[12] March 25, 2011
Tips for how to chose a chiropractor
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Does the Chiropractor have researched/proven programs for restoring proper healthy spinal alignment?
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Does the Chiropractor correct the cause of the problem and not just treat a symptom?
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Does the Chiropractor have modern technology that helps diagnose and treat a patient correctly?
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Does the Chiropractor follow patient progress closely assuring that patient is responding properly to the care?
HOW TO GUIDE 2011
How to maintain a healthy spine T
“We really have the only here are many reasons proven effective treatment to see a chiropractor for whiplash,” said Dr. Lyle most of which people Love. “It is crucial because it never think to inquire about can lead to arthritis or other until they have been in pain chronic conditions.” for awhile. Dr. Love said that oftenDr. Lyle Love, owner of times the victim will not feel Kirkland Spine and Posture pain immediately after the Center, said that many of those ailments can be averted accident and feel as if they are okay. with treatment. “But it can take up to two The best way to make weeks for the pain to show sure that different ailments up,” said Dr. don’t creep up Love, who has is to have “some “We really have the regular mainteonly proven effective been in Kirkland for 11 years. “But nance.” Dr. Love treatment for the damage accompares spine whiplash. It is crucial crues over time.” care with taking because it can lead Many people care of your teeth. to arthritis or other also suffer from “You have to chronic conditions.” migraine brush your teeth. Dr. Lyle Love headaches, but You also want to don’t know keep your spine where to turn to healthy throughout your life,” he said. “It’s like when medication and other treatments fail. Dr. Love said getting a cavity - you don’t chiropractic procedures can know it is there until you feel help to ease or even get rid of the pain, but it has still been migraines. there a long time. But when “It is probably the number it comes to the point that it is one thing I see get better in an issue, it is harder to fix.” One of the most critical my clinic,” said Dr. Love. times a person should see Those headaches are a chiropractor is after they caused by the constriction of experience whiplash in a car blood vessels in the brain. But accident or due to a sports that constriction is controlled injury. by the nervous system in the
Dr. Lyle Love, of the Kirkland Spine and Posture Center, stands with his assistant Laura Sheridan. neck and spine. Readjusting the spine and neck can reset all the nerve patterns. Other conditions that greatly improve with treatment and which Kirkland Spine and Posture Center specialize in include Back Pain, Disc Bulges, Sciatica, Neck and Should Pain and Neuropathy. One of the main reasons why people avoid seeing a chiropractor is that they think it will be painful. But Dr. Love offers techniques that put clients more at ease. “We can do light touch, low-force adjusting,” said Dr. Love. “We can make it so that there is no ‘popping.’” Some of the other issues that new clients are con-
cerned about are procedures becoming addicting or that they have to keep coming back over and over again. Dr. Lyle Love said neither are the case and clients can stop whenever they want. When searching for a chiropractor, patients should stay away from chiropractors that base their treatments on insurance coverage, Dr. Love cautions. At Kirkland Spine and Posture Center, patients can receive a consultation and Dr. Love will set up a plan for each individual patient. Dr. Love said his office strives to have all the latest technology, computer adjustment systems and uses research-backed programs. His office even has in-house
X-rays and processing. “It is important to keep up with the science and have modern and up-to-date technology,” said Dr. Love, whose office offers a kids play area for those who can’t find childcare for their exam time. He said it is also important that chiropractors are accredited and can provide testimonials. Dr. Love has gained most of his patients via internal referrals and word-of-mouth. He has also been voted Top 5 Doctor of Western Washington competition for all types of doctors and was voted a top Chiropractor for the Kirkland Reporter’s “Best of Kirkland.”
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Does the Chiropractor recommend care based solely on patient health needs and not on how many visits are available through insurance?
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