Frequently Asked Questions
Bob The Chiropractor
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Is it ok that I "crack" my own back?
It is ok that your back “cracks”, but please do not force your spine to “crack”. Imagine that your spine is like a dog attached to a chain in the yard. The dog will try to move around the yard in any way that it can. This means it will pull the chain in any manner that it can.
If there are any links in the chain that are stuck or can not function properly, the other links take on the stress of the pulling from the dog. This additional stress on the other links can create them to breakdown and possibly make the chain fail.
The pulling of the chain by the dog is the force that people put on to their spine to get it to “crack”. Please allow a chiropractor to restore the proper function of your spine and therefore not allow your spine to fail like the chain.
Can I get my friends to adjust me?
Yes, only if they are a chiropractor. Please do not allow untrained people to put improper stress on your spine.
Once I see a chiropractor will I have to see one for the rest of my life?
Most chiropractic patients first receive care when they are experiencing pain, this pain is a sign of the dysfunction of their spine. The dysfunction has usually been occurring for some period of time. This period of time can range from months to years. This dysfunction is most often connected to some sort of trauma or stress do to our daily lives. Most chiropractic patients continue care after their pain has gone away to completely remove the dysfunction or to maintain their spine throughout the stresses of daily life.
Can I afford chiropractic health care?
Yes, everyone deserves chiropractic health care. We offer care at rates almost anyone can afford.
What kind of training does a Chiropractic doctors undergo?
To receive the doctor of chiropractic degree, candidates must complete extensive undergraduate prerequisites plus four years of graduate-level instruction and internship at an accredited chiropractic institution. This process enables the doctor of chiropractic to thoroughly evaluate a patient, address disorders relating to the spine and determine the need for referral to another health care provider.
Does Chiropractic gets you back to work sooner after an injury?
In 1971, the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Study showed that people under chiropractic care were able to return to work in half the time as those receiving medical care — and their chiropractic costs were less than 25% of medical costs.
Does Chiropractic care has advantages over other methods?
Chiropractic care showed a distinct advantage over medical doctor care for low back pain and disability. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Haas et al (2004).
What should I wear to my appointment?
We recommend wear something comfortable and easy to move in for your appointment.
How popular is seeing a Chiropractor?
Millions of Americans routinely opt for chiropractic services, and this number is rapidly growing. In 1993, more than 30 million consumers made chiropractic a regular part of their health care program.
How is Chiropractic care compared to traditional medical care?
The Ontario provincial government of Canada commissioned a study and found that there was an “overwhelming body of evidence” that chiropractic methods were superior, more therapeutically effective, cost efficient, safer, more scientifically based and had a much higher level of patient satisfaction than traditional medical care.
Does Chiropractic reduces disability time?
In 1986 the Florida Workers’ Compensation Study showed that the duration of disability was 51.3% shorter for chiropractic patients, and the cost of chiropractic care was 58.8% less than medical care.
Does Chiropractic treatment successfully treats back ailments?
A two year study conducted by the Italian government followed 17,000 patients. The dramatic results showed that patients under chiropractic care had their hospitalization for back ailments reduced by 87.6% and their work loss was reduced by 75.5%.
How Satisfied are Chiropractic patients?
In 1991 a Gallop Poll revealed that 90% of chiropractic patients felt their treatment was effective. A 1989 report in the Western Journal of Medicine stated that patients of Chiropractors were three times more satisfied with their care than patients of family practice medical doctors.
What education institutions do Chiropractors study at?
Chiropractic specialists have studied at well-regarded institutions, including the Southern California University of Health Sciences. These institutions’ rigorous, hands-on approach to chiropractic education has led to unparalleled recognition by accrediting agencies and tremendous career success for their alumni.
Our goals are to provide your body with a controlled force to
create more motion and function within that area of your spine.
Our offices are built for you.
We will work to get you back to achieveing the goals you have in life.
We mix chiropractic care with physiotherapeutic methods, exercise, and nutritional coaching.
Our goal is to provide you with fast quality care, we know your time is important.
Everyone deserves chiropractic care.