Linda J. DeGroot's ChiropracticClinic Handout

Laser Therapy Brouchure

What is your specialty?
There is a long list of problems we treat, like sprains/strains to almost any joint, severe headaches, to migraines, sinus problems, shoulder, arm and leg pain, numbness, tingling, some forms of asthma, constipation, stomach problems, nervousness, sleeping problems and many more. However the basic specialty is attention to the most important part of the body - The Nervous Systems. Our specialty is the function of the nervous system as it relates to the structure of the spine. The spinal cord and nerves are related to all the other systems of the body. This way we can get to the actual cause of the problem.

How come I never refer to my chiropractor as my "real doctor"?
Chiropractors are licensed and trained as physicians just like all the other trained physicians and I went to college for 8 years and I did my internship just like the "real ones". However just like any other specialized physicians we happen to specialize in the spine and nervous system with all of its muscle ligaments and tendons. In fact we do it all without drugs or surgery. Statistics show that "85% of the patients treated with chiropractic become symptom free or show definite improvement". That's why chiropractic is the second largest health profession in the world.

Why would my medical doctor be dead set against me going to a chiropractor?
Some people are afraid of what they don't understand and this may be the case. Others have been misinformed about chiropractic care. Most medical doctors see chiropractors or at least refer their patients to chiropractors.