Common Questions
What causes Subluxations?
Subluxations develop from stress. There are three types of stress that we are under every day, Physical, Chemical and Mental. Physical stressors include injuries, accidents and falls. Chemical stressors include pollutants in our environment, ingredients in our food and other items we put into our bodies. Mental stressors can come from arguments, work, family and financial concerns. Each type of stress has the same effect on the body which can decrease the effectiveness of the nervous system.
Does an Adjustment Hurt?
Having an Adjustment does not hurt. A patient may experience some areas of the spine or muscles around the spine that are tender while the doctor is performing their assessment but the adjustment does not cause pain. Both Dr. Ramos and Dr. Pye use low force techniques which are more comfortable for the patient.
What are the cracks and popping noise?
The noise that is heard sometimes during the adjustments is a release of built up gasses from the joint due to improper motion.
I heard once you see a Chiropractor you always have to go back.
A patient does not have to go back to chiropractor once they have had treatment and have had relief from their symptoms. Many patients choose to continue to see a chiropractor on a maintenance program to make sure that their nervous system is working properly. A Chiropractor maintains the spine like a Dentist maintains your teeth. Some patients decided to stop care once their pain has subsided and choose to come back if their pain comes back. Either option is welcomed and completely up to the patient. People who do choose to continue on a maintenance program tend to notice more benefits from the regular adjustments. Many articles have been published showing how individuals under chiropractic care tend to have fewer illnesses, miss less work due to sickness, and also tend to recover quicker from an injury because their spinal health is regularly checked.
I heard Chiropractors cause people to have strokes.
From the mid 1990's to the mid 2000's a correlation developed between individuals under chiropractic care and suffering a Vertebral Artery Dissection. Since 2005 many studies have been published that have disproven this correlation. One such study by David Cassidy DC, PhD, DrMedSc looked at all of the individuals who suffered a vertebral artery dissection from 1993 to 2002 in Ontario. He found there was no difference in seeing a Medical Doctor or a Doctor of Chiropractic and the incidence of suffering this type of stroke. What was found was that individuals who had this type of stroke in progress suffered from neck pain and headaches. To get relief they would visit their MD's and DC's for help. Both profession misdiagnosed the stroke. Medical Doctors would perscribe medications for the pain while Chiropractors would perform adjustments and hence was where the correlation began. The likelihood of a chiropractic adjustment causing a stroke is 1 in 5.85 million adjustments. In our office we look for certian symptoms, perform test and ask anyone with a headache or neck pain certian questions to rule out the possibility of a Vertebrobasilar Artery Insufficiency which can lead to a stroke. If you have a headache with neck pain and also have nausea, dizziness, double vision or vision problems, sudden numbness/weakness of the face, arm or leg on one side of your body, difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, difficulty walking, or involuntary rapid eye movements get to an emergency room immediately!
By using the Activator Instrument in our office for neck adjusting we can reduce the chance of a stroke even more. By eliminating any twisting or bending of the neck, and the rest of the body for that matter, less stress is put on the other structures of the spine (muscles, ligaments, arteries). This reduces the chance of tightening up or guarding against the adjustment and reduces the chance of any strain of the spinal structures.
Is Chiropractic safe for children?
Chiropractic care is extremely safe for people of all ages. From a newborn to a senior, Chiropractic is a safe alternative method to stay healthy. Children especially should see a Chiropractor to help eliminate any underlying issues received through a difficult birth, a major fall, or sporting injury from causing trouble later in their life. Everything that happens to you through your life stays with you unless properly addressed. So a minor fender bender as a teenager my cause you chronic neck or back pain as an adult. Chiropractic has also had great success in helping children with bed wetting, asthma, colic and many, many more. Consider having your child assessed today!
Please see www.icpa4kids.org for more information on Chiropractic and Children.
Subluxations develop from stress. There are three types of stress that we are under every day, Physical, Chemical and Mental. Physical stressors include injuries, accidents and falls. Chemical stressors include pollutants in our environment, ingredients in our food and other items we put into our bodies. Mental stressors can come from arguments, work, family and financial concerns. Each type of stress has the same effect on the body which can decrease the effectiveness of the nervous system.
Does an Adjustment Hurt?
Having an Adjustment does not hurt. A patient may experience some areas of the spine or muscles around the spine that are tender while the doctor is performing their assessment but the adjustment does not cause pain. Both Dr. Ramos and Dr. Pye use low force techniques which are more comfortable for the patient.
What are the cracks and popping noise?
The noise that is heard sometimes during the adjustments is a release of built up gasses from the joint due to improper motion.
I heard once you see a Chiropractor you always have to go back.
A patient does not have to go back to chiropractor once they have had treatment and have had relief from their symptoms. Many patients choose to continue to see a chiropractor on a maintenance program to make sure that their nervous system is working properly. A Chiropractor maintains the spine like a Dentist maintains your teeth. Some patients decided to stop care once their pain has subsided and choose to come back if their pain comes back. Either option is welcomed and completely up to the patient. People who do choose to continue on a maintenance program tend to notice more benefits from the regular adjustments. Many articles have been published showing how individuals under chiropractic care tend to have fewer illnesses, miss less work due to sickness, and also tend to recover quicker from an injury because their spinal health is regularly checked.
I heard Chiropractors cause people to have strokes.
From the mid 1990's to the mid 2000's a correlation developed between individuals under chiropractic care and suffering a Vertebral Artery Dissection. Since 2005 many studies have been published that have disproven this correlation. One such study by David Cassidy DC, PhD, DrMedSc looked at all of the individuals who suffered a vertebral artery dissection from 1993 to 2002 in Ontario. He found there was no difference in seeing a Medical Doctor or a Doctor of Chiropractic and the incidence of suffering this type of stroke. What was found was that individuals who had this type of stroke in progress suffered from neck pain and headaches. To get relief they would visit their MD's and DC's for help. Both profession misdiagnosed the stroke. Medical Doctors would perscribe medications for the pain while Chiropractors would perform adjustments and hence was where the correlation began. The likelihood of a chiropractic adjustment causing a stroke is 1 in 5.85 million adjustments. In our office we look for certian symptoms, perform test and ask anyone with a headache or neck pain certian questions to rule out the possibility of a Vertebrobasilar Artery Insufficiency which can lead to a stroke. If you have a headache with neck pain and also have nausea, dizziness, double vision or vision problems, sudden numbness/weakness of the face, arm or leg on one side of your body, difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, difficulty walking, or involuntary rapid eye movements get to an emergency room immediately!
By using the Activator Instrument in our office for neck adjusting we can reduce the chance of a stroke even more. By eliminating any twisting or bending of the neck, and the rest of the body for that matter, less stress is put on the other structures of the spine (muscles, ligaments, arteries). This reduces the chance of tightening up or guarding against the adjustment and reduces the chance of any strain of the spinal structures.
Is Chiropractic safe for children?
Chiropractic care is extremely safe for people of all ages. From a newborn to a senior, Chiropractic is a safe alternative method to stay healthy. Children especially should see a Chiropractor to help eliminate any underlying issues received through a difficult birth, a major fall, or sporting injury from causing trouble later in their life. Everything that happens to you through your life stays with you unless properly addressed. So a minor fender bender as a teenager my cause you chronic neck or back pain as an adult. Chiropractic has also had great success in helping children with bed wetting, asthma, colic and many, many more. Consider having your child assessed today!
Please see www.icpa4kids.org for more information on Chiropractic and Children.
