infectious or communicable diseases.

Most of the patients who consult chiropractors seek care for the treatment of neck and back pain, disc-related disorders, joint and muscle dysfunction, and joint/muscle mobility disorders.

I hope that this answers your question.

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Gerald Anzalone, D.C.

Expertise

I can answer questions about musculoskeletal-based, evidence-based chiropractic practice.

Experience

13 years of chiropractic practice; currently practicing in an integrative medicine clinic.

Organizations
West Hartford Group, a think-tank that has put forth a model of chiropractic care that is consistent with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic and the Chiropractic Strategic Planning Conference. This model is of the chiropractic physician as the spinal health care expert within the health care system, i.e. society’s non-surgical spine specialist.

Publications
Chiropractic Products magazine

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1991. Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 1997.

Awards and Honors
Fordham University: Scripps Howard Journalism Award. New York Chiropractic College: Clinic Award. University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine: University Award for participation as student president of the Integrative Medicine Program.

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