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CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION
Peter J Stanton MS, DC, DABCO
The educational process to become a regular
doctor of Chiropractic (DC) takes from 7- 8 years.
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Included are 3-4 years of college to get the
prerequisites to apply to one of the 16
accredited schools in the USA
Chiropractic school itself is 4 Years consisting
of over 220 credits
After this, one must take the National Board
Exam pts 1,2 3. Each State then has its own
licensing requirements
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Chiropractic Orthopedist
In addition to his DC degree Dr Stanton is a
Chiropractic Orthopedist. This Involves an
additional 3 years of monthly seminars and then
passing part 1 and 2 of the Board Exam.

The advanced training allows treatment of more
difficult cases.
Peter J Stanton MS,DC, DABCO
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Nutritionist
Dr Stanton also holds a Masters degree in Human
Nutrition from the University of
Bridgeport. This allows him to gives useful
advice regarding the latest nutrition fads, diets
and supplements. General health and many ailments
can be treated with nutrition supplements and
herbs.
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Nutritional Therapy Diet and supplements can
drastically improve Cholesterol profiles
Diabetes control Cancer risk Digestion General
health and a host of other maladies. Ask about a
a DIET ANALYSIS.
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What Do We Treat ??
The Research shows Chiropractic is effective For
a variety of aliments.
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Tension Headache?
Dolor de cabesa
There is good evidence that manipulation helps
tension type headaches
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Migraines ???
Yes. There is decent evidence that manipulation
can help decrease the frequency and intensity of
migraines. Some patients may still require
medications at a lower dosage
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Scoliosis (spinal curvature)?
There are no cures for Scoliosis short of surgery
which may be required IF The curve is Severe..
However, Manipulation CAN keep the spine mobile
and pain-free.
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Ankle Sprains Can Manipulation help?
YES. Specialized manipulation to the ankle can
speed recovery particularly for slow healing
Ankle sprains
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Neck and Low back Disc Problems with Pinched
nerves
A manipulation called flexion distraction is
very effective for herniated discs in the neck
and low back. This is ALWAYS the best choice
before Surgery
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Back Surgery is Bad
Sometimes. Statistics vary but approximately
10-30 of back surgery patients are no better or
worse. I feel these results are dismal. That is
why all non surgical options should be tried
first.
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Chiropractic Treatment Gets Faster Results than
Medication and PT.
YES. Study after study shows that Manipulation
is faster, safer and Cheaper than conventional
medical Treatment for low back pain
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (pinched nerve in wrist)
The wrist bones can be manipulated to open up
the carpal tunnel and release the pressure on
the nerve
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Shoulder Pain/Injury
Deep tissue massage and shoulder manipulation
are effective in treating many chronic and
acute shoulder conditions
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WHIPLASH
Car accidents frequently Stretch or tear the
fibers Of the ligaments, muscles And discs of the
spine. This is bad as it causes Long term damage
and Degeneration.
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Gentle manipulation restores Mobility to the 24
segments of The spine. This can speed healing
But more importantly it allows The tissues to
heal with good Mobility rather than restrictive
scar Tissue which could lead to long
term Problems.
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Biomechanics- Proper Movement

• Sitting, lifting and bending improperly are
  responsible for many of the problems people have
  with their backs.
• Lets learn a little more about the spine and how
  to take care of it.

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The Spine has 3 curves The cervical curve or
neck. The thoracic curve or mid back. And the
lumbar curve or low back.
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The Spine needs these curves in order to function
properly. Unfortunately many people make their
spines have just 1 Big C curve by bending
wrong sitting slouched.
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The BIG C curve causes increased stress on the
spine and can contribute to pain discomfort and
disk problems. Avoid the slouched big C
position when sitting. Also avoid head forward
posture.
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How To SIT
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Is This the proper way to sit?
NO!!!!
Notice the Big C Curve?
Never sit like this !
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How About This?
YES!!!!Its correct
Notice the 3 curves of the spine are
maintained. The spine is strong and there is no
BIG C
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This is also correct with the use of a Lumbar
Roll or special back support
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Is This Correct??
NO!!!!!!!!
Notice the Big C curve again? These
muscles discs and joints are under a lot of
stress.
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This is Correct
Notice the 3 curves of the spine are maintained?
Notice the Knees LOWER than the hips?
This Helps you sit up correctly.
Sitting Wedge 7
Ask about the WEDGE
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LIFTING
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Does this look right?
NO!!!!!!!!!
The Big C curve is present. The discs are
being squeezed and muscles working overtime.
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Is This O.K.??
NO!!
This is the Big C with a twist. This
damages the spine. This is the WORST POSSIBLE
THING YOU CAN DO.
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Is This Right?
YES!!! 1)Legs bent 2)Back arched 3)Head
up 4)Weight close
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5) Weight centered 6) Wide stance 7) nose
between the toes Lifting Perfection!!!
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Whats Wrong with This Picture?
Reaching Forward Incorrectly
Big C Present. Legs straight.
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The Golfers Lift
While reaching , lift the back leg but keep the
spine straight. This works very well in a
variety of situations