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Expert: - 5/2/2006


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is the chiropractic method used to prevent or treat illness

Answer
Katie,

I am not sure what you mean by "the chiropractic method" (there is no particular technique called "the chiropractic method"), and I am not familiar with any peer-reviewed research that would indicate that chiropractic manipulation is prophylactic for any particular illness.

In my practice, I treat non-surgical musculoskeletal problems with a variety of chiropractic manipulative techniques. These may involve spinal or joint mobilization or manipulation, soft tissue or muscular manipulation, or combinations of both, depending upon the problem. I may also recommend specific rehabilitative exercises for the patient and discuss ergonomic modifications to assist the patient in reducing repetitive trauma to the affected region.

Thank you for 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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