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Frequently
Asked Questions...
How long will it Take?
Chiropractic results vary. Some patients get results quickly.
Others find their recovery takes several months or longer. Children
often respond quickly, while adults with longstanding spinal
problems heal more slowly. The healing process takes time.
There are three stages of chiropractic
care. Periodic progressive examinations help determine the course
of your care. Once you understand true health, you may want some
type of ongoing chiropractic care. Like brushing your teeth,
eating wholesome foods, and other healthy habits, a regular chiropractic
checkup makes sense. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic
care is always up to you.
Initial Intensive Care
This is usually where most patients begin their chiropractic
care. Visits can be frequent, depending upon the severity of
your condition. The primary focus is to reduce or eliminate your
most obvious symptoms.
Rehabilitative Care
With your ache or pain diminished, the objective is to stabilize
spinal function and promote a more complete healing. Muscles
and soft tissues of the spine are strengthened during this stage
of care, helping to avoid a relapse. Your health is your most
valuable possession. Like losing any important possession, recovering
your health will require an investment of your time and money.
Wellness Care
With the maximum restoration of spinal function many patients
enjoy regular chiropractic "checkups." This type of
preventive wellness care can save time and money by helping to
avoid little problems from becoming serious.
What else can I do?
Here are some ways you can get faster relief and better results
from your chiropractic care:
- GET INVOLVED Patients who get
involved and assume personal responsibility for recovering their
health, seem to get the best results.
- KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS The way
to achieve the results millions of chiropractic patients have
enjoyed is to keep your appointment.
- STRENGTHEN YOUR SPINE Your doctor
may suggest specific exercises to help speed your recovery. These
can help retrain muscles that support your spine.
- LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS Improper
lifting can invite a relapse. Keep your back straight and the
load close to your body as you lift with your legs.
- AVOID EXTREME BENDING Use caution
when bending or working overhead. Avoid sudden twists and turns.
- GET ADEQUATE REST Proper rest
is an important aspect of the healing process. Use a mattress
that offers firm support, and avoid sleeping on your stomach.
- WATCH YOUR DIET During the healing
process proper nutrition is more important than ever.
- ASK QUESTIONS Proper spinal
hygiene is new for most people. The better you understand your
condition, the faster your recovery.
- REFER OTHERS Share your chiropractic
experience with others. Explain the relationship between proper
spinal function and nervous system function-the key to health.
Specific Adjustments
The primary course of care will be specific chiropractic adjustments.
This will help return individual spinal bones to their proper
motion and position. There are hundreds of ways of using carefully
directed and controlled pressure to restore better position and
motion to "stuck" or fixated spinal joints. This may
require a quick thrust, or in other instances a slow, constant
pressure. Sometimes, only one area of the spine is adjusted,
and other times the entire spine will receive attention.
Some doctors use only their hands, while others will use special
tables or instruments. Sometimes, the patient's own body weight
is used. Every doctor has a preference based on training, clinical
experience, and the particular spinal problem of the patient.
Some adjusting approaches can result in a faint "popping"
sound. This sound is created by the shifting of gas and fluids
in the joint. The presence or "loudness" of this sound
has little meaning and varies with each patient.
What about Other Procedures?
Your doctor may recommend additional procedures or suggest other
ways to help reduce inflammation, provide relief, or enhance
the healing process. These may include ice, heat, muscle and
soft tissue rehabilitation, nutritional advice, exercises, or
other procedures.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
Chiropractic adjustments are safer that aspirin, muscle relaxers,
and back surgery. Dozens of research studies have documented
the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments. When
compared with traditional approaches, chiropractic care is remarkably
safe. In fact, millions of chiropractic adjustments are safely
delivered to satisfied patients every day! Millions of patients
have been delighted wit the results of their chiropractic care
since chiropractic was discovered in 1895.
About Ear Stapling:
How long should I expect to
wait before I see results?
Allow at least two weeks. If you do not see results at the end
of the 2nd week the staples should be moved, because they may
not be in the right position in the ear.
What should I do if I do not
get results?
Call our office and schedule an appointment to have the staples
repositioned. We will reposition the staple up to 3 times at
no additional cost. If you do not see results after 5 tries then
it probably won't work for you.
What potential problems might
occur?
This process is very similar to ear piercing and carries about
the same risk. Around 5% of all staples inserted become problematic
resulting in the need for removal. If your ear becomes painful
or if the staple appears tight or the ear is swollen around the
staple, then the staple must be REMOVED as soon as possible.
If you have concerns call our office immediately and if removal
is called for it will be done at no charge.
Will I experience any pain?
Your ears will be sore for a couple of days. This is similar
to having your ears pierced. The area may be slightly red as
well.
What can I do to insure greater
effectiveness?
To insure best results you MUST massage the area right below
the tip of your cheekbone closest to the opening of the ear,
6 to 8 times a day. (This stimulates pressure points.)
What safety precautions should
I follow?
Follow the instructions labeled "EAR STAPLING - AFTER CARE
PROCEDURE"
What results should I expect?
You may lose anywhere from 2 to 10 pounds in a month.
How long should I leave the
staples in my ears?
Staples should not stay in more than 6 months, if you feel they
aren't helping after 2 or more weeks, you can replace the old
staples with new.
How do I get the staples removed?
If you would like to have the staples removed, we would be happy
to do this with a special staple removal at no cost. Just call
our office for an appointment.
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