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More Americans Choose Chiropractic Care: Gallup NewsUSA (NU) – Far more adults than anyone thought are seeking help from chiropractors, according to a new nationwide Gallup report. In the last year alone, according to the just-released “2015 Gallup-Palmer Inaugural Report: Americans’ Perceptions of Chiropractic,” 33.6 million Americans aged 18 and older turned to chiropractic care to relieve conditions like back and neck pain. That’s about 63 percent more than the 20.6 million adults previously estimated in various less comprehensive studies, and likely indicates that the “chiropractic first” movement – touted by health experts troubled by the overuse of addictive drugs and surgery – has become increasingly popular. “Americans who have exposure to chiropractors are more likely to have an opinion of them, and in general those opinions are positive,” Gallup concluded. Among the other key findings: • While most patients only head to a doctor of chiropractic when they’re in pain, 31 percent of adults who’ve been treated within the last 5 years say they prefer regular visits – regardless of whether they’re hurting. • Those under age 50 are likelier to say a chiropractor would be their first choice for treating back or neck pain. • So “strongly committed” are recent users that they averaged 11 visits in the last 12 months. “This groundbreaking report shows Americans are embracing chiropractic as an alternative to other costly and invasive treatments,” said the not-forprofit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress’ Sherry McAllister, DC. Indeed, today’s chiropractors – are not only sought out for pain relief, but also for advice on healthy living, increased flexibility and injury prevention. SpeCIal OffeR Detailed new patient history intake • Spinal & central nervous system new patient exam • Specialized diagnostic testing • Digital x-rays if indicated • Detailed report of all Doctors findings, analysis & recommendations. $37 $230 Value for Only Expires November 30, 2015. Medicare/Medicaid Rules Apply Raymond Knapp DC of East Bay Comprehensive Health Center on Appian Way in Pinole has been serving the area for the past 18 years. He says, “Headaches are NOT normal, Back Pain is NOT normal, Numbness and Tingling are NOT normal. As a chiropractor, I don’t treat the symptoms, rather I locate and correct nerve interference which allows the body to do what it does best … heal itself. Chiropractic adjustments assist in the healing process by reestablishing the nerve flow to its optimal level; this allows proper communication between the brain and the body. Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live!! Call us today!! (510) 243-2425 • 2574 Appian Way, Pinole eastbaycomprehensivehealth.com


Contra Costa Marketplace - Nov 2015
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