American Chiropractic Clinic

     Doctor Duree has been in practice for over 20 years in Sanger, California.  She has moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma to be closer to family.  She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1985.  During college, during her externship, Dr. Duree was a diagnostic technique instructor and a Special Extern in Examination procedures.  She has continued to broaden her knowledge base and sharpen her skills.  Dr. Duree is a  Chiropractic Sports Physician and is Certified in Animal Chiropractic.   In addition, Dr. Duree has been a guest speaker for local civic groups and college classes and has been a contributing columnist for community newspapers.  The Doctor's holistic and diversified approach to chiropractic allows for many techniques to assist the patient to better health.

WHAT IS A SUBLUXATION?

     When a spinal joint is subluxated, it looses normal motion.  A chiropractic adjustment is aimed at correcting the subluxation and thus assisting the body with restoring the proper functioning of the nervous system. Chiropractic works to eliminate the cause of the problem and not just treat the symptoms.

     Many common dysfunctions, once treated with the science of chiropractic, may return to normal function without major medical intervention.

     Every cell of the body is controlled by the nervous system. In 1895, chiropractic was founded based on that very fact. Any of the 24 movable bones on the spine when subluxated can have an irritating effect on adjacent, delicate nerve tissue. A compromised nervous system leads to a reduced level of health.  A chiropractic research study demonstrated this fact when a subluxation was produced in a rat at the T10-11 spinal bones. There was significant reduction in blood pressure along with a decrease in renal (kidney) nerve activity. Chiropractic care helps to restore and maintain the integrity of the nervous system by reducing irritation caused by an aberrantly functioning spine.

DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK . . .

     Quoting science and philosophy is great, but how can efficacy be proven? Results! There are ongoing research studies and there have been a wealth of comprehensive studies conducted demonstrating positive results.

•  "Chiropractic care is greatly superior to medical treatment in terms of scientific validity, safety, cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction." Manga Report. University of Ottawa
•  "After 12 months, the chiropractic treatment group showed greater improvement in the primary complaint as well as in physical function, with fewer visits." Koes Clinical Trial - comparing the effectiveness of chiropractic with physical therapy for persistent back and neck complaints.
•  "90% of (chiropractic) patients felt their care was effective." 1991 Gallup poll
•  "Chiropractic users tend to have substantially lower health care costs" ... and a reduction in the need for both physician and hospital visits. 1992 review of data from over 2 million chiropractic users, Journal of American Health Policy
•  "Spinal manipulation of the vertebral column in infants with infantile colic constitutes an effective treatment of the condition." 94% of the cases were helped. 1998 study

     Babies don't "believe" in chiropractic, but it sill works for them. Over 2 million chiropractic adjustments are given to satisfied patients every day.