Saint lucie west chiropractic

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: [Does a Chiropractic Adjustment Hurt?]
A: No.  A chiropractic adjustment performed by a trained professional should not hurt. However if the body part is inflamed and painful the adjustment might hurt the already sensitive tissue

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Q: [Is Chiropractic safe?]
A: Yes.  Chiropractic treatment is by far one of the  safest types of health care treatment available.

 

Q: [Do Chiropractors only work on backs?]                                                                          A:  No.  A Skilled Chiropractor can successfully adjust any joint in the body, as well as performing some soft tissue mobilization.

 

Q:  [Are Chiropractors real Doctors?]   

 A:  Yes.  All states are slightly different, but on average a doctor of chiropractic must complete approximately eight years of college and pass national and state boards to practice in the U.S.A.                                                 

 

Q: [Once I go to a Chiropractor, do I have to keep going for the rest of my life?]                                                                                A:  Yes and No.  A Chiropractor is just like a dentist or an M.D.  You first saw these specialist when you were little and you still see them every 6 months to a year for maintenance and health.  Care of your bones are no different than care for your teeth.  If you neglect  them they will be more susceptible to degeneration and decay.                                                                       

 

 

 

Q:  [Are all Chiropractors the same]                                        A:  No.  Just like all Dentists, Medical Doctors, and Surgeons have their unique specialties, and techniques, so do Chiropractors.  You might get fantastic results from one and moderate results from another. 

 

Q:  [Can a Chiropractor work on me if I have a Herniated disc?]                                                                                  A:  Yes.  A chiropractic adjustment is one of the few successful means of treating a disc bulge or herniated disc problem.  The adjustment takes some of the pressure off of the disc and allows it to retract.