What is Chiropractic?

As you know, your nervous system consists of a brain, spinal cord and millions of nerve cells, which are supported and protected by your skull and spinal vertebrae. The nerve control everything, from muscle movement to organ functions. Through many everyday activities your spinal vertebrae may lose their normal position or motion which results in nervous system dysfunction. When this happens, you usually feel pain. Chiropractic philosophy believes that pain, systemic dysfunction, and disease may result from joint distortion and a lack of normal nerve function that can be corrected through effective manipulation techniques, physiotherapy and specific adjustments of the body structure.


What is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a physician who practices the manipulation sciences utilizing many specialized procedures. Our doctors are also therapy specialists. There are many methods employed to properly diagnosis and treat specific pain. Our doctors use several specific advanced techniques and therapies to aid them in the pursuit of alleviating pain and promoting good health.

Patients often do not fully recover from injuries, if the injury did not receive treatment or only received conventional medicine. Typical injuries are whiplash from auto accidents, work related sprains/strains, falls, and heavy lifting injuries. If these injuries are left untreated correctly, or treated incorrectly, they may slowly deteriorate or reoccur down the road.

Perhaps you feel you are in good health, but you suffer from headaches. Pain medications only cover up the symptoms. While pinched nerves of your neck area may continue to deteriorate. When this happens, the same medications may no longer be effective, and you may be heading the road of surgery.

Only a chiropractor is trained to analyze your spine for vertebral distortion that damages the nerves. In many cases, chiropractic care may help by providing effective treatment for pain relief and proper healing safely, and quickly, without drugs or surgery.


What is a Chiropractic Orthopedist?

A Chiropractic Orthopedist is a chiropractic physician, who has years of additional extensive, specialized training in examination and treatment procedures emphasizing primarily the neuromusculoskeletal structures of the body including the spine and the extremity joints as well as the related soft tissues.  This involves conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and related nerve structures.  It is a “Specialty”.

In an advanced level, the Chiropractic Orthopedist handles both acute health problems such as sports, occupational and other injuries, as well as more chronic conditions including arthritis, scoliosis, and fibromyalgia using advanced procedures of x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography imaging (CT), electrodiagnostic - studies (EMG, nerve conduction) and clinical laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnostic process.  In the course of treatment, the Chiropractic Orthopedist applies manipulative / adjustive procedures along with other treatment options such as physiologic therapeutics, nutrition, structural supports, corrective devices, exercise and rehabilitation regimens, preventive care advice and home therapy programs for patient wellness.  The Chiropractic Orthopedist focuses his / her practice primarily on the neuromusculoskeletal structures, and remains abreast of the latest research and developments through continuing education, by attendance at chiropractic orthopedic conventions and seminars.  For example: in case of sports injury, a Chiropractic Orthopedist offers more in depth diagnostic and treatment, even casting a fracture, if needed.

What does a Chiropractor Treat?

Spine, joints, muscles, ligaments, fractures, and bones are the specialty of a Chiropractic Physician. Our chiropractors will closely evaluate your condition and most often find the root of cause. Below is a list of the most commonly treated conditions:
Auto Accident Injuries ------ Whiplash, Headaches, Joint Injuries, Sprain/Strains
Work Related Injuries ------ Lifting Sprains, Sitting or Standing Conditions
Ergonomic issues, Extremity problems.
Home Injury ------ Falls, Sprains or Strains of Daily Activities.
Sport Injuries ------ Athletic Sprains or Impacts, Shoulders, Knees, Ankles.


How qualified is a Chiropractic Physician?
 
After completing an undergraduate degree, Chiropractic Doctors continue with another four years of postgraduate medical school. After graduation they are required to pass all levels of a rigorous National Board Examination. Then, in order to practice, they must meet stringent Ohio State Board Examination and licensing requirements.

To keep up with the latest research and remain current in their field, Ohio chiropractic doctors are required to attend 1 continuing education class per year. Our doctors and staff attend many seminars per year to enable them to deliver the most advanced practices to our patients. Dr. Lok currently is in a (3 1/2 years) Advance Orthopedic Training.


What should you expect on your First Visit?

On your first visit you will be warmly greeted and asked to fill out some forms, which will help us, gain information about you so we may better understand your condition.

Our doctors will then talk with you and ask you some questions about your past medical history and the nature and onset of your condition. If our doctors feels you can be helped, a thorough chiropractic examination will be given. Our doctors may refer you to a specialist who may be of assistance. Nothing can be done in this clinic without your consent.

Following your consultation, the chiropractic examination will consist of analysis of the muscular, skeletal and systemic components of your body. Measurements in ranges of motion, reflexes, vital signs, Orthopedic and neurological tests as well as a thorough examination of injured regions or areas of concern are completed. There are times when a patient may require an X-ray, which will be taken in house.

Once doctors have obtained all the information needed, our doctor will give you a report of our findings and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.


What is our Chiropractic Philosophy?

Our chiropractors use highly multi specialized hands-on healing techniques, which assist your spine, central nervous system, and allow your body to heal naturally. Each technique is geared toward patient size, age, gender and injury severity. Chiropractic care helps you return to optimum health by restoring and maintaining nerve and joint function. Then we rebuild your muscles and ligaments to be stronger so you may avoid future reoccurrences. The end result? You are healthier in the long run, allowing you to live life to the fullest once again.


Can I see a Medical Doctor too?

Absolutely. We refer our patients to Specialists, ER or their family MD. Different doctors have different roles. We believe PATIENT’S HEALTH COMES FIRST. It is unethical to put a physician’s pride in front of a patient’s health. As a chiropractic physician, our job is to take good care of the root cause of a problem and provide for a return to long term health. The Mission Statement of Mid-Ohio Chiropractic is “Helping people”.