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Do chiropractors treat hemorrhoids?

Chiropractic doctors can take on many different health issues, depending on the focus of their practice. Some chiropractic clinics in focus on galvanic non-– surgical reduction of hemorrhoids, sometimes in a jet Tdition to doing manipulative therapy, or sometimes a very specialized focus. Typically speaking, treating hemorrhoids is not a chiropractic technique. It’s just a…

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What is a PCP? Can any chiropractor be a PCP (Primary Care Provider)?

PCP is a primary care provider, who treats the basic healthcare needs, including diagnosing the 60 standard elements that are listed as the basic primary care presenting conditions. Being a primary care provider is included in the definition of chiropractic, and it is approved in the chiropractic education, as a core criteria. The federal definition…

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHIROPRACTOR AND A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?

A chiropractic doctor is defined as a chiropractic physician, a physician level provider. Many chiropractors practice physical medicine, which has many similar similarities to physical therapy many physical therapists also do manipulative therapies, massage, exercise, and physical therapy modalities like ultrasound electrical stem, and Grasston therapy. Also many physical therapists have obtained a “Dr. of…

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Do you feel sore after going to the chiropractor?

 No, not specifically, although people speculate about this all the time. It really depends on what kind of treatment you are receiving. Chiropractors treat the common cold, they can treat skin rashes, or they can adjust a sprained joint, or diagnose a broken bone. Typically, people going to a chiropractor when they are hurt and…

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Can chiropractors take lab tests?

Certainly. A chiropractor is a doctor. Chiropractors can take all the standard lab tests that are taken in a healthcare clinic, including cholesterol, blood urine sugar, CBC, complete blood cell count, platelets, HIV testing, even stools sampling. Some chiropractors may choose to not take these tests, because they are specialists in another field.

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What is confidence level?

All diagnoses given to the patient are “differential”, in that they are subject to change, when more information is arrived. However, sometimes diagnoses are “suspect”, tentative. Ask your doctor what their confidence level is with the diagnosis, especially if it is a complicated one. The chiropractor should be willing to tell you that. It is…

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Can chiropractors diagnose skin rashes?

Chiropractors can diagnose skin rashes, especially if it is their focus to handle primary care. However, basic chiropractic education includes dermatology rounds, and chiropractors have been trained to recognize the standard skin conditions that typically present in ambulatory care clinic. At the same time, it is quite possible that a chiropractic clinic will not recognize…

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My chiropractor said that I might have a cancerous mole? What should I do about that?

It’s quite possible that your doctor told you that he saw a mole that was suspicious, or transitional. Diagnosis of cancer should probably be left to after a biopsy, or a specialist consultation, however, chiropractors are trained to recognize the specific telltale signs of suspicious lesions. Any skin lesions are suspect because of their color,…

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What does Board-Certified mean?

“Board Certified” is a credential that can refer to an additional certification by a licensing board, such as the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics (ACO), a postgraduate certification. Most of these certifications require significant additional school time, rigorous testing, dues and additional continuing education. Technically, all doctors are ” board certified” by a licensing board. However,…

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Medicare or cash payments? I called one chiropractor, and he said that medicare had to be billed, and another chiropractic office said I could pay cash. What does that mean?

It is, perhaps, a little bit complicated. First of all Medicare has to be billed no matter what. If you have Medicare, then Medicare has to be billed for every treatment, even if you pay cash. There are legal guidelines about what the clinic can bill and how much they can charge you. You will…

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