Chiropractor’s FAQ: What is a chiropractor and how can one help me?

If you’re wondering how a chiropractor can help you, it’s best to start with a quick lesson on the basics. Chiropractors are healthcare practitioners who focus on treating the spine and other joints of the body to restore and maintain their health.

What is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a healthcare professional who focuses on the treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.
Chiropractic treatment typically involves hands-on manipulation of the spine that is believed to restore alignment within this system by reducing pressure on nerves exiting from the spinal column.

What does a chiropractor do?

Chiropractors use hands-on manipulation techniques called adjustments, also known as “chiropractic manipulative therapy” (CMT) — as well as exercises and other alternative therapies. They also often recommend lifestyle changes, such as an improved diet and increased exercise, that may help you achieve better health.
Chiropractors are trained to detect underlying causes of pain or discomfort by taking a detailed history from you as well as performing physical examinations on your spine and other joints. If necessary, they can refer you to another healthcare professional for further diagnosis or treatment.

How can a chiropractor help me?

The primary focus of chiropractic treatment is to correct spinal joint dysfunction, which often results in pain relief. A visit to a chiropractor usually involves one or more adjustments (or manipulations) performed on your spine by hand or with an instrument known as an activator.
These adjustments can be extremely gentle, but they’re often quite effective at reducing pain and improving mobility–and they’re far less invasive than other forms of medical intervention such as surgery or medication.
Chiropractors also offer massage therapy for muscle tension relief; physical therapy exercises for strength training; nutrition counseling for weight loss and improved overall health; cranial sacral therapy for migraine relief; traction devices that allow patients with neck injuries to sit up straight without having any pain from doing so

How will I know if I need to see a chiropractor?

Chiropractic care can help you if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Headaches and migraines that aren’t related to a specific incident (like hitting your head)
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Back pain that doesn’t go away with rest and time off work or school

If you’re unsure about whether chiropractic care is right for you, call us by clicking here. We’ll be happy to talk through all of your questions about our services and how we can help!

Conclusion

As you can see, chiropractors are a great resource for getting back on track and feeling better. They can help with everything from headaches and neck pain to sciatica and back pain. If you’re interested in learning more about chiropractic care or what it might be able to do for you personally, then please reach out! We’d love to hear from you. Contact Active family Chiropractic today.