Chiropractors near Marion, MA
Costa Chiropractic & DOT Physicals
Chiropractor, DC, NRCME
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Our offices specialize in Auto Injuries, Work Injuries and Sports Injuries. We also specialize in DOT Physical exams and CDL Medical cards. Along with our Specialties, we are a family oriented practice and we treat people of all ages. Dr. Costa is a Certified Clinical Expert in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology/Head Injuries. Dr. Costa is also a DOT Certified Medical Examiner and the new Federal ruling states that your DOT/CDL physical has to be done by a DOT certified Physician or it will be invalid.
Our offices specialize in Auto Injuries, Work Injuries and Sports Injuries. We also specialize in DOT Physical exams and CDL Medical cards. Along with our Specialties, we are a family oriented practice and we treat people of all ages. Dr. Costa is a Certified Clinical Expert in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology/Head Injuries. Dr. Costa is also a DOT Certified Medical Examiner and the new Federal ruling states that your DOT/CDL physical has to be done by a DOT certified Physician or it will be invalid.
Chiropractic in Marion - is it right for me?
Marion Chiropractors specialize in the interactions between our nerves, muscles and skeleton and their effects on our general health. They diagnose problems and use manual therapy, including joint adjustment and manipulation, to prevent and treat them.
Many people who seek Marion chiropractic care do so for help with back pain, especially lower back pain, neck pain and headache. Spinal adjustment in Marion or chiropractic adjustment is the most common method of treatment--it refers to the manual adjustment by the chiropractor of the three-joint complex at the base of your spine with sufficient force to create a sensation of 'release', increasing the joint's range and reducing pain.
A treatment plan may involve one or more manual adjustments. Many chiropractors in Marion also incorporate nutritional counseling, exercise or rehabilitation into the treatment plan.
Many people who seek Marion chiropractic care do so for help with back pain, especially lower back pain, neck pain and headache. Spinal adjustment in Marion or chiropractic adjustment is the most common method of treatment--it refers to the manual adjustment by the chiropractor of the three-joint complex at the base of your spine with sufficient force to create a sensation of 'release', increasing the joint's range and reducing pain.
A treatment plan may involve one or more manual adjustments. Many chiropractors in Marion also incorporate nutritional counseling, exercise or rehabilitation into the treatment plan.
How is a Chiropractor licensed?
The Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Marion must complete four academic years at a school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, as well as a one-year internship at an outpatient clinic owned and run by a chiropractic college. They are tested and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and licensed by the state in which they practice. To maintain licensure in most states, practitioners must complete a certain number of continuing education hours annually.
There are several schools of chiropractic adjustment techniques, although most chiropractors mix techniques from several schools. Some Applied Kinesiologists in Marion are qualified as Chiropractors.
There are several schools of chiropractic adjustment techniques, although most chiropractors mix techniques from several schools. Some Applied Kinesiologists in Marion are qualified as Chiropractors.