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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic

• "What do usual chiropractic treatments consist of?"

• "Are chiropractic adjustments safe?"

• "How many adjustments will I need?"

• "Is it safe to adjust babies and children?"

• "Can I adjust myself?"

• "Isn't some back pain normal?"

• "What does an adjustment feel like?"

• "Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery?"

• "Can elderly patients or patients with osteoporosis get an adjustment?"

"What do usual chiropractic treatments consist of?"

The doctors will incorporate a treatment plan specific for your condition.  We commonly use Diversified, Thompson and flexion-distraction techniques.  Physiotherapy modalities include electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound and intersegmental traction.  Kinesiotaping to support the involved structures and promote soft tissue healing is also commonly done.  We also can fit patients for custom foot orthotics.  During the recovery process, we will incorporate stretching and stabilization exercises as well.

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"Are chiropractic adjustments safe?"

Yes.  A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are "remarkably safe." By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare the statistics: adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.

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"How many adjustments will I need?"

The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their individual health goals. Many patients sense some progress within a week or two of frequent visits. Visits are less often as your spine stabilizes. In difficult cases, complete healing can take months or even years.

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"Is it safe to adjust babies and children?"

Yes.  Even today's "natural" childbirth methods can affect an infant's spine. Colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Adjustments are gentle.  Knowing exactly where to adjust, no more pressure than you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato is involved. Dr. Dana Celar specializes in chiropractic for children. 

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"Can I adjust myself?"

No.  Some people can make their joints "pop" but that's not an adjustment! Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments. Adjustments are specific and take years to master. Even the doctors of Celar Chiropractic must consult each other to benefit from chiropractic care. They do not "self adjust."

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"Isn't some back pain normal?"

No.  Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn't right. Pain is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and expensive to resolve.

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"What does an adjustment feel like?"

Most patients report a sense of well-being or a feeling of calmness. There is usually a release of tension or stress.  Since repeated adjustments are necessary, if adjustments didn't feel good, patients wouldn't return to finish their care. Chiropractic doctors are expert at making adjustments feel good.

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"Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery?"

Yes.  Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved level. This will be the focus of your chiropractic care.

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"Can elderly patients or patients with osteoporosis get an adjustment?"

Yes. When developing a care plan, the doctors at Celar Chiropractic consider the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and condition.

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