Recommending that patients return for periodic visits is no different than dentists recommending monthly to yearly visits to help prevent cavities and gum disease. After resolving your pain issues, most chiropractors will give you the option to receive periodic chiropractic care to minimize the likelihood of future recurrences or development of new problems. But it’s still just an option which you can choose to take advantage of, or not.

Between the bones that make up a joint, you will find an envelope with fluid in it. When a chiropractor gently shifts a joint back to where it’s supposed to be, the envelope releases gas that’s in the joint fluid, and that creates the sound you hear.

While chiropractors are definitely known for manual manipulations and adjustments, they can also receive special certificates/training to provide very effective treatment for a huge variety of different soft tissue disorders. Therapies like Graston Technique ®, Active Release Therapies ® and Shockwave Therapy are all modules that chiropractors can choose to get certified for. This provides them with even tools to help conditions of the joints of  extremities, like the ankle, knee and shoulder.

They don’t! However, some adjustments can require that quite a bit of pressure be applied to a certain area of your body. This can produce some discomfort if you’re sensitive from the pain you’ve been experiencing. Your chiropractor can, and will, modify adjustments to your needs and comfort level.

Your chiropractor will collaborate with you on a maintenance plan: this can include anything from step-by-step stretches, exercises, or  changes to routine that you can follow on your own.  You’ll find that the benefits of the care you’ve received are prolonged and the risks or re-injuring yourself are lower.

There is no “one size fits all” formula for the duration of a chiropractic treatment plan. Your doctor will assess your needs at the beginning of your treatment plan, and construct a schedule that works best for you and addresses the underlying health issues.

Appointment lengths can vary depending on the kind of treatment required. Your initial visit can take up to an hour, as your chiropractor will spend time discussing your case, and working with you to determine a plan that works best for you. 

The work and play of daily living puts strain on our bodies. As a result, you may suffer from headaches, migraines, neck, back, or joint pain. Alternatively, you may have pain due to an injury, accident, illness or long-term condition.

But you don’t have to have pain to consider seeing us. Chiropractors can be instrumental in education around prevention. Schedule a free consult to see if we can help.

Chiropractors help relieve pain, allowing patients to live active, and pain-free lives. They utilize a hands-on, non-invasive, and drug-free approach that is safe and effective. Treatment modalities can include a variety of manual “adjustment” techniques to soft tissue therapies, needling, shockwave, exercise rehabilitation, and patient education.

First and foremost, comfort is key!

You will likely be asked to lie down, you may be asked to show your range of motion, or demonstrate some stretches. Ideally, the clothing will allow full range of movement. Clothes that are stretchy, like yoga pants, will be most comfortable. Tight jeans, belts, and short tight skirts, would be more restrictive. 

Everyone, and every condition, is individual. It is also important for your chiropractor to adjust to how your body responds to chiropractic treatment. Ultimately, you — and your chiropractor — decide how often you need an adjustment. By knowing your body and how it responds to adjustments, you can decide what works best for you.

Multiple factors can provide insight into the recommended frequency of your visits.

• How severe is your pain/injury?
• How long have you had it?
• Overall health and activity levels – certain people respond faster to treatment.
• What are your goals? Everything from increased range of motion to running pain free is factored in to your plan. 

Treatment plans can vary greatly – people who have had pain for a long time, or have a more severe injury may, in the initial phases, receive the best results from seeing the chiropractor 2-3 times a week for a few weeks, and then tapering down. Those in a more optimal state may find that chiropractic care at once per month works well for them, and others may simply come in when the pain returns.

On your initial visit, your chiropractor will ask questions related to your health. It’s important that they know about the pain that you are experiencing, previous injuries, medication you are taking, and any surgeries. After understanding your condition, they will do an exam, which may involve range of motion testing, orthopedic testing, strength testing, and reflexes. Sometimes imaging (x-rays) may be requested in order to rule out certain conditions. The chiropractor will then explain what may be causing your condition and provide a variety of therapeutic options. You will work together to come up with a treatment plan.