Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. The spine protects the spinal cord, which together with the brain make up the central nervous system. Spinal dysfunction results in nerve signal interference and muscle tone imbalance. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. For more detailed information concerning chiropractic and health problems that can be alleviated with chiropractic care, we invite you to go to the following link: www.YourSpine.com
Chiropractic Education
To obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, chiropractors must complete several years of prerequisite undergraduate education and spend nearly the same number of classroom hours at a fully-accredited chiropractic college as MDs do in medical schools. Student doctors are thoroughly trained in the appropriate use of sophisticated analytical equipment including X-rays, examination procedures, and state of the art chiropractic investigative technologies. Because there is no government regulation for chiropractic in the Netherlands it is important to make sure that your chiropractor has fulfilled the educational requirements of an accredited college.
http://www.mn-chiroboard.state.mn.us/chiropractic_colleges__list.htm
Research Papers
- The Safety and effectiveness of pediatric chiropractic: a survey of chiropractors and parents in a practice-based research network.
Allcántara J. et al.
Explore. 2009 Sep. 1; 5(5): 290-5. - Effect of chiropractic treatment on hip extension ability and running velocity among young male running athletes.
Sandell J. et al.
J Chiropr Med. 2008 Jun 1; 7(2): 39-47. - Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
McCann D. et al.
Lancet. 2007 Nov 3; 370(9598):1560-7. - Chiropractic management of a patient with post traumatic vertigo of complex origin.
Collins, M.E. et al.
J Chiropr Med. 2005 Dec. 1,; 4(1): 32-8. - Combining fish-oil supplements with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascualar disease risk factors.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2007; 85(5):1257-74. - Vertebral Subluxation Correlated with Somatic,Visceral and Immune Complaints: An Analysis of 650 Children Under Chiropractic Care
Ressel, O. et al.
J of Vert Subl Research. 2004 Oct 18; 1–23. - Immediate effects on Neck Pain and Active Range of Motion After a Single Cervical High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Manipulation in Subjects Presenting with Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Martinez-Segura R., Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C. et al.
J Man Phys Ther. 2006 Sep.; 29(7): 511-7. - Chiropractic and rehabilitative management of a patient with progressive lumbar disk injury, spondylolisthesis, and spondyloptosis.
Excoffon, S.G., Wallace, W.
J Man Phys Ther. 2006 Jan 1; 29(1): 66-71. - Chiropractic spinal manipulation for low back pain of pregnancy: a retrospective case series.
Midwifery, J.
Womens Health. 2006 Jan 1; 51(1): p. 7-10. - Chiropractic treatment of temporomandibular disorders using the activator adjusting instrument and protocol.
DeVocht, J. W., Schaeffer, W. et al.
Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Nov 1; 11(6): 70-73. - Improvement in hearing after chiropractic care: a case series.
Di Duro, J. O.
Chiropr Osteopat. 2006 Jan 19;14(1): p. 2. - Randomised Comparison of Chiropractic and Hospital Outpatient Management for Low Back Pain : Results from Extended Follow Up
Meade, T.W. et al.
BMJ. 1995 Aug 5.; 311:349-351. - A Risk Assessment of Cervical Manipulation vs. NSAIDs for the Treatment of Neck Pain.
Dabbs, V., Lauretti, W.J..
J.M.P.T. 1995 Oct; 18(8):530-6 - Chiropractic Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders Using the Activator Adjusting Instrument : A Prospective Case Series
DeVocht, J. W. et al.
J Man Phys Ther. 2003; 26(7):421-5 - A Study to examine the Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Management of Low-Back Pain
Manga, P. et al.
University of Ottawa (Canada); August 1993. - Infantile Colic Treated by Chiropractors : a Prospective Study of 316 Cases
Klougart, N., Nilsson, N. & Jacobsen, J.
J.M.P.Y. 1989; 12(4):281-8.
Additional Information
Should you have any further questions, or if you are in need of additional information and advice concerning your personal health problem, please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail:info@chiropractieleiden.nl
This service is free of charge and available for existing or future patients. We would like to point out, however, that appointments can only be made, changed or cancelled by phone (+31) (0) 71 512 7788.
Contact the Netherlands Chiropractic Association (NCA) or check their website to see if your chiropractor is credited to be practicing in the Netherlands.
NCA, tel. (+31) (0)513-412041, www.chiropractie.nl
