1. Are Chiropractic adjustments painful?
On rare occasions there can be some discomfort during the adjustment especially if the person is extremely locked up. There is sometimes general soreness the day following an adjustment similar to working out or exercising, though this does not happen often.
2. Do any of the therapies such as laser, shockwave or dry needling hurt?
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Laser therapy is painless, you will feel a relaxing warm feeling though some peoples skin is more sensitive so we always ask to let us know if the laser is too hot.
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Shockwave therapy and Electrotherapy is used to the patient’s tolerance and can be adjusted up or down to the individuals comfort level.
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Dry needling should be painless and is used to relax muscles. A person may feel an initial poke but the dry needle should not be uncomfortable, if it is we remove the needle.
3. Are Chiropractors Doctors?
The short answer is yes. Chiropractors spend four years in chiropractic school to become doctors of chiropractic. Chiropractors also have to pass a four-part board examination, that includes a practical, in order to be licensed to practice. Many of the classes chiropractors take are similar to a traditional medical school curriculum, but as Chiropractors look at the body from more vitalistic perspective than medical doctors, the chiropractic curriculum can differ.
4.Is Chiropractic Safe?
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest nondrug, noninvasive forms of health care available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small, some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.
5.What conditions do Chiropractors treat?
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. They are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches using their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. DCs also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions may involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury.
6.What is the popping or cracking sound associated with Chiropractic?
Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.
7.Does every patient get adjusted the same way??
Each patient’s care is unique and therefore customized to meet their specific condition and needs. I will modify adjustments based on your size, weight, age and health condition.
8.Is chiropractic safe during or after pregnancy?
Many pregnant women find that chiropractic adjustments improve the pregnancy experience and make delivery easier. Adjustments are adapted to accommodate the stage of pregnancy and the unique needs of each patient.