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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: WHAT IS A VERTBRAL SUBLUXATION?
There are 24 movable bones in your spine. A Vertebral Subluxation results when one of these bones loses its normal alignment or motion causing it to disturb nerve structures in your spine.
Q: ARE SUBLUXATIONS ALWAYS PAINFUL?
Not always!! Long Standing chronic subluxations are not usually painful. Acute subluxations on the other hand, can cause extreme neck and back pain.
Q: WHAT IS AN ADJUSTMENT?
An adjustment is a specific manual procedure using carefully directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal bones to their normal position and motion, eliminating nervous system interference.
Q: DO ADJUSTMENTS HURT?
NO! In fact most people feel a sense of ease and relaxation after an adjustment.
Q: IS IT NECESSARY TO RECEIVE MULTIPLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR A CONDITION?
Usually, yes. The body needs both time and repetition to retrain the muscles supporting your spine and to reestablish the proper position and motion of individual vertebrae.
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO START FEELING BETTER?
Children respond quickly. Adults take longer as most spinal problems result from years of neglect. Progress depends upon your personal history, diet, exercise and regularity of your adjustments.
Q: HOW SAFE IS CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
Exceptionally safe. Years of training and experience of giving thousands of adjustments leave little chance for receiving any serious negative reaction to your chiropractic care. In fact research shows that adjustments are 1000 times safer than taking over the counter pain medication.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I LEAVE IT ALONE?
The degenerative effects of spinal decay worsen with time. Pain may dissipate, but will often return months or years later, only as a far worse condition. Unfortunately, long standing spinal problems are difficult or sometimes impossible to correct.
Q: CAN I BE ADJUSTED IF I AM PREGNANT?
Yes! It is important to maintain proper spinal alignment and nerve function during this time. In fact research has shown that labor takes less time and is less painful for those mothers that undergo chiropractic care during their pregnancy.
Q: CAN CHILDREN RECEIVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
Yes! Sports, falls, learning to walk, or even the birthing process can place a great deal of stress on the spine. Left alone, these traumas can hinder a child's growth and affect their health. Regular spinal check-ups promote normal development and prevent problems from occurring.
Q: WHY DO PATIENTS WHO BEGIN WITH BACK RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS LATER DISCOVER OTHER PROBLEMS IMPROVE?
Our goal as chiropractors is to alleviate irritation to the nervous system. This allows the brain to communicate better with the rest of the body. This in turn leads to better function.