Frequently Asked Questions in Garner NC

It's the movement of a bone at the joint by hand or an instrument that is performed by a chiropractor or chiropractic physician.

Yes! Just look at our malpractice insurance rates. It's very safe for all ages.

When misaligned bones in the spine are compromised or moved out of their normal position, it puts improper pressure onto the nerves, which control and coordinate all functions. Chiropractic care removes improper nerve pressure so you can function at your best.

No. They can feel weird and sound funny, but mostly the patient just feels some pressure from a manual or instrumental adjustment.

This varies by case and patient.

A strength of my practice is education of your condition and an honest conversation about what we can and can't do. During the first visit, you'll do most of the talking. I'll give my report of findings during the second visit. By the third visit, you'll have a full understanding of your condition and how we plan to help

A full visit typically lasts between 15 and 20 minutes and is shorter when there's no therapy involved.

All chiropractors have 4 years of undergraduate studies followed by another 4 years of chiropractic school.

Yes! We simply take this into consideration before performing an adjustment and make sure mom is comfortable and baby is safe. Healthy mom = healthy baby!

No—but feeling good is.

The popping you heard occurs when air bubbles or nitrogen gas pockets in the joint are released when moved.

Self manipulation is non-specific and non-diagnostic, so you can “pop” your joint but it’s not considered an adjustment because there's no targeted approach. What segment did you pop, and did it need to pop? Chiropractors are specifically trained to get the right pops for the right reasons.

• Neck Pain: Yes
• Back Pain: Yes
• Sports Injuries: Yes
• Headaches: Yes
• Posture: Yes
• Extremity Pain: Yes

Yes! As we like to say, chiropractic is safe from womb to tomb.

Pain is the last symptom to show up and the first to go away. Treating the pain is important, but it's not the determining factor in your spinal health. If your goal is to live below the threshold of pain— where at any moment a subtle bend, lift or misstep can cause you to experience pain—then you have that choice. But I'd rather you have a say in your health and a trusted partner to help you get and stay there. I'll be there for you, but you also need to do the work. The world is rough on our bodies, and regular tune-ups are vital in keeping you healthy and feeling good.