FAQ

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• What is chiropractic?

  Chiropractic is a healthcare system that focuses on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders relating to the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles, and ligaments) through adjustments and manipulation of the spine. The aim is to balance the bodies’ structure and function enhancing its natural ability to heal itself.

• What is an adjustment?

  Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is the skilled hands-on process of applying controlled and precise force to stretch a joint or joints that are not moving properly. The goal of an adjustment is to correct structural misalignment, eliminate interference to the nervous system, relieve patient’s pain, and restore function and proper mobility.

• What is the popping noise?

  The pop that occurs during an adjustment is called tribonucleation. Tribonucleation happens when a cavity suddenly forms after gasses expand. The gasses exist in the fluid (synovial fluid) that lubricates the joints and pops when released.

• How many chiropractic sessions are needed?

  The number and frequency of adjustments needed for full rehabilitation will depend on the condition and health of each individual patient. While some patients may respond quickly to treatments, others may require a series of short term (one week) or long term (several weeks to months) treatments. We engage our patients with a “shared decision making” approach–empowering the patient to work with their provider to determine the desired duration and method(s) of treatment.

• What conditions does chiropractic treat?

  Chiropractic is best known for the treatment of back and neck pain as well as headaches. However, they are skilled in the treatment of a range of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system (muscles, ligaments, joints). These conditions can often affect the nervous system, placing pressure on spinal nerves, resulting in pain and improper function of organs.

• Is chiropractic treatment safe?

  Chiropractic is recognized as a safe non-invasive treatment of musculoskeletal complaints. Some people may experience soreness or stiffness, but these symptoms occur in a minority of patients. Chiropractors meet rigorous educational requirements as stringent as those of any medical field. Accompanying a pre-medical undergraduate education, chiropractic doctors complete an additional 4 to 5 years of professional study with clinical techniques training to master adjustments. Additionally, chiropractic curriculums are approved by accreditations, and doctors are subject to licensing and monitoring much like other doctors.

• Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?

  Chiropractic adjustments very rarely cause discomfort or pain. The majority of patients feel relief immediately following their first session.