WHAT’S AN ADJUSTMENT?
Chiropractic adjustments add motion to spinal joints or extremities that aren’t moving right. Some methods use the doctor's hands, an instrument or a special table. There square many ways to adjust the spine..
WHAT MAKES THE POPPING SOUND DURING AN ADJUSTMENT?
Lubricating fluids separate the bones of each spinal joint. Some chiropractic techniques can produce a sound when the gas and fluids in the joint shift. It is like opening a bottle of champagne or removing a suction cup. The sound is interesting, but it isn’t a guide to the quality of the adjustment.
ARE ADJUSTMENTS SAFE?
Yes, many recent studies found that adjustments are “remarkably safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over the counter pain reliever. Your doctor will perform a thorough exam to identify the rare case where chiropractic care might be unsuitable for your condition.
HOW MANY ADJUSTMENTS WILL I NEED?
The number of treatments varies with each patient and their individual health goals. Many patients have relief within a week or two of treatments. Visits become less often as you spine stabilizes. In chronic cases complete healing can take months. In acute case healing may only take a couple of weeks.
CAN I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR AFTER BACK SURGERY?
YES, Rest assured that your chiropractor will avoid the area of surgery in your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the area that was surgically altered. These areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
WILL I HAVE TO KEEP COMING BACK FOR CARE ONCE I START?
After patients get the relief they want, many choose to continue with some type of periodic care. These visits can help detect and resolve new problems before they become serious. Our job is to offer you the very best care and your job is to decide how much of it you want.
CAN I ADJUST MYSELF?
NO! Some people can make their joints “pop,” but that’s not an adjustment. Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments. Adjustments are specific and take years to master. Even your chiropractor must see another chiropractor for their adjustments.
WHY DO BABIES AND CHILDREN GET ADJUSTMENTS?
Even today natural childbirth methods can affect an infants spine. Studies suggest that colic, unusual crying, poor appetite, ear infections or poor sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Pediatric adjustments are gentle and use no more pressure than you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato.
