Chiropractic News entries

When people move their necks and hear a cracking sound, did they just give themselves an adjustment?

Tweet No. A chiropractic adjustment is a specific force applied in a specific direction to a specific vertebra. It is impossible to adjust yourself. Some people will suddenly jerk their head to the right and left to produce a popping sound. This is dangerous and is a sign that something is locked up in the [...]

Who are the best candidates for nonsurgical spinal decompression?

Tweet Patients that will benefit most the from the DRX 9000 True Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Systemâ„¢ may be those with: Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs that is more than four weeks old; Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that is more than six months old; Persistent pain from degenerated discs not [...]

Can you exercise your problem away?

Tweet Stretching and exercise are critical to fixing spine problem. However, if the alignment of your spine is not correct the exercises you do will stabilize the spine in a misaligned position. If a spinal mechanical problem exists in your spine, which a chiropractor refers to as a “subluxation”, exercise will not remove the problem. [...]

What to expect on a visit to the chiropractor

Tweet I have been asked about what one should expect on a visit to a chiropractor’s office. On your first visit, you will complete a case history form where you explain your concerns and give us a picture of your past and current health. Then the chiropractor will go over this form with you and [...]