The Council of International Organizations of Medical Sciences has stated, “The relationship between the medical and chiropractic professionals worldwide has become increasingly one of mutual respect and collaboration.”

In the October 2009 issue of O Magazine, Mehmet Oz, M.D. recommended chiropractic care as a better option than surgery for low back pain, stating, “The research is positive on Chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and stress relief—they all help ease back pain.”

According to Peter Curtis, M.D., with the University of North Carolina, “Doctors of Chiropractic are highly trained practitioners, qualified to diagnose disease entities and to refer patients when the treatment necessary is out of their scope of practice. The basic sciences taught in Chiropractic schools is the equivalent of those taught in medical schools.”

Doctors of Chiropractic are well-educated practitioners who are required to complete a minimum of six years of academic education and training. All fifty states recognize the practice of chiropractic and require that Doctors of Chiropractic are board-qualified, licensed, and regulated according to stringent criteria.

Most patients report that even when they have come into our office with severe pain, spinal adjustments are not painful. More often than not, patients report that they can “feel” the pressure lifting from the spine following an adjustment and often experience immediate relief from some pain. Some patients even tell us they feel a sense of total relaxation after an adjustment.

The sound is nothing more than a partial vacuum created when the vertebrae are manually adjusted. This sound may occur when spinal stress is released; although, pressure may be released with no sound at all.

Chiropractors don’t “treat” any disease or condition. We focus on identifying and correcting the source of your problem, rather than “treating” symptoms. That’s how we can provide long-term relief for sciatica, neck pain, arthritis, headaches, and lots more!

Although we may get you feeling more comfortable fairly soon, that doesn’t mean your injury or problem is fully corrected.

Acute stages of soft tissue injury (muscles, ligaments, nerves, tendons) of the spine may take anywhere from three weeks to three months to fully heal! Depending on how severely the tissue was damaged and the type of stress placed on it, you may need continued care after the pain is gone in order to keep you symptom and pain free.

As your Doctor of Chiropractic, I see value to anything that enhances your well-being and comfort, without jeopardizing your health. While Chiropractic care offers an effective, drug-free, non-surgical alternative, Chiropractors also recognize that no single health care profession offers a panacea to every health care need. Call us to see how we can help you!

They are safe when conduced by properly trained doctors, and when state and federal regulations are strictly adhered to. Chiropractic education provides more hours of education in diagnostic X-ray than medical and osteopathic pre-doctoral education provides.

Our office has chosen to utilize the services of outside X-ray facilities to ensure the safest and clearest X-rays possible. We most frequently refer to Radnet Medical Imaging and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, depending on your insurance provider and financial situation.

How long would you like to stay healthy, active, and energetic? Depending on your answer, you may benefit from at least a monthly Chiropractic visit to keep your spine in top condition for many years to come.

Just as you must continue to brush, floss, and keep regular dental visits to keep your teeth for a lifetime – taking care of your spine is a lifelong program of care that includes eating right, exercise, proper rest, and regular Chiropractic adjustments.

When you bend and twist a certain way and hear a popping sound, you aren’t necessarily giving yourself an “adjustment.” Chiropractic works because highly trained practitioners use specific adjustments on specific areas on specialized equipment.

Self-administered manipulation can produce serious problems. A word to the wise: Don’t try this at home!