Frequently Asked Questions in Naperville IL

According to The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, "Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs and surgery. Chiropractic focuses on the relationship of the structure of the spine and the function of the nervous system and how that relationship affects the restoration of health.

Common musculoskeletal conditions treated:

• low back pain and stiffness
• neck and upper back pain and stiffness
• mid back pain and stiffness
• headaches and migraines
• leg and arm pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling
• extremity joint pain and dysfunction
• automobile accident and whiplash injuries
• lifting injuries
• sports/athletic injuries
• slip and fall injuries
• chronic injuries
• dizziness and vertigo
• infantile colic

The spinal adjustment or manipulation is the process in which the doctor of chiropractic skillfully applies controlled force into one or more “subluxated” or misaligned vertebrae of the spine. The adjustment is delivered using the hands or by using a specialized mechanical tool.

Chiropractic treatments are extremely safe for people of all ages. Unfortunately, some critics of chiropractic care have attempted to manipulate the public into thinking chiropractic treatments are dangerous. Nothing could be further from the truth. Chiropractic treatments are among some of the safest treatments used in the healthcare field.

The typical patient will encounter 3 phases of care. The first phase is the therapeutic or pain relief phase which focuses on providing symptomatic relief. The second phase is the corrective care phase which addresses tissue healing and returning function to normal. The third phase is the goal which is the wellness phase which consists of periodic spinal care to prevent new injuries, minimize future flare-ups of old injuries, and prevent degenerative spinal changes from occurring.

There are many benefits to chiropractic care with both short-term and regular chiropractic care. Some of the benefits are listed here:

• Spinal and extremity pain relief
• Headache and migraine relief
• Increased mobility and range of motion
• Decreased stiffness and muscle spasm
• Increased performance and energy
• Increased sense of well-being and relaxation
• Decreased tissue inflammation
• Increased joint health
• Increased balance and coordination
• Reduced degeneration and risk of injury

Many patients feel instant relief immediately after their treatments. In fact, most look forward to their chiropractic treatments. In patients suffering from back or neck some discomfort may be experienced, but we provide treatment modifications to reduce the possibility of discomfort.

There is a difference between the way chiropractors approach patients and care. I thoroughly evaluate patients and identify and correct the cause(s) of the patient’s issues rather than focus more on treating the symptoms. I believe that correcting the cause of the problem provides significant long-term benefits over only treating the symptoms.

The first appointment is the longest. We ask that patients plan an hour for their initial consultation and exam. The appointments following the initial appointment may take anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes depending on your specific need and treatment plan that we design for you.

Similar to the requirements of medical schools, prior to entering chiropractic college students must first complete 2-4 years of premed undergraduate studies. During this time there is an emphasis on basic sciences including organic chemistry, physics, biology, and psychology. Upon successful completion of the undergraduate studies, those students accepted to chiropractic college enter a 4–5-year academic program which is similar to medical school. Course work includes an in-depth study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, radiology, biomechanics, spinal adjustive techniques, including a variety of other health related areas. During the academic 4-5 year program, students must successfully complete a number of national board examinations which are required for licensure. In addition, students must spend several hundred hours of internship in which they treat patients suffering from true health ailments while under professional supervision. This ensures that the graduating doctors of chiropractic will have the necessary education, skills, and clinical experience to provide safe and effective chiropractic health care.

Absolutely in fact it is very beneficial for pregnant women to see chiropractors. Not only for the woman but for the baby as well

No, chiropractic care is not addictive.

Between the joints you have a fluid that can shift and form gas bubbles when bones are out of alignment. When an adjustment is applied to align the bones, the movement lowers joint pressure which causes the gas bubble to rapidly collapse and that is where you hear the popping sound or joint cavitation.

No you should not attempt to perform chiropractic adjustments on yourself. You might move the bone in the wrong direction, move the wrong bone, or you might injure your muscles which could lead to more pain and discomfort.

Most insurance plans do cover chiropractic care. We provide a verification of insurance based on our recommendations for care and let you know before we start care what your insurance covers and what your cost is ahead of time.

Chiropractic care can help with back pain

Chiropractics can treat neck pain

Chiropractors can help with headaches

Chiropractors focus on spinal alignment and improving joint function, while physical therapists focus on improving function throughout the body through exercises and stretches

Yes chiropractors can help with sports injuries

Yes chiropractic care can improve posture

The adjustment is a safe, natural, noninvasive procedure used by the chiropractor to restore and improve health. The adjustment or spinal manipulation refers to the process in which the chiropractor skillfully applies controlled force into one or more “subluxated” or misaligned vertebrae of the spine.

Chiropractic care is safe for children. In fact it can provide effective relief for children suffering from ear infections, infantile colic, constipation, and other ailments. Chiropractic is also safe and effective for children with autism, ADHD, bed wetting, improve sleep patterns, prevent poor posture, recovery from injury, better athletic performance, as well as improve their immune systems.