What is Chiropractic Internal Medicine?

N.D. Victor Carsrud, D.C., M.S.

A Chiropractic Internist deals with both the musculoskeletal aspects of health, as well as internal medical issues from an alternative healthcare perspective. Trained Chiropractic Internists must complete over 300 hours of post-doctoral training in the use of medical diagnostics for both pathologic and wellness evaluation, utilizing the same examination and diagnostic tools and methods as conventional doctors. This places them at a unique position to provide both sound medical assessment and best of alternative treatments to assess your concerns in a comprehensive and integrative manner.

Areas of emphasis include toxicity, nutrition, allergy and immunity, stress and physical structure, optimal gland and organ function, digestion, absorption, and healthy bowel function. Such evaluation within a Wellness Model allows for correction of dysfunction before disease develops. Treatment of biochemical issues may include custom designed Diets, specialized Nutritional and Herbal therapies, and Lifestyle modifications.

Physical medicine combines many types of treatment. Chiropractic adjustments to the spine and joints can enhance blood flow, remove tension from the musculoskeletal system, and release blockages from the nervous system. In addition, specific exercises or activities to balance body structure and retrain the musculoskeletal system can be added for maximal effect of adjustments. Dr. Carsrud utilizes four different adjusting styles to accommodate various physical conditions and requirements. Medical Acupuncture is often used to reduce inflammation, relax muscles, and cause biochemical changes without using drugs. Dr. Carsrud is also one of the few practitioners utilizing the highly effective Nasal Specific Technique to treat sinuses, allergies, and other cranial complaints.

Chiropractic Internal Medicine is the fusion of biochemical and biophysical medicine to bring patients the best in integrative, comprehensive treatment.

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