Frequently Asked Questions in North Augusta

A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments and manipulations to other parts of the body to realign the bones and joints to help reduce pain, restore range of motion, and improve flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Daniel David “DD” Palmer is the father of chiropractic. The first chiropractic adjustment was given in September of 1895 to a deaf janitor whom lost his hearing due to a misalignment in the spine. Manipulation of the spine was not something new in 1895, but DD Palmer was the first to use specific contacts of short-leverage points for making specific spinal “Adjustments”. 

Diversified technique - This hands-on technique refers to the patient lying on a table while the chiropractor adjusts the spine.

Activator technique - This is a handheld adjusting instrument used to deliver a gentle impulse into the vertebral segments of the spine or the extremities.

Thompson or Table Drop technique - This involves the table dropping a fraction of an inch when the chiropractor applies pressure to make an adjustment.

There are a couple of factors that come into play when wondering about the number of sessions a patient will need. A patient’s diagnosis, severity, and goals will determine the recommended sessions potentially needed.

Chiropractic care is one of the safest noninvasive treatments someone can receive to help with neuromuscular and skeletal issues. With all medical treatments, there is not a complete guarantee of side effects, so you will want to ensure you are receiving chiropractic care from someone who completes a thorough consultation and examination as well as ensuring that it is done by licensed chiropractor.

If the Doctor of Chiropractic feels that chiropractic adjustments are an appropriate treatment for you, the most common side effect is soreness.  The soreness is described to be like the soreness you might feel after a strong workout at the gym.  Soreness is typically minimal, and the doctor can advise the patient on after treatment recommendations to reduce the chance of soreness.

A Doctor of Chiropractic can treat a variety of different conditions.  The most common conditions include: Neck Pain, Headaches, Back Pain, Sciatica, and motor vehicle injuries such as whiplash.

The popping sound you hear is the tiny pockets of air being released from between the joints. This can help reduce the pressure on your spine.

Not all patients are adjusted the same way. Regardless of the adjusting technique, the adjustment is tailored to each patient’s age, condition, and spinal problem.

NO, an adjustment is not painful. There will be some pressure applied during the adjustment, but the doctor and our staff will walk and talk you through every aspect of your first adjustment.

Yes.  Chiropractors begin their education by getting an undergraduate degree with a focus in the sciences. After graduation, they move onto a chiropractic program with both classes and hands-on experience. All states in the United States require that chiropractors obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from a Council on Chiropractic Educations (CCE) accredited college.

Yes! Routine chiropractic care is an excellent choice during pregnancy. Chiropractic care can help manage possible pain you experience during pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, establishing pelvic balance and alignment is a great reason to receive chiropractic care during pregnancy. Potential benefits also include reducing time of labor and delivery, reducing nausea, and help maintain a healthier pregnancy.

After a motor vehicle collision, the human body typically goes through three phases of healing.  The first is the inflammatory phase where inflammation travels to the injured area.  Anti-inflammatory modalities are often used to reduce inflammation.  The second healing phase is the repair phase where scar tissue is laid down over the musculoskeletal system.  Chiropractic adjustments can aid during the repair phase of healing to improve range of motion.  The third phase is the remodel phase where the soft tissue organization is determined.  Flexibility and strength are key components to focus on during this remodel healing phase.