Frequently Asked Questions in Raleigh NC

Chiropractic is the science, philosophy, and art of adjusting the spine and extremities to improve nerve flow and joint function. This allows the nervous system and body to work to the best of its ability.

Chiropractors treat a long list of conditions: neck pain, headaches, TMJ, mid-back pain, low back pain, ear infections, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot/ankle pain, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis.

An adjustment is the physical or mechanical realignment of a joint to remove nerve pressure and restore normal movement.

Yes, chiropractic treatment is safe for all ages as long as a thorough exam is done and the right technique is used for the right patient. There is a reason chiropractors have some of the cheapest malpractice insurance of any healthcare provider.

Your number of treatments is based on your exam and x-ray findings and years of experience of treating similar conditions. Treatment options are also offered based on the patient’s decision for symptom relief or correction and stability of a condition.

Chiropractic provides many benefits from relief of pain, slowing the process of arthritis, improved balance and function to a boost in the immune system. Because the spine houses the spinal cord Chiropractic helps to improve all aspects of body function.

Most often, chiropractic adjustments are not painful. Sometimes a patient will be sore after an adjustment. Usually similar to working out after you have not done so in a while.

A typical visit lasts around 20 minutes.

In the state of NC, Chiropractors must also have obtained a Bachelor’s degree prior to receiving a Doctorate in Chiropractic. The Doctorate is a 4 year postgraduate degree, similar to an MD but we are not trained in Pharmacology and have much more extensive training in nutrition and vitamins.

Pregnant women can be treated safely throughout their whole pregnancy. Low back and pelvic pain is a common condition treated among pregnant women. We provide traditional and low force adjustments to pregnant mothers.

Chiropractic care is not addictive but many patients remark on how well their body feels and functions under regular chiropractic care.

The cracking sound heard during the adjustment or a knuckle popping is nitrogen gas being released from the joint when the joint space gaps.

As a Chiropractor, I cannot adjust myself. There is a potential for injury or creating hypermobility of joints if an individual attempts to do this.

Most insurance plans cover Chiropractic and we are also in network with most plans. Give us a call and my staff can verify that for you.

Chiropractic care is one of the most effective treatments when it comes to back and neck pain. But what is even more important is finding out where in the spine it is coming from and what the cause is. If your pain is from something that needs the attention of another healthcare practitioner, then we will refer you to our network of other doctors to get you the appropriate care.

Chiropractic care is very effective in treating headaches. Not only tension headaches but migraines as well. At the very least we can decrease frequency and intensity of headaches. Some headaches are also related to TMJ issues.

The difference between chiropractic care and physical therapy is that Chiropractors are taught specifically to manipulate the spine and extremities to provide relief, while physical therapists work more specifically with muscles to treat conditions and are not taught in school to do spinal or non-spinal adjustments.

We work with athletes at the collegiate and high school level as well as our weekend warriors. I can treat knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists, and ankles. Our cold laser is very effective in treating tendonitis at all joints. Again, if the sport injury is something that requires more attention than what we offer I have relationships with competent Orthopedists in our area.

Chiropractic almost always helps with posture. We do specific work in this office to regain loss of proper curvature in the neck through Chiropractic adjustments, exercise, and biomechanical techniques.

When you get adjusted, proper motion is restored to the joint complex reliving pressure off of nerve roots and pushing nourishing fluid into the spinal discs. This results in pain relief, relaxed muscles, and normalized nerve function.

Chiropractic is 100% safe for children. Although, depending on the age of the child, infants and young children are adjusted differently than adults at times. Many children and babies are helped with colic, ear infections, and trauma from falls. Kids are always welcome at this clinic as patients or if they are just coming with their parents.

Choose me as your Chiropractor if you want to be taken care of like family. I am caring, detail oriented, and still passionate about what I do after 22 years of experience.