What is chiropractic care?

A: Chiropractic care is a health care profession based on interactions of the spine and nervous system, as well as the surrounding muscles.

Are chiropractors doctors?

A: Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic (also known as chiropractors) are not medical doctors, but go through a similar education process to become licensed in the field of chiropractic care. In fact, educational requirements for chiropractors are among the most stringent of any health care profession.

What does a chiropractor treat?

A: Chiropractors are known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches. However the benefits of chiropractic care go beyond this and extend into general health as our core body structure affects overall function and health.

Are adjustments safe?

A: Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of most back and neck problems. Spinal adjustments are extremely safe when performed by a licensed chiropractor.

Why do adjustments sometimes make a popping sound?

A: The noises you hear resembling popping sounds are your joints releasing tiny pockets of air. A chiropractic adjustment does not affect the bones of either side of a joint; it affects the connective tissue that holds the joint together.

Are all patients adjusted the same way?

A: Each patient’s care is unique and therefore customized to meet their specific needs.

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

A: Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle.

Can I see a chiropractor if I am pregnant?

A: 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.