Frequently Asked Questions about Chiropractor
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic is a therapy where the practitioner uses the hands to help the spine and joints to move properly and be lined up properly
What conditions can be treated with chiropractic care?
Most conditions and people can benefit from chiropractic. The most common reasons people see a chiropractor are neck pain, headaches, TMJ, low back pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, and sciatica
What can I expect during my first visit to a chiropractor?
On your first visit, we will try to get to know you are your condition. We will ask you questions about your problem, what you have done in the past, and your growth goals. We will do an examination which may or may not include x-rays
Is chiropractic care safe?
Yes, the Mayo Clinic says Chiropractic adjustments are safe when performed by someone trained and licensed to deliver chiropractic care.
What services does Mercer Island Chiropractic offer?
We offer Chiropractic care for relief or maintenance. Weight loss. Life coaching from Bob Procttor. Aesthetics and PRP platelet-rich plasma
How can chiropractic care help me?
It can help to take pressure off nerves. This will help decrease inflammation. It will help increase your motion. Slow down degenerative processes; you often don’t get sick as much and have more energy. It feels great and Dr. Jeff gives a good adjustment
Does chiropractic care accept insurance?
Yes, we do try to work with most insurance carriers as well as do personal injury
Is there a fee for a chiropractor consultation?
We don’t charge for a consultation. It’s a great way to see if our office fits and if chiropractic is right for you
How often should I get chiropractic adjustments?
It depends on your goals. Some go one time only and some go 2-3 times a week
How long is an appointment at Mercer Island Chiropractic?
The first and second visit takes 30-45 minutes each additional appointment is about 10 minutes
How does corrective care differ from regular chiropractic care?
The goal of corrective care is to restore the curves and the alignment from front to back. The spine will wear out and it will generate faster. If things are not lined up, the body will not work as well because of the bones of a place they can pinch nerves and I could shut down the flow of energy. We use X-rays of posture, range of motion, and many other tests to determine how healthy the spine as what needs to be done to correct it.
What conditions or issues can be addressed through corrective care?
Any problems could potentially be helped if the body is working in function properly, which it should if the spine is lined up there’s no pressure in the spinal cord, and spinal nerves in the body will work and function better. People often as they had more range of motion, less pain, more energy, fewer headaches, Lesnick pain, and less back pain, and their main system functions better.
How long does a typical course of corrective care last?
Typically somebody’s spine or posture can be changed in weeks. We take re-X-rays to see how things are progressing and improving.
What techniques or methods are used in corrective care? What are several techniques or methods for this office?
We focus on Petitbon and chiropractic biophysics. These are both excellent techniques for restoring the curve in Normal curve and alignment and getting it to stay that way. There are specific adjustments to help improve the curve in the deck.
Are there any risks or side effects associated with corrective care?
Corrective care like chiropractic care is relatively risk-free the most common side effect is the muscles could be sore. The pain could potentially be made worse for a brief period, most of the time, though, as the structure improved, and the posture improved the symptoms improve.
How many visits are typically required for corrective care?
It just depends on the patient in the age and how much arthritis is present. Typically it can be away from 24 to 36 Adjustments to completely correct, somebody’s posture and structure
Will I experience pain or discomfort during corrective care sessions?
There might be a little bit of mild discomfort if things are stuck and not moving properly. There could be some swelling and some soreness but usually people feel better after they get adjusted, and as the range of motion improves the Bosch improve stay feel better and have more energy.
Can corrective care help prevent future injuries or problems?
If the spine is lined up properly it is less likely that it’s going to be injured and you’re going to have an accident. Herniated discs and other problems happen because things are under more stress and they’re out of alignment and unstable. Improving the structure and stability will make it less likely to have further injury
Do I need a referral from a medical doctor to receive corrective care?
Most of the time you do not need a referral from your MD. We do have a lot of medical doctors that we work with and that’s usually not a problem with getting a needed referral It’s very rare that insurance requires a referral. Our office can help with that to take care of the whole problem and all the insurance needs.