Chiropractors near 45402

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Michael Harker
Chiropractor, D, C
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Dayton, OH 45402
For the past 25 years, my motto has been "to do my best to alleviate your pain and then keep you pain free." I specialize in chronic cases. But I also treat auto accidents and job injuries.
For the past 25 years, my motto has been "to do my best to alleviate your pain and then keep you pain free." I specialize in chronic cases. But I also treat auto accidents and job injuries.
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Chiropractic in 45402 - is it right for me?
45402 Chiropractors specialize in the interactions between our nerves, muscles and skeleton and their effects on our general health. They diagnose problems and use manual therapy, including joint adjustment and manipulation, to prevent and treat them.

Many people who seek 45402 chiropractic care do so for help with back pain, especially lower back pain, neck pain and headache. Spinal adjustment in 45402 or chiropractic adjustment is the most common method of treatment--it refers to the manual adjustment by the chiropractor of the three-joint complex at the base of your spine with sufficient force to create a sensation of 'release', increasing the joint's range and reducing pain.

A treatment plan may involve one or more manual adjustments. Many chiropractors in 45402 also incorporate nutritional counseling, exercise or rehabilitation into the treatment plan.

How is a Chiropractor licensed?
The Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in 45402 must complete four academic years at a school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, as well as a one-year internship at an outpatient clinic owned and run by a chiropractic college. They are tested and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and licensed by the state in which they practice. To maintain licensure in most states, practitioners must complete a certain number of continuing education hours annually.

There are several schools of chiropractic adjustment techniques, although most chiropractors mix techniques from several schools. Some Applied Kinesiologists in 45402 are qualified as Chiropractors.