Frequently Asked Questions

This is a very common misconception. It would be like saying “once you go to a gym you always have to go.” Of course you don’t always have to go to the gym but if you stop, you lose the muscle you have built as well as the endurance you have developed as well. It’s also like saying “once you eat healthy, you always have to eat healthy.” You don’t always have to eat healthy but when you stop and go back to an unhealthy eating lifestyle you will gain back the weight you lost and negate the nutritional health benefits. The spinal column needs to be looked at the same way – you don’t always have to go to a chiropractor but if you want to continue good spinal health, good joint movement and an improved functioning nervous system then it’s important to maintain it through regular chiropractic care.

It should not hurt but when some patients are in severe pain it can be a little uncomfortable when restoring proper motion to the spinal column. Being in practice for 25 years, I have become accustomed to working gently and compassionately with patients in severe pain to make them as comfortable as possible.

Chiropractic realigns spinal bones taking pressure off of the nervous system allowing the body to work at 100% to heal itself.Can chiropractic cure everything?

The birth process can be one of the most traumatic events placed upon the spinal column. As a child learns to crawl, cruise and walk they can fall up to 2500 times. Chiropractic care can fix these little problems early rather than trying to fix bigger problems later in life. Raising healthy children rather than fixing broken adults is the way to go.

Yes.The nerves in the lumbar portion of the spine control the abdominal organs and intestinal tract. When spinal bones put pressure on these nerves it can cause improper function and issues such as colic. Chiropractic removes the nerve pressure and allows the body to function normally.

Most insurance companies provide some coverage but only allow enough visits to get you out of pain but not fix the problem. We provide family plans and affordable care whether you have insurance coverage or not.

It depends on what the problem is, how much care you need and how long the care plan will take.

NO! Chiropractors are primary care providers and do not need a referral from your primary.

We will work with all doctors – orthopedics, neurologists, physical therapists and your primary MD. We will do whatever it takes to get you well and we are always happy to work with your healthcare team to achieve it as quickly as possible.

We will do a complete health history, exam and computerized spinal scan on your initial visit. In order to determine if chiropractic is right for you and what needs to be adjusted, we sit and analyze your scan and exam findings and come up with the best course of action for you. We provide care on the second visit once we know all the specifics to ensure your safety and that what we do is highly beneficial for your well-being.

We sure do. Once we get a good understanding of your citation we can provide at home exercises and stretches to get you better faster.

Yes! Every case is different and depends on what type of surgery but most of the time areas above and below the surgery can be aligned to keep the spine healthy and strong while reducing the need the need for additional spinal surgery.

The birth process can be one of the most traumatic events placed upon the spinal column. As a child learns to crawl, cruise and walk they can fall up to 2500 times. Chiropractic care can fix these little problems early rather than trying to fix bigger problems later in life. Raising healthy children rather than fixing broken adults is the way to go.

Yes.The nerves in the lumbar portion of the spine control the abdominal organs and intestinal tract. When spinal bones put pressure on these nerves it can cause improper function and issues such as colic. Chiropractic removes the nerve pressure and allows the body to function normally.

When we adjust children it is very different from adjusting an adult. It is a very gentle sustained pressure – the same pressure you could put on your closed eyelid without causing pain to your eyeball.

My 4 children were all adjusted minutes after they were born. It usually involved a crowd of delivery nurses surrounding me to watch and then hearing them say “that’s it”? It’s extremely safe, effective and gentle.

It depends on their birth process and any other issues discovered during their exam.

It depends on the exam findings for each pregnant individual.

Of course – we are always open to working with and communicating with ob/gyn’s, Doulas and midwives

No

Sports chiropractic care determines mechanical issues in your spinal column and surrounding structures that have been affected by your particular sport or activity. We then come up with a care plan designed to correct the problem, and allow you to function at the highest athletic level possible without causing further damage.

Yes

Yes. We have therapies designed to reduce swelling, increase healing blood flow to the area and promote movement to restore natural movement to the affected area.

It helps them function at a higher level, decrease the chance of repetitive stress injury and they are injured, it helps them return to action faster and miss less time.

Yes. We work with your insurance company and your attorney. We will provide whatever documentation necessary to get you the coverage you were promised in your policy.

We do not do them on-site but will refer you out to a local diagnostic facility and provide you with everything you need to have the studies completed.

Usually about 45 minutes. We respect your time so we try to be as efficient as possible without rushing the process.

Yes, we can do that.

At times we can refer out for massage or physical therapy if needed.

Whiplash, neck injuries, headaches, sprain/strains, radicular pain into the upper or lower extremities and many more.