Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down the spinal cord, and out to every organ and tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body is working right.

Improper motion or position of the moving bones of the spine called a subluxation can interfere with this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function of affected organs and tissues. Specific spinal adjustments can help improve mind/body communications. Health often returns with improved nervous system control of the body.

Chiropractic adjustments usually involve the doctor's hands or a specifically designed instrument that delivers a brief and highly accurate thrust that helps add motion to subluxated joints. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to improve nervous system function and improve health.

The number of adjustments and time required varies with each patient's age, health history, and the severity of their subluxations. Many patients may experience pain relief with a few adjustments while chronic problems may take several months to stabilize fully. Office visits become less frequent as your spine heals. Our treatment recommendations and professional fees are reviewed with each patient before treatment begins. How long you benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.

No. The doctor evaluates each patient’s unique health history, age, and spinal problem to determine the best form of care for that individual.

The disc is a soft pulpy "shock absorber." It has a fibrous outer ring that holds in a jelly-like material. A "slipped disc" is a common way to refer to a wide variety of disc problems. However, a disc can't slip because of the way it attaches to the spinal bones above and below it. A disc can bulge. It can tear. It can herniate. It can thin. It can dry out. And it can collapse. But it can't slip.

A pinched nerve is rare. It is more likely that an adjacent spinal bone irritates, stretches, rubs, or chafes a nerve. These subluxations distort the nerve messages sent between the brain and the body. This can produce unhealthy alterations to the organs and tissues connected by the affected nerves.

Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are "remarkably safe." By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare the statistics - adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.

Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved level. These areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care.

Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover it can take many weeks or months. Many factors can affect the healing process. How long have you had your problem? Are you keeping your appointments? Are you getting the proper rest, exercise, and nutrition? Do you smoke? Are you in otherwise good condition? Within a short period of time, most patients sense enough progress to fully carry out their doctor's recommendations.

Even today's "natural" childbirth methods can affect an infant's spine. Preliminary, studies suggested that colic, unusual crying, poor appetite, ear infections, or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Pediatric adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, the doctor applies no more pressure than you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato.

If we're unable to find and correct the cause of your particular problem, we will refer you to other specialists who may be able to help. Your health is our primary goal.