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Visit A Nashville Chiropractic Office For A DOT Physical

By Melisa Carlucci


A Nashville chiropractic office may not be the first place you think of when wondering where to go for your DOT physical but there are compelling reasons why it should be. You may need to obtain a medical certificate when applying for a commercial driver's license. DOT regulations on licensing vary depending on route, vehicle size, and number of passengers.

Seeing a chiropractor for your physical can be the beginning of a beneficial relationship. Driving long distances can cause pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Chiropractors have many different methods of relieving pain and since these techniques are all natural they do not interfere with your ability to do your job.

So, getting your DOT physical from a chiropractor is also an opportunity to check up and improve your overall health and thus your ability to drive safely. Truckers are prone to lower back pain because of the long periods spent sitting and the effects of engine vibration.

For the DOT examination, your chiropractor will check your spine and extremities for abnormalities. The physical also includes checking your hearing and vision. The chiropractor will check your protein and blood sugar levels as well as your heart rate and blood pressure.

A chiropractor is also qualified to check such things as balance, hernias, etc. As chiropractors do these kind of exams all the time they are again, often the best people to go to. Physicals generally last 24 months.

Your chiropractor will gain valuable information about your overall health from this exam. This information will be helpful later if you see the chiropractor for other health issues. If referral is necessary, a chiropractor can help with that.




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