Dr. Pham answers the top 8 frequently asked chiropractic questions
1- What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is health care based on correcting interference in the nervous system. This interference is caused by physical, chemical, and emotional stress. The chiropractic adjustment is used to remove the interference so your body will function at its optimal potential. This means you will be the best YOU can be.
2- What is an adjustment?
The purpose of an adjustment is to remove nerve interference from your body. An adjustment is a specific, non-invasive impulse or force that can be delivered manually or via tools such as the activator and mechanical drop pieces. The adjustment is fast and non-painful.
3- Do adjustments hurt?
Adjustments do not hurt. Whether the adjustment is delivered manually or with adjustment tools, the amount of force will be adapted to best fit your comfort level. Many patients feel relief instantly following an adjustment.
4- How often do I have to come?
This is up to you. You come as often as you want to heal, feel great, and feel revitalized! A program of adjustments will be planned to your needs. At the end of each set benchmark within the program, a physical exam will be used to ensure you’re on track to your goals. Your goals will determine the frequency and duration of your care plan.
5- Will I feel better after getting adjusted?
Most people respond positively immediately after an adjustment. However, how your body heals and responds to chiropractic care is unique. It is possible that several adjustments are required before you feel relief. In rare cases, a small percentage of people may experience temporary increase in their symptoms before they start to get better. Don’t let this discourage you and your path to better health.
6- Will this be expensive?
Investing in your health is priceless in value. Nothing matters more than health.
The cost of providing you with the best health care and programs is determined by your goals. Is it going to cost more than over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Perhaps. Is it as expensive as surgery, a life time dependency on drugs, or the cost of caring for unending disease? No.
For details and financial options, please contact us. We are happy to help you save money and benefit from the experience, up-to-date techniques, and level of health care we have to offer.
7- How long will it take to get adjusted?
We know your time is important. Your first exam will take about 45 minutes to an hour for a thorough exam, consultation, and program overview. Adjustments thereafter generally take between 15 to 30 minutes. However, if you will be requiring physiotherapy, acupuncture, or more one-on-one counseling time, we will schedule your appointment accordingly.
8- If I feel no pain, do I need to keep coming back?
Feeling “no pain” does not mean that underlying problems such as interference has been corrected. Our bodies are dynamic and have pain thresholds that must be met before your brain registers the feeling of “pain.” This means that it is best to complete a full course of treatment program to ensure long term benefits. However, your number of visits is entirely up to you but if you’re feeling “no pain” with regular chiropractic care, why would you choose to stop to go back to NOT feeling “no pain”? Do you stop going to the dentist because you don’t have cavities? No, routine check-ups ensure that you stay on the right track to a “no pain” life.
Chiropractic is health care based on correcting interference in the nervous system. This interference is caused by physical, chemical, and emotional stress. The chiropractic adjustment is used to remove the interference so your body will function at its optimal potential. This means you will be the best YOU can be.
2- What is an adjustment?
The purpose of an adjustment is to remove nerve interference from your body. An adjustment is a specific, non-invasive impulse or force that can be delivered manually or via tools such as the activator and mechanical drop pieces. The adjustment is fast and non-painful.
3- Do adjustments hurt?
Adjustments do not hurt. Whether the adjustment is delivered manually or with adjustment tools, the amount of force will be adapted to best fit your comfort level. Many patients feel relief instantly following an adjustment.
4- How often do I have to come?
This is up to you. You come as often as you want to heal, feel great, and feel revitalized! A program of adjustments will be planned to your needs. At the end of each set benchmark within the program, a physical exam will be used to ensure you’re on track to your goals. Your goals will determine the frequency and duration of your care plan.
5- Will I feel better after getting adjusted?
Most people respond positively immediately after an adjustment. However, how your body heals and responds to chiropractic care is unique. It is possible that several adjustments are required before you feel relief. In rare cases, a small percentage of people may experience temporary increase in their symptoms before they start to get better. Don’t let this discourage you and your path to better health.
6- Will this be expensive?
Investing in your health is priceless in value. Nothing matters more than health.
The cost of providing you with the best health care and programs is determined by your goals. Is it going to cost more than over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Perhaps. Is it as expensive as surgery, a life time dependency on drugs, or the cost of caring for unending disease? No.
For details and financial options, please contact us. We are happy to help you save money and benefit from the experience, up-to-date techniques, and level of health care we have to offer.
7- How long will it take to get adjusted?
We know your time is important. Your first exam will take about 45 minutes to an hour for a thorough exam, consultation, and program overview. Adjustments thereafter generally take between 15 to 30 minutes. However, if you will be requiring physiotherapy, acupuncture, or more one-on-one counseling time, we will schedule your appointment accordingly.
8- If I feel no pain, do I need to keep coming back?
Feeling “no pain” does not mean that underlying problems such as interference has been corrected. Our bodies are dynamic and have pain thresholds that must be met before your brain registers the feeling of “pain.” This means that it is best to complete a full course of treatment program to ensure long term benefits. However, your number of visits is entirely up to you but if you’re feeling “no pain” with regular chiropractic care, why would you choose to stop to go back to NOT feeling “no pain”? Do you stop going to the dentist because you don’t have cavities? No, routine check-ups ensure that you stay on the right track to a “no pain” life.