Often Asked Questions

1. What is Chiropractic?
2. What is an adjustment?
3. What can I expect from my first visit?
4. What is Physical Therapy?
5. What is Aqua Therapy?
6. What else can my Chiropractor do for me?
7. What types of injuries do you see most commonly?

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic health care primarily focuses on examining, evaluating and treating the neck, spine and pelvis to determine if any one area or many areas are malfunctioning and thus causing abnormal biomechanics or body movements. The joints and muscles of the body function most efficiently when they are in physical balance. The body is a biomechanical kinetic chain where abnormal movements at one line, or joint, can interfere with proper movements at other joints. During standing, walking or even sitting, our bodies are subjected to natural forces and postures that can inflict mechanical stress and strain throughout the interrelated chain of joints and muscles. Chiropractic care has treatments for reducing or correcting these problems so that normal, natural body function may be restored. This is called an adjustment.

 
What is an adjustment?

An adjustment uses a variety of scientific techniques and manipulation of muscle and joints to re-align the body's musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic adjustments are used to help get rid of pain. Adjustments are also used to keep acute or chronic conditions from reoccurring. In addition, adjustments are a drug-free way to ease back, neck, and joint problems and relieve headaches. 

 
What can I expect from my first visit?

A CONSULTATION AND EXAM WITH THE DOCTOR
This is where you can tell her what's wrong, what hurts, what happened, what your medical history is and how we can help you. You will receive a thorough physical examination and/or laboratory testing and X-rays if needed. A careful spinal examination and analysis will also be performed to detect any structural abnormalities.

 
What is Physical Therapy?

We perform most physical therapy right here in our office. This may consist of heat, ice, electrical muscular stimulation, traction, massage, ultrasound and joint mobilization techniques. The Doctor may also suggest hydrotherapy massage treatments on our AQUA-MED hydrotherapy bed.

What is Aqua Therapy?

Our office features a form of therapy that feels great and heals the body; it is called hydrotherapy. Our powerful and relaxing Aquabed hydrotherapy bed has been shown in international research to help relieve suffering caused from back pain. Studies have shown that patients treated with hydrotherapy on a regular basis heal more quickly than those who do not. Gift Certificates are also available in many denominations and would make the perfect relaxing gift for that special occasion.

What else can my Chiropractor do for me?

Chiropractic care is used by world class athletes such as Evander Holyfield, Mark McGuire, Arnold Schwartzeneggar and Tiger Woods to enhance health, wellness and athletic performance. It is not only a cure, but part of a maintenance program for better living!

What types of injuries do you see most commonly?

AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES - After an auto accident, it is imperative to be examined by a physician to ensure that you have no immediate health dangers that could be life threatening. It is also equally important to be seen by a chiropractor as soon as possible after any type of car accident. Recent research has shown that proper chiropractic care is the fastest road to recovery from the effects of whiplash. It is also the best way to manage the effects of the car accident on a long-term basis.

SPORTS INJURIES
Often times we "overdo" it while at the gym or exercising. We may stretch or strain a muscle, ligament or joint and find movement painful. Sports injuries respond well to chiropractic management. Often, getting an adjustment and appropriate physical therapy immediately after an injury can take days off your recovery time and reduce your pain without pain pills!

STRESS RELATED HEADACHES UPPER BACK & SHOULDER PAIN
This is perhaps one of my favorite areas to help my patients with. Those tension headaches, tight shoulders and neck pains that people have been told they have to live with can often be relieved through chiropractic care. Patients can often experience complete relief from these "stress" related complaints.