A spinal adjustment is one of the most important features in the process of spinal correction. The doctor of chiropractic applies specifically targeted movements that promote the optimal function of the nervous system and improve the strength of the spinal joints. They can be performed with the doctor's hands, a special chiropractic table or special instruments. For the typical patient, a spinal adjustment does not hurt. Each and every spinal adjustment that we employ is safe and effective.

No. Spinal correction processes are determined by the condition of your spine, specifically. Each patient is an individual case, evaluated and given recommendations for his/her age, size, and health goals. Our clinic's extensive evaluation process ensures that we fully recognize and understand your condition, limitations, and goals prior to developing your patient-specific care plan.

The vast majority of patients (80-plus percent) feel significantly better after one adjustment. The other 20 percent feel about the same or experience a little bit of soreness. If such soreness occurs, it's typically due to the lack of movement, tight muscles or advanced nerve involvement in the area of your spine requiring correction. The spinal correction process will physically move the vertebrae and affect the surrounding muscle tissue, which could cause short-term soreness in a small percentage of patients.

The ability to pop and crack your neck and back is a sign that your spine is weak, unstable, and at risk for developing additional health conditions over time. Specific spinal adjustments and the process of spinal correction will strengthen and stabilize spinal segments preventing spinal deterioration.

Yes, it certainly can. We have special instruments and a variety of techniques we can use to treat sensitive conditions like osteoporosis. Our specific evaluations help determine how we can best help you, regardless of condition. Often, when people have a significant single area of concern in their backs, they tend to forget the importance of maintaining the health of the rest of their spine. Surgeries commonly add stress and promote nearby tissue deterioration that should be managed proactively. One of the most common reasons for additional surgeries is mismanagement or non-management of the effects of the first surgery. We can help treat the segments of your spine surrounding the surgically treated area, so it stays strong from top to bottom.

Insurance coverage varies for chiropractic care. Each plan is slightly different—based on the policy as well as your health condition. However, most have a limit on what they will pay and do not pay for full corrective care programs.

Great question! I will say that this is a common misconception in the general public. Although many Chiropractors are known for helping people alleviate health ailments such as back and neck pain, the benefits of our services goes a lot further to assist those who do not have any physical signs of sickness, ailment, or disease. This is because we are able to help your body do what it does naturally, that is healing itself. In most cases, our bodies, under the correct circumstances, will fight off sickness, ailments, and disease on the onset of it trying to alienate our bodies. The fact is, that most health diagnoses are already affecting your body by a large percent before it is even noticed, detected, and diagnosed by a medical doctor. Traditional medicine has its place and it has helped and will continue to help a lot of people live longer lives. However, traditional medicine does not work unless you can tell and explain what symptoms you are experiencing and under what circumstances you get it. Having something like diabetes living in your body and undetected until you are at higher risk for other health diagnosis is not ideal for healthy, optimal living and well being. Even if you are a world triathlon runner and you eat healthy foods and exercise regularly, having the regular assistance from a skilled chiropractor whom you can help prepare your body for ultimate protection of even common health ailments such as the cold, flu, and allergies. Again, that is a great question and we will talk more about this subject throughout our website.

Subluxation occurs in the spine due to restricted flow of your nerves. This restricted flow process is not good and if untreated can lead to serious health problems in your body. Your spinal column is made up of 24 independently moving vertebrae which allow your body to move, twist, bend and perform many other movements. When any part of your vertebrae is restricted, you will feel pain, tingling sensations, numbness of the extremities, sharp pains, cold hands and feet, reduced flexibility and symptoms that traditional medicine often relates to more severe health diagnosis. Subluxations cause limited communication within your body's internal functioning system. This internal functioning system is called The Nervous System. The Nervous System problems begin in the spinal cord and affect the nerves flowing throught your body. Anyone, including avid weight lifters, runners, or those who sit at a desk, children, teens and elderly adults, anyone can get Subluxation. Subluxation does not discriminate on who it will and can affect.

Yes, we do! We accept most major carriers and the details for payment options can be discussed during your initial consultation.