Precision Spinal Care

Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort because minimal force and gentle pressure are used. In fact, most patients feel relief immediately following treatment. Any reported soreness after an initial adjustment has been described as similar to that associated with starting a new exercise program. Drinking plenty of water, using an ice pack, and engaging in light stretching after your first visit can help ease any discomfort promote healing.

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches...particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments, and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. Chiropractors also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits.

The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the chiropractor a number of times. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that is conducted at home (i.e. taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks). A chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventive care thus making a certain number of visits sometimes necessary. Your doctor of chiropractic should tell you the extent of treatment recommended and how long you can expect it to last.

Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you crack your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

Doctors of chiropractic are educated as primary-contact health care providers, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system (the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the spine and extremities) and the nerves that supply them. Educational requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions. The typical applicant for chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding - four to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Doctors of chiropractic are educated in orthopedics, neurology, physiology, human anatomy, clinical diagnosis including laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, exercise, nutrition rehabilitation and more. Because chiropractic care includes highly skilled manipulation/adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical technique training to master these important manipulative procedures. In total, the chiropractic college curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency that is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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. Studies have shown that receiving regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy not only helps to control pregnancy-related back pains and occasional shooting pains down the legs, but also reduce the delivery and birthing times. In some instances, there are certain chiropractic methods that may even help with breech deliveries.

NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. This technique focuses on correcting misalignments in the upper cervical spine - specifically the atlas (C1 vertebra), which sits just beneath the base of the skull. Unlike traditional chiropractic adjustments that involve twisting or popping, NUCCA uses a highly specialized, non-invasive approach to gently realign the spine. By restoring proper alignment in the upper neck, the NUCCA technique aims to reduce pressure on the brainstem and improve overall nervous system function, which is often linked to migraine symptoms. How Misalignments May Trigger Migraines: The brainstem plays a critical role in regulating pain signals, blood flow, and neurological function. When the atlas is out of alignment, it can create tension or interference in these systems. This dysfunction may trigger migraine symptoms such as throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head, sensitivity to light or sound, visual disturbances, and nausea or vomiting. A NUCCA chiropractor gently restores balance to the cervical spine, potentially relieving the neurological irritation that can lead to migraines.

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, controlled force applied to a spinal joint that is not moving properly to correct structural alignment and improve spinal function, reduce pain, and enhance overall health.

Chiropractic treatments are considered one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies. Although minor soreness may occur, risks are very small, and many patients feel immediate relief after treatment.

Chiropractic manipulation uses minimal force and gentle pressure, rarely causing discomfort. Most patients feel relief immediately, with any soreness similar to that after starting a new exercise program.

Doctors of Chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, musculoskeletal injuries, and also provide guidance on diet, nutrition, and healthy habits.

Chiropractic care often requires multiple visits as treatments are hands-on and done in-office. The number and duration of visits depend on whether care is acute, chronic, or preventive.

Doctors of Chiropractic complete four years of pre-medical education plus 4-5 years of professional study including anatomy, diagnosis, orthopedics, clinical techniques, and more, totaling at least 4,200 hours of training.

Yes, chiropractic care is adapted to children and is gentle to address injuries or discomfort from physical activities or sports.

Yes, they specialize in the NUCCA Chiropractic Technique, a gentle, precise method focused on upper cervical spine realignment without popping or twisting.

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