{"id":9945,"date":"2018-11-06T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalitybarcelona.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:17:55","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vitalitybarcelona.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our patients at Vitality. We are constantly adding the most frequently asked questions to this page, so if you have a question and don't see your answer, please don't hesitate to \nCONTACT US<\/a>.\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In many countries, including the United States, chiropractors earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree after completing a five-year programme of study at an accredited chiropractic school.<\/strong><\/p>

Therefore, chiropractors can call themselves \u2018doctors\u2019 in the sense that they have earned a doctoral degree in chiropractic.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chiropractic adjustments are not painful. Many people find chiropractic adjustments to be painless or even pleasant, and some report a feeling of relief or release after the adjustment.<\/strong><\/p>

Sometimes during regular care, the patient may experience stiffness, tiredness, or feel strange. This is a result of the body’s response to the changes taking place in the nervous system. This occurs most frequently during more chronic processes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

In any case, the chiropractor’s experience, together with the information obtained during the interview, assessment, and radiological analysis, will be essential in choosing the technique and care plan appropriate to the case.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Chiropractic studies last between 5-6 academic years, depending on the country, after which students obtain the title of Doctor of Chiropractic or Bachelor of Chiropractic if they studied at a European university. The European Council on Chiropractic Education monitors and approves the curricula and degrees awarded by these universities. The Council on Chiropractic Education sets international educational standards.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, you can go to the chiropractor during rehabilitation; they complement each other perfectly.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, chiropractic is a recognised healthcare profession in more than 70 countries. It is the largest natural healthcare profession in the world, with approximately 100,000 practitioners treating 30 million patients per year. It is considered the third largest primary healthcare profession worldwide, after medicine and dentistry.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely not. Chiropractic care involves specific manual adjustments (called adjustments) of the vertebrae and other joints to restore their normal function and eliminate interference in the nervous system. These chiropractic adjustments are applied briefly but highly effectively, requiring a special skill that is acquired through years of university training. It is important to note that this differs significantly from manual movements on the skin or muscles, known as massage.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The key difference between a chiropractor and a massage therapist lies in their approaches and specialisations. Chiropractors focus on the health of the spine and its relationship to the nervous system, using specific manual adjustments. Meanwhile, massage therapists specialise in massage techniques to relieve muscle tension and promote overall well-being.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely. Many people with osteoporosis experience significant relief through chiropractic care. Adjustments are gentle and promote relaxation and optimal body function.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chiropractic addresses the underlying causes of herniated discs, rather than simply treating the symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments can reduce or eliminate these causes, making them an effective option. At Vitality, we successfully treat herniated discs, avoiding surgery and providing a long-term alternative. In addition, we can also treat people who have already had surgery.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chiropractic focuses on treating the whole person to restore the body’s proper functioning. By doing so, symptoms (ailments) can be eliminated, as they are signs that something is not working properly in the body.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It is completely normal. The sound occasionally heard during certain chiropractic adjustments is due to pressure changes in the nitrogen within the joint capsule, and is painless.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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None specifically. Would you wait until you had a toothache to visit the dentist? Usually not. Many people undergo annual dental check-ups and cleanings to keep their teeth healthy. The same applies to your spine. You don’t need to wait until you have symptoms to schedule a check-up.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Of course. In fact, they should. Given the specific needs of these groups and the importance of their optimal health, chiropractic care is highly recommended for the elderly, children, and pregnant women.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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