FAQ's
What do Doctors of Chiropractic do?
A chiropractor is a medical specialist who focuses on the identification, management, and avoidance of mechanical issues affecting the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. They use manual treatment, which involves adjusting the spine and other body joints to improve alignment, lessen discomfort, and encourage the body’s inherent healing capacity. In addition, chiropractors can guide ergonomics, exercise, nutrition, and other aspects of daily living. The practice is predicated on the idea that the body may heal without surgery or drugs if its musculoskeletal structure—mainly the spine—is appropriately aligned. Joint issues, headaches, neck discomfort, and back pain are frequently treated with their help. Chiropractors treat conditions related to your body’s structure, such as low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, migraine headaches, whiplash, sacroiliac pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. They adjust or your spine and other body parts to relieve pain and improve function. Chiropractic care is based on the idea that when your body is in proper alignment, you have a better chance of healing yourself. It’s important to note that chiropractors don’t prescribe drugs or do surgery. Rather, they adjust or manipulate your spine and other body parts to get them in the right position, or proper alignment.
What is an adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific low-force in a precise direction applied to a bone that is subluxated, “stuck,” or not moving properly. This “adjustment” adds motion to the spinal joints helping the bone gradually return to more normal motion and more normal position. By doing this the adjustment releases tension or stress from the neighboring spinal nerves and spinal cord, leading to relief, improved nerve function and improved health.
Are all patients adjusted the same way?
No. Dr. Jen will evaluate each patient’s unique spinal problem and develop an individual care program. The resulting recommendations are based upon years of training and experience. There are numerous techniques or types of spinal adjustments. Dr. Jen will tailor the type of adjustments given to suit each individual.
Do spinal adjustments weaken or loosen the spine in any way?
In a word, no. Spinal adjustments restore the normal, healthy motion and position that each spinal segment requires. Because spinal adjustments, delivered by a trained chiropractic doctor, do not injure or weaken the muscular and ligamentous structures of the spine they do not cause any weakening or “loosening” of the spine. In order for the spine to be strong and able to withstand the various forces and stresses of daily life the spinal bones must be in normal alignment and have their normal amount of movement. Spinal adjustments do just that.
How often should I get a spinal adjustment?
As soon as you develop “spinal nerve stress.” Since spinal nerve stress is often painless, it is best to have your spine checked regularly, just as you would have your teeth checked for “painless” cavities.
How safe is chiropractic care?
If you’re a first-time patient, it’s natural to have a lot of questions racing through your mind. One of the most common questions we hear from new patients is, of course, a very important one: Is chiropractic care safe? Generally speaking, the answer is a resounding yes. Based on a series of manual adjustments, chiropractors work to realign the body to heal muscles and ligaments and provide quick pain relief. These adjustments are gentle but firm, so that your body can heal naturally. While some patients may be concerned that these adjustments would hurt, generally, the opposite is true. Most patients report that chiropractic adjustments are soothing or even comfortable, and very few report any pain. Following a chiropractic session, however, it’s common to feel a bit sore in the part of your body that was treated. But this is actually a good sign as it indicates that your body is healing. This soreness is comparable to the feeling you get in your muscles after a workout. Many cite chiropractic care as a safer alternative to other types of treatment, such as invasive surgeries or medication. With surgery, there’s always the risk of complications or negative side effects—not to mention the long healing process that can keep you in bed for weeks. Additionally, with prescription medication, there’s also the potential for side effects or for some, addictive properties, such as a patient using pain medication for treatment. Receiving chiropractic care can help you avoid both of these concerns and utilize an approach to care that works with your body naturally. Chiropractic care has proven to be both safe and effective for countless patients. Not only that but engaging in regular visits to a chiropractor can boost your overall health and wellness and help you reduce the potential for future injuries.
If I start chiropractic care do I have to keep going?
Absolutely not. Similar to exercise, a person can begin, stop, or continue Chiropractic adjustments as desired. Spinal adjustments do not have an addicting effect, nor do they create a condition whereby a person is worse off after receiving spinal adjustments.
I am not in pain or sick should I see a chiropractor?
Most people that have their first heart attack had no idea they had a problem before. In the same way symptoms or the lack thereof are not a good way to judge one’s health. Pain and other symptoms often show up only after years of body malfunction. Most people maintain their automobiles much better than they do their own bodies. Chiropractic is a preventative proactive type of health care.
What is the biggest benefit to a Chiropractic Lifestyle?
Simply put, ongoing chiropractic check-ups and adjustments help to ensure that you can enjoy your life to the fullest extent in a body that feels and works at its possible best!
