Commonly Asked Questions About Chiropractic
1) What is an ‘Adjustment’?
A chiropractic adjustment is given to align the subluxation to take pressure off the spinal cord and nerves. This will restore proper nerve supply to the body’s organs and allow normal body function. An optimum functioning spine equals optimum health.
2) How does an Adjustment feel and how long will it take?
Patients report that being adjusted feels great. However, in some cases the individual may be sore the first couple of times.
An adjustment takes only a minute or two…but the vital nerve energy it releases can last for hours, days or even weeks, depending on the stage of your care.
3) Is Chiropractic safe?
While 2,000 people will die from aspirin this year and thousands more from surgery and drug reactions, chiropractic is safe, so safe that malpractice for chiropractors costs a fraction of what other types of physicians pay.
4) What reasearch has been done on Chiropractic?
Literally thousands of health studies including research by the U.S. government have shown that chiropractic is beneficial in maximizing health, boosting immunity, relieving the symptoms of sickness and disease, and restoring normal function back to the body.
5) Should I be adjusted if I am Sick?
An adjustment will help your body regain control and balance to better fight off your condition.
6) Can I be adjusted if I have had an operation on my spine: have old, weak, brittle or broken bones?
There are very many gentle techniques that can be employed to assure proper safety, for newborns to the elderly.
7) Can I be adjusted if I am Pregnant?
For normal development of the baby and ease and safety of the birth, being adjusted during pregnancy is essential.
