Frequently Asked Questions in Fairfax VA

Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy of addressing underlying imbalances in the body and the lifestyle and restoring balance so the body can heal itself.

The fact is that chiropractors do not “treat” any conditions. Instead, chiropractic emphasizes that to regain health and vitality one must restore balance. Having said that we recognize that almost any painful condition in the body responds well to this approach as well as most functional disorders including those of the, the nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive, and immune systems as all these body systems are interconnected.

A chiropractic adjustment is the restoration of normal alignment or function that reduces nerve system interference, particularly alignment and function of the spine.

Extremely. Chiropractic treatment is the safest primary contact health service in the United States. Chiropractic malpractice insurance is the lowest of all the major health care disciplines.

The number of treatments you need will depend on many factors. First it depends on your goal. If you are just looking for a quick patch up, sometime people can find relief in as few as one session. For complex cases, chronic conditions and wellness care can go far beyond that to several months.

The first benefit of chiropractic care is natural pain relief. The second benefit is improved stress handling and nervous system health. This often manifests in things like improved mood, sleep, digestion, and systemic health.

Yes. Most risk are mild and transient. These include site soreness from the treatment, mild discomfort to mild pain at the treatment site, in exceedingly rare cases blood vessel injuries, bone injuries and numbness have occurred.

Chiropractic adjustments are not usually painful. However, to treat an area that is already causing you pain, the movement of the adjustment may produce some transient discomfort. The practitioner is trained to use techniques that minimize treatment induced pain.

My experience in the chiropractic field. Having grown up with a father who was also a chiropractor, to running my own practice for over 25 years, I have a deep passion for art of chiropractic and the utilization of wholistic healthcare.

A patients first visit is 45 minutes, subsequent visits usually 5-25 minutes.

Yes! Pregnant women often seek chiropractic treatment to help manage pregnancy induced pain and to make labor and delivery process easier.

No, chiropractic care is not addictive, unless you think feeling great and being healthy are addictive then yes.

The technical term for the “crack” sound you hear during an adjustment is called a “cavitation.” It is the natural sound released from dissolved gases inside the joint being treated. When the joint is adjusted, these gases are released making a popping sound. It is the same as when you open a can of soda. The sudden pressure change makes noise.

No. People can crack their own backs but adjusting involves knowing what to do, when to do it, when not to do it, and in what direction to do it or not. That requires analysis that an individual cannot do on their own.

YES. You can call our office, and we will verify it for you if you are unsure.

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On the surface chiropractic care and physical therapy may seem similar, physical therapists use different modalities to treat pain. These include exercises, stretching, massage and electrical stim, heat and ice to name a few. While these mechanisms are all also used in chiropractic care, chiropractors’ emphasis on restoring normal spinal alignment so the body can heal itself; that is not part of the objective of a physical therapist. Chiropractors use physical therapy as an additional form of treatment, but it is not the primary focus of care.

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Yes. Corrective procedures can change posture. Postural changes, however, take time and disciplined effort from both the practitioner and the patient. One “pop” will not change a patient posture.

During chiropractic adjustment the patient’s spine is manipulated to remove pressure from the nerve signals that travel between the vertebrae. Adjustments can be done via hand or with a gentle instrument.

Yes. Extremely. Chiropractic is safe for all ages!