What Can I Expect on My First Visit?

To determine the degree of misalignment and exact adjustment required, the doctor uses a Neurocalometer to read the temperature of the spine, 3-D spinographic x-rays, and leg length measurements. These tools reveal the exact malposition of the Atlas and/or Axis and tell the chiropractor the correct manner in which to reposition the vertebrae. The adjustment itself is barely felt by the patient and requires no forceful twisting, pulling or cracking of the head and neck.

Do I Get Adjusted Each Visit?

It is impossible to predict in advance the number of adjustments any given case requires. At each follow-up visit, the chiropractor will take a neurocalometer reading and leg length measures to determine if misalignment or interference exists. If the measures indicate no misalignment or interference, no adjustment will be done. If misalignment or interference is detected, then nerve pressure has returned and you will receive an adjustment. Remember...it is not how much we do, but how right what we do is.

The speed with which people recover depends on several factors:

  • Amount of damage done
  • How long the patient's disorder has been present
  • Consistency of treatment (i.e. continued removal of interference)
  • Patient's cooperation with chiropractor's instructions
  • Age of patient

Why Must I Return for Check-Ups?

People lose sight of the objective when they feel they are not "getting enough for their money" if they are not adjusted each visit. Chiropractic care is different from traditional medicine, because we emphasize the need to be "health conscious" rather than "treatment conscious." Health is the objective and results are what you want. Adjustments are not what you are paying for; You are paying for the process of getting well. Chiropractors look farther than just today or tomorrow. In order to get you well and keep you well, you must trust their judgment regarding the need for an adjustment during your check-up.

Do I Need to Do Exercises or Take Supplements?

Chiropractic is an exclusive process. It is not necessary to diet, take supplements, or indulge in rigorous exercise, massage, sun baths, etc. You did all these things, and they failed to provide relief. Why repeat failure methods? We do recommend avoidance of aspirin and other painkillers. These drugs block nerve flow, when we are working to restore nerve flow.

How Many Visits Before the Pain Goes Away?

You may not be restored to health immediately following removal of the nerve pressure. It sometimes takes nature weeks or months to rejuvenate worn out cells and tissues after an adjustment. Although there is correction taking place and damaged parts being repaired, you may still have some pain. Nature works in humans as she does in plants. If a plant is withering and dying from the want of water, it does not immediately blossom forth following administration of water. Water is what the plant needed, just as your body needs nerve force. Time factor is an important element in the plant growing back to normal as it is also an important factor to the body in its process of getting back to normal.