Special Note: Veterans you might qualify for Chiropractic Care through the VA Hospitals! Check With Your VA Primary Health Care Provider.
Your Health Care Provider Might Can Refer you To The Doctor of
Chiropractic.
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic is an approach to health that focuses on the
body as a whole. Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs)
treat conditions relating to bones and joints, nerves and muscles.
DCs consider many factors that can affect your health
and overall well-being such as your work, your lifestyle
and your family history.
DCs use natural methods to help the body heal. They do
not use drugs or surgery. They look at the body’s structure
and function, focusing on the spine, muscles and nerves.
They assess how these systems are working together.
To find out what the problem is and how to best treat it,
the doctor of chiropractic will: • Take a medical history
- Do an exam, focusing especially on nerves and bones
- Assess your posture
- Order other tests if needed, such as x-rays and other
- spine imaging
What is a chiropractic adjustment?
Chiropractic’s primary treatment method is called an
adjustment or manipulation.
DCs use their hands or equipment to apply a short quick
thrust to a joint or joints.
The thrust is carefully administered with the intent of
improving joint and nerve function, reducing pain and
speeding recovery.
It may be used with other forms of treatment, depending
on your specific needs.
How can chiropractic care help me?
Chiropractic health care is widely used for back pain and its related disorders. Patients also go to a DC for:
(A). Neck pain
(B). Pain from an accident or injury
(C). Muscle spasms
(D). Headaches related to tension or strain
(E).Sciatica (pain in the lower back, hip, thigh or down the back of the leg)
(F). Pinched nerve
(G). Other problems related to spine, muscle and bones
DCs will focus on your body’s ability to heal by giving you advice on how to better manage the factors that you have some control over such as stress, diet and exercise. They may also give you a consult or referral to another health care provider .
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What kind of training do DC’s have?
Doctors of Chiropractic go to college for at least two to three years followed by chiropractic training for four years.
They complete classroom and clinical training.
They must pass a state licensing exam to practice.
DC’s are licensed in all 50 states, in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of
Columbia. DC’s can also specialize.
This requires an additional 2 to 3 years of training.
How can I get chiropractic care?
Talk to your health care provider. Some VA Medical Centers
will be offering chiropractic care on station.
If you are being seen at one of those VAMC’s, your VA
Provider can refer you to the DC.
If you are not at one of the VAMC’s offering chiropractic care, your VA health care
provider may refer you for fee basis authorization to see a DC in your community.
If you are required to make co-payments, the basic
Co-payment will apply.
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