Q: What is a chiropractic adjustment?
An adjustment is the primary means a chiropractor uses to help the body release patterns of accumulated stress, rebalance its movement and alignment, and revitalize its function.  There are many techniques and approaches, each with a specific intent and unique benefit.  The area of focus is most often the spine due to its intimate relationship with the body’s nervous system.  Because the nervous system is the master controller of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body, reducing stress on the nervous system through chiropractic adjustments will help create improved health in the entire body. 

Q: Will adjustments hurt?
An adjustment in our office is a gentle and rejuvenating experience.  We care for newborns, infants, children, teens, college students, and the full spectrum of adults.  Your adjustment is specific to your needs and the whole process is explained to you in advance.   Most people notice many positive changes in their body very quickly after being adjusted.  Some patients may experience mild soreness after their first few adjustments, just like beginning a new workout routine at the gym, but this is the exception.  

Q: How many adjustments will I need?
We are here to help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life and will recommend the best type of care for your needs and goals!  When determining the right amount of care for you, five main factors are considered:  1) your age, 2) your overall level of health, 3) the severity of your condition, 4) how long you have had your condition, and 5) what your ultimate goals are. If you are young, in good health, and have a mild concern that occurred very recently, you will need far fewer adjustments than if you are older, in poor general health, and have been struggling with a problem for many years. That is one reason children get the most benefit from chiropractic care.  The total number of adjustments you will need also depends on whether you are interested in merely reducing immediate pain or in creating optimal long-term health.  Millions of people each year maintain a regular schedule of adjustments as part of their strategy for long term wellness and maximized living. 

Q: Will there be any side effects?
The amazing thing about the human body is that it is all connected.  Everything affects everything else.  As a result, an adjustment has effects on every level of your physiology and produces many favorable and positive changes in your body.  What is awesome is when a person comes in with the intention to address a particular concern, such as neck pain, and soon find out that their digestive challenges, breathing difficulties, or menstrual cramps have improved as well!  What a great bonus!

Q: How old should you be to see a chiropractor?
Improved spinal alignment can be beneficial to people of all ages. It only makes sense that if you have a spine, you should see a spinal expert who is trained to help you keep your spine healthy. Many people bring their newborn babies to get their spines checked for misalignments due to the stress and trauma of the birth process. Often very gentle adjustments can correct subluxations from birth and help a baby’s healthy growth. It doesn’t make any sense to wait until you are older and suffering with a crisis to start care when a problem could have been corrected when it was small.

Q: Do all chiropractors provide the same type of care?
Chiropractors often specialize based on their personal preferences and training, just like lawyers and medical doctors. Some like to focus their practice on pain relief, while others like to provide wellness care. Some like to provide care to families; some like to specialize in sports injuries, pediatrics, or geriatrics; and some specialize in specific techniques. At FLFCW, we are a family wellness office that offers the most advanced approaches available to help you experience the best short and long term results.  If you want a long, healthy, and happy life for you and your family, then our office is the place to start!

Q: Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes. It is very safe for both mother and baby.  Dr. Mike has spent many hours training to adjust the spines of pregnant women and our chiropractic adjusting tables have special modifications for pregnant women.

Q: Is chiropractic care safe for babies?
Yes. I am frequently asked by my pregnant patients to give the infant a spinal check-up soon after birth. This is because the birthing process can be traumatic for the infant and can cause very serious subluxations in the spine.  The most common health challenges infants and kids face are ear infections, allergies, cough, asthma, colic, behavioral problems, and learning difficulties to name a few.  Research has confirmed that all of these can be caused or made worse by spinal stress!