Frequently Asked Questions

How does chiropractic work?

Isn’t it just a "placebo effect’?"

Is chiropractic scientific?

How can the spine affect your health?

What can chiropractic cure?

Do I have a slipped disc?

Do I have a pinched nerve?

How do you get subluxations?

How do I know if I have a subluxation?

Can children get subluxations?

Can subluxations clear up on their own?

What does an adjustment feel like?

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Will adjustments make my spine too loose?

Can the bones move too much?

What makes the sound during the adjustment?

Are all patients adjusted the same way?

What’s the best adjusting technique?

Can I adjust myself?

How many adjustments will I need?

Is it safe for pregnant patients to have chiropractic care?

Why do newborns get chiropractic adjustments?

Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery?

Can patients with osteoporosis get chiropractic care?

How long until I’ll feel better?

How long will I need chiropractic care?

Will I receive any medication for my pain?

Why don’t medical practitioners and chiropractic doctors get along?

What if my policy doesn’t cover chiropractic?

Will I ever be normal again?

What if chiropractic doesn’t work?

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