Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care
Thank you for considering our chiropractic services!
Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions our patients ask. If you need more information or don’t see your question here, please reach out. We look forward to helping you achieve better health.
How does the chiropractor measure progress?
Our progress is measured by how well we help you meet your goals. Chiropractically, this would include goals around the state of your spine and what your condition costs you. Are you able to chase your kids around the house? Can you stand all day at work without a break? Can you sleep through the night? Eventually, the goals change, and then we are concerned with your overall health, including both the state of your spine and your ability to do your next 5k, lose that next 20 lbs, or get that promotion at work.
What are the risks and benefits of chiropractic treatment?
Being nervous about your first chiropractic adjustment is natural. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. No treatment plan is without risk, though the risk of a chiropractic adjustment is small. Not every chiropractic adjustment will leave you feeling relieved, but be assured, any adjustment that improves the overall structure of your spine is an improvement. Health isn’t how you feel. It’s how you heal. And from a risk/reward ratio, the small risk of an adjustment and the massive reward of living life on your terms is nothing compared to the risk of surgery or drugs (both of which will likely end up in more surgery or drugs to cover the side effects of the previous surgery or drugs).
Does the chiropractor provide any additional services?
We take a holistic approach to your health. This includes neuromuscular re-education via whole body vibration therapy, which helps bring a certain physical therapy element into your chiropractic adjustment by training your muscles to support the adjustment. We also have a full spectrum infrared sauna to help promote your body’s healing. Finally, all patients have access to our Metabolix program, which includes lab testing for a variety of metabolic of gastrointestinal issues, and a host of workshops, community dinners, and outreach initiatives.
What is the chiropractor's approach to patient education?
We believe that a doctor is a teacher, and if your doctor isn’t teaching you, it’s time to fire her and find another. We believe that chiropractic isn’t about the adjustment. It’s a message-based mission designed to empower you to honor your God-given design for health—real health, on your terms. This means we hold a variety of workshops, masterclasses, and community dinners to empower you and your family to be healthy. We are community-driven, so a lot of our education initiatives are outside of our office in workplaces, at festivals, or anywhere people meet. After all, Chiropractic is a mission.