FAQ
Is chiropractic safe?
Yes! Chiropractic is a non-invasive natural way
to relieve back, neck and joint pain as well as restore optimal
spinal, nervous system and joint function. Doctors of Chiropractic
pay at least 4 times less for malpractice insurance than a General
Practitioner. Malpractice insurers would not charge chiropractors so
little if chiropractic wasn't extremely safe. You can feel confident
that you will receive safe and effective treatment under
chiropractic care.
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What is the goal of chiropractic?
The goal of chiropractic is to correct
subluxations and provide lifestyle guidance that will:
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Relieve pain
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Promote tissue healing
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Restore normal joint function
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Prevent joint deterioration
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Reduce the likelihood of re-injury
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Enhance overall health and well being
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What is a subluxation?
A subluxation is a joint that no longer moves
properly through a range of motion. Common causes of subluxation
include:
Subluxations oftentimes are painless but if not
corrected lead to muscle, joint, disc and nerve injury and eventual
joint deterioration (osteoarthritis). In addition, spinal
subluxation can alter brain- body communication through the nervous
system resulting in organ malfunction and disease. Chiropractors
correct subluxations by manual adjustments and other natural
therapies. The doctors prevent recurrence of subluxations through
lifestyle guidance including exercise, posture and dietary
recommendations.
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What is the audible sound heard during an
adjustment?
During an adjustment gases from the joint space
are released. It creates a sound similar to the sound of gas being
released when a soda can is opened. In general, hearing this sound
during an adjustment is good. It means that the joint is moving
freely. Imagine several soldiers in a field. When the commander
calls attention the soldiers line up. Similarly, an adjustment moves
a joint into a neutral position. It is not meant to stay in that
position because a joint is movable. During an adjustment, the ease
that a joint moves into that neutral position shows the health and
mobility of that joint.
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How do I know if I have spinal subluxation?
You don't. The only way to find out is to be
checked by a chiropractor. See our free examination offer that
includes all the tests we perform.
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Once you go to a Chiropractor, do you have to
go forever?
No! Some people use chiropractic to relieve
symptoms while others receive chiropractic to improve their overall
health and quality of life. We try to educate our patients on the
benefits of chiropractic care and allow each person to decide on the
treatment that is right for them. Levels of chiropractic care
include relief care (symptom oriented), corrective care (correcting
subluxation) and health enhancing care (fostering optimum joint and
nervous system function). Just like you would go to a dentist
forever to maintain good dental hygiene, we suggest that people get
a chiropractic check up at least two times per year. This simple
routine can help prevent joint injury, joint deterioration and
improve nervous system function.
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What adjustment styles do your chiropractors
use?
Our chiropractors use many different adjustment
styles and techniques according to each individual's needs. Some
adjusting techniques include: diversified adjustment, applied
kinesiology, activator, non-force adjusting, Cox distraction, and
Thompson technique. Other therapies include: muscle energy,
acupressure and active release techniques.
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How long does an appointment last?
Initial chiropractic appointments are about 45
minutes to 1 hour. Each subsequent appointment is about 30 minutes
(chiropractic and physical therapy combined)
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When can I expect to feel better?
Every patient is different. However, positive
change should be experienced within the first 2-4 weeks. Most
treatment programs are completed within 6-12 weeks. Frequency of
care depends on each individual's specific condition.
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How much will my treatments cost?
Most insurance companies cover our treatments. We
will let you know your insurance coverage on your first visit. We
also have cash plans to make treatment affordable.
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