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Question: What is a chiropractic adjustment?
Answer: A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific, controlled force in a precise direction that is applied to a spinal joint not moving properly or locked up. The purpose of this natural and safe procedure is to correct structural alignment and eliminate interference in the nervous system. For the patient, this means improved spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in health and wellness. If you're dealing with back pain, contact Precision Spinal Care to request an appointment.

Question: Are chiropractic treatments safe?
Answer: Chiropractic treatments are widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small.

Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness, stiffness, or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours. For effective and safe neck pain treatment, get in touch with Precision Spinal Care today.

Question: Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
Answer: Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort because minimal force and gentle pressure are used. In fact, most patients feel relief immediately following treatment. Any reported soreness after an initial adjustment has been described as similar to that associated with starting a new exercise program.

Drinking plenty of water, using an ice pack, and engaging in light stretching after your first visit can help ease any discomfort promote healing. You should also avoid any strenuous activity or excessive motion. If you're looking for a sciatica chiropractor, please get in touch with Precision Spinal Care to request an appointment.

Question: What conditions do chiropractors treat?
Answer: Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well-known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches...particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 39% of adults in the United States experience back pain, and about 26% report having back pain at any given point in time, so back pain is one of the most common conditions chiropractors address.

They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments, and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. Chiropractors also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits. Contact Precision Spinal Care to discuss neck pain treatment, or other treatments.

Question: Is chiropractic treatment ongoing?
Answer: The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the chiropractor a number of times. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that is conducted at home (i.e. taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks).

A chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventive care, thus making a certain number of visits sometimes necessary. Your doctor of chiropractic should tell you the extent of treatment recommended and how long you can expect it to last. A neck pain treatment may last longer than treating lower back pain, for example. Contact Precision Spinal Care to learn more.

Question: Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted?
Answer: Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you crack your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved. If you're looking for the best chiropractor patients turn to, get in touch with Precision Spinal Care today.

Question: What type of education and training do chiropractors have?
Answer: Treating back pain requires a high degree of education. So, doctors of chiropractic are educated as primary-contact health care providers, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system (the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the spine and extremities) and the nerves that supply them. Educational requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions. The typical applicant for chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding - four to five academic years of professional study are the standard.

Doctors of chiropractic are educated in orthopedics, neurology, physiology, human anatomy, clinical diagnosis including laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, exercise, nutrition rehabilitation and more. Because chiropractic care includes highly skilled manipulation/adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical technique training to master these important manipulative procedures. In total, the chiropractic college curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency that is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Contact the doctors at Precision Spinal Care and let our highly educated staff give you the care you need.

Question: Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?
Answer: Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle. To speak to a chiropractor for kids, contact Precision Spinal Care today.

Question: Can I see a chiropractor if I am pregnant?
Answer: Many pregnant women find that chiropractic adjustments improve the pregnancy experience and make delivery easier. Adjustments are adapted to accommodate the stage of pregnancy and the unique needs of each patient. Studies have shown that receiving regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy not only helps to control and treat pregnancy-related back pain, as well as occasional shooting pains down the legs, but also reduce the delivery and birthing times. In some instances, there are certain chiropractic methods that may even help with breech deliveries. Contact Precision Spinal Care to discuss chiropractic procedures during pregnancy.

Question: What Is the NUCCA Chiropractic Technique?
Answer: NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. This technique focuses on correcting misalignments in the upper cervical spine - specifically the atlas (C1 vertebra), which sits just beneath the base of the skull. Unlike traditional chiropractic adjustments that involve twisting or popping, NUCCA uses a highly specialized, non-invasive approach to gently realign the spine.

By restoring proper alignment in the upper neck, the NUCCA technique aims to reduce pressure on the brainstem and improve overall nervous system function, which is often linked to migraine symptoms.

How Misalignments May Trigger Migraines:
The brainstem plays a critical role in regulating pain signals, blood flow, and neurological function. When the atlas is out of alignment, it can create tension or interference in these systems. This dysfunction may trigger migraine symptoms such as throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head, sensitivity to light or sound, visual disturbances, and nausea or vomiting. A NUCCA chiropractor gently restores balance to the cervical spine, potentially relieving the neurological irritation that can lead to migraines.

To discuss the NUCCA Chiropractic technique with one of the best chiropractors patients turn to, contact Precision Spinal Care.

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