Frequently Asked Questions in Charlotte NC

Chiropractic care predominantly consists of the chiropractic adjustment in which the chiropractor will provide spinal manipulations where needed. Additionally, a chiropractor may recommend additional therapies such as intersegmental traction, muscle stimulation, decompression therapy, cold laser therapy, etc.

A chiropractor, otherwise known as a doctor of chiropractic (DC), is a medical professional who has earned a doctor of chiropractic degree, which differs from a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopath (DO).

Chiropractic care can be very beneficial for a number of conditions. While most people think of chiropractors as "back doctors," chiropractors can assist with musculoskeletal system conditions, neurological system conditions, and more.

The cost of chiropractic care can vary depending on if a patient is using insurance or paying out of pocket. If a patient is using insurance, the rates can vary. It is best to contact the chiropractic office directly to get more accurate answers.

Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries chiropractors see in their offices. Depending on the cause of the lower back pain, chiropractic treatment can be extremely beneficial for reducing, and potentially subsiding, the low back pain.

Neck pain is one of the most common injuries chiropractors see in their offices. Depending on the cause of the neck pain, chiropractic treatment can be extremely beneficial for reducing, and potentially subsiding, the neck pain.

Many patients experiencing sciatic pain find relief with chiropractic treatment. Depending on the source of the symptoms, chiropractic adjustments and decompression therapy are especially effective in reducing pains traveling down into the buttocks, legs, and/or feet. The same can be said for numbness and tingling experienced into the extremities.

All patients are unique individuals with unique health histories. Therefore, adjustments will also be unique to each individual patient. Typically, chiropractors utilize similar techniques with patients, but the adjustments themselves will vary from patient to patient.

While most people are able to "pop" their joints, this is not actually an adjustment. A chiropractic adjustment is done by providing an intentional force to help remove subluxations through joint manipulation. Chiropractors are trained how to locate subluxations and then to remove the subluxations by using precise force, vectors, and speed.

Chiropractic care can absolutely be used with children in most cases. In fact, chiropractic care can be beneficial in helping with the skeletal development of children, limiting aches and pains children experience, and can even assist with things such as ear infections and digestive problems.

In the state of North Carolina, a person must first get a science-based undergraduate degree before going onto 3.5 years of chiropractic school where they earn their Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Once this is accomplished, the chiropractor must pass a series of national board exams and the North Carolina jurisprudence exam.