Frequently Asked Questions in Cadiz OH

A system of holistic medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are believed to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs of the body.

Neck pain, Headaches, Shoulder Pain, Hand, wrist, and elbow Pain, Fibromyalgia, Back pain, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, Knee Pain, Feet and ankle Pain, Hips and Pelvis pain, Constipation, Pregnancy discomforts, Colic and constipation in infants. Muscle pain/aches, Sciatica

A chiropractic adjustment is a therapeutic treatment where a licensed chiropractor uses their hands or instruments to manipulate the joints of the body.

Chiropractic care is completely safe when is done by a licensed professional who is trained to do chiropractic care.

That is dependent upon how your body reacts to adjustment, and how well the adjustment holds. We are training the body to stay in the correct alignment after being misaligned for so long.

Minimizing migraines and neck-related headaches, improves posture, reduces pain and improves range of motion, improves joint functions, mobility, boosts energy, provides mental clarity and focus, and helps relieve pregnancy and postpartum pain. This also helps prevent long term musculoskeletal problems in children and adults.

After a chiropractic adjustment, you may feel tired or sore. Some people may get a mild headache. There are temporary side effects.

A chiropractic adjustment can be uncomfortable but it should never cause extreme amounts of pain. Majority of the time it feels very good.

My mission is to help families and individuals by giving chiropractic care to as many people as possible in a caring and friendly environment. I was to educate as many patients into understanding why they are feeling the way that they are, and encourage and show them ways to help live a pain free life.

The first initial appointment is the longest; it lasts about 30-45 minutes. After that appointment the appointment should be around 10 minutes or longer depending on the patient's current condition.

Chiropractors obtain a undergraduate bachelors degree before going to a four year chiropractic program minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical internship. Then must pass four sets of national board exams plus a state exam to obtain a license. Chiropractic must complete 36 continuing education hours every two years.

100% yes, this can help manage pain in your back, hips, joints, and establish balance in the pelvis to make for a smooth birth.

Chiropractic care is not addictive, unlike drugs chiropractic adjustments do not interact with your brain's neurotransmitters nor do they alter your body's physiology to create dependency for them.

There are gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide that are released from your joints when moved back into the correct position. The gas gets trapped in the joints when you move or stretch. The same thing happens when you pop your knuckles.

We advise patients to not adjust themselves. Chiropractors are trained to move the joint that is misaligned. When you adjust yourself, you may be moving a joint more out of alignment than putting it back into alignment, which can lead to more problems.

Yes some insurance do cover chiropractic care, at my office I am all self pay cost for the first year while I get credentialed with all insurance companies in my surrounding area.

Yes, when you are experiencing this pain it is most often from when one of the spinal bones becomes misaligned causing the muscles, tendons ligaments and nerves in the back to become irritated and inflamed. With an adjustment and modalities we can put that misalignment back into place and take the pressure off which then helps the pain to be relieved.

Yes most people are not aware of how important their spine health is, this means we have continuing traumas to the spine over time causing the spine to be misaligned and “locked up” this will then cause damage to the disc, the vertebrae itself, and the spinal nerves. We can get to the root of the issue and this will result in reduced pain, improved range of motion and adding more mobility and flexibility to the area.

We can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, relieve stress and tension disorders, overall give them a better quality of life.

Chiropractors focus on the health and well-being of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system by using chiropractic adjustments, modalities and therapeutic exercises.

Physical therapists focus on the musculoskeletal system with the intention of maintaining and restoring maximum motion and movement.

Chiropractic care paired with physical therapy can help optimize maximum healing for patients.

Yes, we focus on the musculoskeletal system which is ideal for rehabilitation from sports injuries, We use techniques that are non-invasive such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and joint mobilization to address the injuries and help boost general health and wellness.

Yes, we use adjustments to correct misalignments, conducting a thorough assessment of your total body alignment to identify problem areas that are affecting your posture. We will also teach/educate how to permanently fix posture to improve your overall wellbeing and the quality of the life you live.

During the adjustment, a chiropractor applies a force to the area of that spine that is not functioning correctly or is misaligned. This force promotes alignment to the spine which then reduces pain, symptoms, mobility issues and stiffness.

Pediatric care is safe and effective for treating various conditions including, but not limited to, colic, ear infections, constipations, seizures, and even bedwetting. The techniques for children are very gentle and are very different from those used on adults.