A chiropractor is a medical specialist who focuses on the identification, management, and avoidance of mechanical issues affecting the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. They use manual treatment, which involves adjusting the spine and other body joints to improve alignment, lessen discomfort, and encourage the body’s inherent healing capacity. In addition, chiropractors can guide ergonomics, exercise, nutrition, and other aspects of daily living. The practice is predicated on the idea that the body may heal without surgery or drugs if its musculoskeletal structure—mainly the spine—is appropriately aligned. Joint issues, headaches, neck discomfort, and back pain are frequently treated with their help. Chiropractors treat conditions related to your body’s structure, such as low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, migraine headaches, whiplash, sacroiliac pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. They adjust or your spine and other body parts to relieve pain and improve function. Chiropractic care is based on the idea that when your body is in proper alignment, you have a better chance of healing yourself. It’s important to note that chiropractors don’t prescribe drugs or do surgery. Rather, they adjust or manipulate your spine and other body parts to get them in the right position, or proper alignment.
What is an adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific low-force in a precise direction applied to a bone that is subluxated, “stuck,” or not moving properly. This “adjustment” adds motion to the spinal joints helping the bone gradually return to more normal motion and more normal position. By doing this the adjustment releases tension or stress from the neighboring spinal nerves and spinal cord, leading to relief, improved nerve function and improved health.
Are all patients adjusted the same way?
No. Dr. Jen will evaluate each patient’s unique spinal problem and develop an individual care program. The resulting recommendations are based upon years of training and experience. There are numerous techniques or types of spinal adjustments. Dr. Jen will tailor the type of adjustments given to suit each individual.
Do spinal adjustments weaken or loosen the spine in any way?
In a word, no. Spinal adjustments restore the normal, healthy motion and position that each spinal segment requires. Because spinal adjustments, delivered by a trained chiropractic doctor, do not injure or weaken the muscular and ligamentous structures of the spine they do not cause any weakening or “loosening” of the spine. In order for the spine to be strong and able to withstand the various forces and stresses of daily life the spinal bones must be in normal alignment and have their normal amount of movement. Spinal adjustments do just that.
How often should I get a spinal adjustment?
As soon as you develop “spinal nerve stress.” Since spinal nerve stress is often painless, it is best to have your spine checked regularly, just as you would have your teeth checked for “painless” cavities.
How safe is chiropractic care?
If you’re a first-time patient, it’s natural to have a lot of questions racing through your mind. One of the most common questions we hear from new patients is, of course, a very important one: Is chiropractic care safe? Generally speaking, the answer is a resounding yes. Based on a series of manual adjustments, chiropractors work to realign the body to heal muscles and ligaments and provide quick pain relief. These adjustments are gentle but firm, so that your body can heal naturally. While some patients may be concerned that these adjustments would hurt, generally, the opposite is true. Most patients report that chiropractic adjustments are soothing or even comfortable, and very few report any pain. Following a chiropractic session, however, it’s common to feel a bit sore in the part of your body that was treated. But this is actually a good sign as it indicates that your body is healing. This soreness is comparable to the feeling you get in your muscles after a workout. Many cite chiropractic care as a safer alternative to other types of treatment, such as invasive surgeries or medication. With surgery, there’s always the risk of complications or negative side effects—not to mention the long healing process that can keep you in bed for weeks. Additionally, with prescription medication, there’s also the potential for side effects or for some, addictive properties, such as a patient using pain medication for treatment. Receiving chiropractic care can help you avoid both of these concerns and utilize an approach to care that works with your body naturally. Chiropractic care has proven to be both safe and effective for countless patients. Not only that but engaging in regular visits to a chiropractor can boost your overall health and wellness and help you reduce the potential for future injuries.
If I start chiropractic care do I have to keep going?
Absolutely not. Similar to exercise, a person can begin, stop, or continue Chiropractic adjustments as desired. Spinal adjustments do not have an addicting effect, nor do they create a condition whereby a person is worse off after receiving spinal adjustments.
I am not in pain or sick should I see a chiropractor?
Most people that have their first heart attack had no idea they had a problem before. In the same way symptoms or the lack thereof are not a good way to judge one’s health. Pain and other symptoms often show up only after years of body malfunction. Most people maintain their automobiles much better than they do their own bodies. Chiropractic is a preventative proactive type of health care.
What is the biggest benefit to a Chiropractic Lifestyle?
Simply put, ongoing chiropractic check-ups and adjustments help to ensure that you can enjoy your life to the fullest extent in a body that feels and works at its possible best!
