HealthSource Health Brief

What Problems do Chiropractors treat?

Doctors of chiropractic treat many different types of problems but mainly focus on those conditions that affect your muscles, joints and nerves. Problems such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, More>>

I have been told that Chiropractic can make me worse, Is that true?

As with all types of healthcare, there are potential risks in the delivery of treatment. Chiropractic however, is remarkably safe. The key to safe, effective care is most often determined by the information More>>

What does an adjustment do and is it painful?

Chiropractic adjustments are safe, gentle, and effective movements of your joints by the chiropractors hand or an adjusting tool, performed for the purpose of restoring normal position and movement of More>>

What is the noise that I hear during the adjustment?

The noise that you hear is similar to when you crack your knuckles. When an adjustment is made, the gases that are present in the adjusted joint are released. When the gases are released, you hear that More>>

Can you have adjustments if you have spinal disease or surgery?

That depends on your particular case but in most instances... yes! The whole purpose of your consultation and examination is to determine if chiropractic is right for you. Once we gather all information More>>

Why do I need x-rays?

X-rays are taken for your own safety. Sometimes bad things show up on x-rays like old fractures, arthritis, scoliosis and other problems that are important for the doctor to know. Finally, x-rays can More>>

Are chiropractic doctors trained the same way as medical doctors?

According to a National Health Federation survey utilizing curriculum statistics from 22 medical universities and 11 chiropractic colleges, the first two years of study to be a medical doctor or a chiropractor More>>

Do Chiropractors use technology as well as hands-on techniques?

There are many ways to adjust the spine. Some chiropractors use their hands to move the bones while some use instruments or mechanical "tools" to adjust the vertebrae. All techniques work... it's just More>>

Do the chiropractors use vitamins or herbs in treatment?

Some do and some don't. It has been our experience at Healthsource that you get out of life what you put into health. Putting good vitamins, supplements and minerals into our body is a healthy choice. More>>

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