Chiropractic Quiz Think you're smarter than the average bear, eh? How well do you know Chiropractic? Let's see how you stack up! How many spinal surgeries take place every year in the USA? 500,000 700,000 900,000 1,100,000 Misalignments in the spine are called subluxations, which in Latin means what? Minor dislocation Displaced joint Dislodged disc Pulled ligament True or False: Humans have the same number of neck vertebrae as giraffes. True False How fast do nerve impulses to and from the brain travel? 70mph 170mph 270mph 370mph True or False: When vertebrae are out of alignment, nerve impulses from the brain to the body slow down. True False How early can a child receive his/her first adjustment? 3 days old 3 months old 3 years old 13 years old What can chiropractic care help alleviate in children? Earaches Sleeplessness Cold/Fever All of the above On average, how long do Medical Doctor's spend studying the spine in grad school? 1 day 1 week 1 month 1 year True or False: A 7 year study showed that patients whose primary physician was a Chiropractor experienced 62% fewer outpatient surgeries. True False First time mothers receiving chiropractic care during pregnancy reduce labour time by how much? 4% 14% 24% 34%
