No. Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force that’s applied in a specific direction to a specific joint, it is virtually impossible to perform an adjustment on yourself correctly, safely, and accurately. It is possible to twist, bend, and turn in certain ways to create a "popping" sound that sometimes accompanies a chiropractic adjustment. Unfortunately, this type of joint manipulation is usually counterproductive, often making an already unstable spine even more unstable, and can sometimes be dangerous. A spine adjustment is not for amateurs!

No. A chiropractor evaluates each patient's unique spinal problem and develops an individual treatment plan. Each chiropractic adjustment builds on the previous adjustment. The resulting recommendations come backed by years of experience and training. Each patient's care is unique and different from all other patients.

Yes. Unfortunately, more than half of those who have back surgery discover that their original symptoms return months or even years later. They then face the prospect of another surgical procedure. This common occurrence is referred to as "failed back surgery syndrome." Chiropractic care may help prevent repeated spinal surgeries. In fact, if chiropractic care is chosen as a treatment option initially, back surgery can often be avoided in the first place.

Not always. A subluxation is like a dental cavity - you may have it for years before symptoms finally appear. That's why regular spinal checkups are essential. Although it might be possible to know you have a subluxation, it is rarely possible to be sure you don't. Periodic spinal checkups are always a good idea, and they promote good health from the inside out.

Significant spinal trauma can occur at birth which is why many parents have their newborns checked for vertebral subluxation. It’s important to note that an chiropractic adjusting procedures are adapted for the child's spine. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed aside end up being traced to the spine later. When a chiropractor is allowed to check a child’s spine early, it can help prevent health problems that emerge in adulthood. Many parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and enjoy better health than their peers.

No. However, chiropractic care is proven to help with a very wide variety of health problems outside of "back" problems because of improved nerve system function. With a normal nerve supply, the body's natural healing capacity can improve a variety of health-related issues.

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No. Physical exercise is essential to your good health, but without normal spinal function, a physical workout will put added wear and tear on improperly functioning spinal joints.

No. If chiropractic care was addictive, there would certainly be an increase in healthy people, and chiropractors would not get patients who last saw a chiropractor "a few years ago when their back went out." However, it is possible to get used to feeling less stressed, more balanced, and more energetic due to regular chiropractic care. Although chiropractic care is not addictive, good health is!

Yes. Chiropractic care has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that doesn’t rely on invasive procedures or addictive drugs. As proof, all one has to do is compare malpractice rates between chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. Chiropractors' malpractice premiums are a just a fraction of those paid by medical doctors.

Any time is a good time for a better-functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments help with pregnancy discomforts, like sciatica, improve their pregnancy, and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Also, certain chiropractic techniques can be used to help properly position the baby for delivery. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient’s size, weight, age, and condition of health.

Actually, adjustments do not always produce a sound. Often, however, adjustments do create the sound of a spinal "release," or "popping" sound. The sound is caused by gas rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created when the joints are slightly separated. This sound is painless and totally harmless.

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is subluxated, "locked up," or not moving properly. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to eliminate interference to the nervous system, improving spinal function and overall health. 

There's nothing mysterious about chiropractic. It's a natural method of healthcare that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems, rather than just treating the symptoms. Chiropractic is based on a simple but powerful premise. With a normally functioning spine and healthy nerve system, your body is better able to heal itself. That's because your spine is the lifeline of your nervous system. It controls feeling, movement, and all functions through your body.

Chiropractors base their care on the detection correction, and prevention of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments). We use specific spinal adjustments to correct the spine, improve nerve system functions, and reduce nerve interference. Osteopaths use drugs, surgery, and other traditional medical therapies and only occasionally use manipulative procedures.

Doctors of chiropractic are well-educated. Chiropractic education and medical education are similar in many respects and different in others because chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery, and medical doctors do not correct vertebral subluxations. After graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree, each candidate passes the demanding four-part National Board Examinations. Then, doctors apply to a governmental or professional licensing board and must pass a more difficult test before being granted the privilege to practice. A chiropractor's education, however, never ends. Most doctors complete regular postgraduate instruction for license renewal and to stay current on the latest research and adjustment techniques.

Chiropractors take X-rays to reveal the internal structure and alignment of the spine. We are also concerned about underlying disease processes and disorders of the spine such as spinal deterioration, arthritis of the spine, abnormal development, bone spurs, disc disorders, tumors, and spinal curvature. X-rays also provide a blueprint for correcting the spine back to optimal health and alignment.