What is a chiropractic adjustment?
The
chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a procedure that utilizes highly refined skills learned throughout chiropractic
education. Chiropractors typically use a hands-on technique to manipulate the affected joints of the body, usually the
spine, to reduce pain and improve joint function.
Is chiropractic safe?
Yes,
chiropractic care is safe and effective. All forms of healthcare contain some inherent risk, but there is little risk
when treatment is given by a licensed chiropractor. Statistics have demonstrated that patients have less risk receiving
chiropractic treatment than medical treatment, where drugs and surgery carry greater risk.
Can children be treated with chiropractic
care?
Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care, just like adults. Children tend to be very active
and often experience falls and sports injuries. These types of injuries can cause pain, stiffness, soreness and
discomfort that can be treated safely and effectively with chiropractic care.
Does it hurt?
Chiropractic
manipulation rarely causes discomfort and often patients feel a change in their symptoms immediately following treatment.
Some patient’s do report feeling sore after their first few adjustments. This is usually mild and similar to soreness
felt after exercising.
How long will it take and how many times
will I need to go?
Each patient and condition is different. Some patients have had pain, or discomfort so long
that they don’t even remember when it started. The body is incredible at healing itself given the right conditions.
However, the longer you have had the condition, the more likely your body has started to adapt and make changes in compensation
for the condition. If your condition is more recent usually the opposite is likely (refer to Phases of Care).
Why do I hear a popping sound sometimes
when I get chiropractic adjustments?
The spinal joints contain small pockets of air or gas bubbles and when stretched
quickly, as with some chiropractic adjustments, can create an audible cracking or popping sound.
Do I need a referral from my MD?
No,
you do not need a referral from your medical doctor before seeing a chiropractor. Federal and state regulations define chiropractors
as primary contact physicians.
