Salt Lake Chiropractic Care Dr. Larry Wayman, D.C. Holistic Chiropractic Care in Salt Lake City

Address: 3684 South State Street # 2 Salt Lake City, Utah Phone: 801-268-2901

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Frequently Asked Questions What Do Doctors of Chiropractic Do? Chiropractic is a science and an art that stresses natural healing without the use of drugs or surgery. It is based on the knowledge that the human body is designed to heal itself if impediments to healing are removed. Nerves control or affect the operation of every organ and system in the body. The spinal cord is the central 'switchboard' for those nerves. Vertebrae (bones of the spine) house, and protect the spinal cord. If one or more vertebrae have lost their ability to move freely due to injury or illness, altered nerve function occurs which then affects the function of the organs and the systems they control. The result may be pain or dysfunction in virtually any part of the body. Chiropractors treat pains and physical disorders, without the use of drugs or surgery, by restoring motion to the spine and function to spinal nerves. Must a Chiropractor be Licensed? All Doctors of Chiropractic practicing in Salt Lake City must be licensed and board-qualified and are regulated by the Utah State Board of Chiropractic Examiners (USBCE). The USBCE is located in Salt Lake and is comprised of medical and non-medical members. Its function is to license and regulate chiropractic doctors and to protect the public from incompetent and unscrupulous practitioners. The USBCE is equivalent to the Board of Medical Quality Assurance that regulates medical doctors. Licensing involves completing a minimum of six years of college study and a clinic internship at an institution accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, an accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education. To maintain a chiropractic license, doctors must complete yearly continuing education requirements. 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 doctor 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 doctor's clinical judgement, 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. What other services do you offer besides chiropractic? Our office offers a variety of alternative health treatments, including aromatherapy, massage, physiotherapy and nutritional consulting.