Ask the Doctor/FAQ

 

  • What do chiropractors “treat”? Chiropractors don't “treat” any specific disease or condition. We focus on identifying and correcting the “source” of your problem, rather than just eliminating your symptoms. As a result, chiropractic care helps the body heal itself from a wide range of conditions. That's why you can enjoy long-term relief from sciatica, neck pain, back pain, arthritis, headaches, and much more!
  • Is chiropractic safe? Chiropractic care from this office is VERY SAFE. That's because it's being delivered by a licensed practitioner, and risk factors are identified in patients before any type of care is administered. Research shows that patient risk is considerably lower for chiropractic care when compared to medical care, due to the risks associated with prescription drugs and surgery.
  • Are chiropractic adjustments painful? Most patients report that even when they come into our office with severe pain, spinal adjustments are not painful. Many patients report that they can “feel” the pressure lifting from their spine following an adjustment and often experience immediate relief from pain. Some patients even tell us that they feel a sense of total relaxation after an adjustment.
  • What are subluxations? Vertebral subluxations are displacements of the spinal bones (vertebrae) that can cause stress to your spinal cord and nervous system. Subluxations may be caused by poor sleeping habits, poor posture, strenuous exercise, injuries, auto accidents, sports, slips or falls, and in some cases, the birthing process itself.
  • How do we get spinal nerve stress (subluxations)? From stress. It may occur in infancy from a difficult birth or from childhood falls. Later in life, emotional tension or stress can gradually damage your spine or violent injuries from automobile accidents or sports can suddenly knock you “out of whack”. These and countless other factors can result in a displacement in the spinal column, causing irritation to the spinal nerve roots. The elimination or reduction of these nerve irritation scan cause your body to operate more efficiently and heal to the best of its ability. Chiropractic adjustments are very helpful in correcting subluxations and restoring optimal health.