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Frequently Asked Questions
Following are some questions that are frequently asked at
our office: What is Chiropractic? Historically, the practice of setting bones and vertebra
date back for thousands of years. As
a healing art, Chiropractic began 1895.
In Davenport, Iowa, a person named Daniel David
Palmer examined his
janitor, Harvey Lillard, who had become partially deaf while working in
a cramped position. He had
heard something “pop” in his spine and lost hearing.
Upon examining his spine, D.D. Palmer palpated a vertebra that
seemed out of position. He
repositioned the vertebra with his hands and Mr. Lillard’s hearing
improved. This new finding
brought reasoning that misaligned bones in the spine interfere with the
way the body functioned. This
discovery lead to the name of chiropractic by combining two Greek words,
“cheir” and “praktikis”, meaning done by hand.
His son, Bartholomew Joshua (B.J.) Palmer developed the theory and art
of chiropractic. This became
the basis for chiropractic practice today. What do chiropractors do? Chiropractors locate, analyze and adjust
misaligned vertebra called vertebral subluxations.
Subluxation correction allows optimal function of the nerve
system without structural interference.
This is very important for optimal expression of the body’s
innate ability to heal and express its full potential.
Chiropractors do not treat symptoms or disease states. What is a vertebral
subluxation? A vertebral subluxation is a misaligned vertebra within the
spine that structurally interferes with brain function, to spinal cord
function, to cell function. Subluxations
interfere with life expression of the nerve system. The nerve system
controls, coordinates and adapts all function within the body. What is a chiropractic adjustment? A chiropractic adjustment is a specific force applied by
hand or instrument by a chiropractor, to the spine to allow correction
of vertebral subluxations. Chiropractors locate, analyze and safely
correct vertebral subluxations. The
method that a chiropractor employs to adjust the spine is called a
chiropractic technique. There
are many types of chiropractic techniques. Do chiropractic adjustments hurt? At our office, you will receive a tonal type of adjustment
to your spine. A tonal
technique views the spine and nerve system as expressing a tone of
balance. Life is best expressed when there is harmonious tone, when
there is resonance throughout the body.
A tonal adjustment is a gentle, low force correction by hand,
employed to allow correction of the vertebral subluxations and balance
of the meninges. This allows
the nerve system to restore a normal tone to the body’s structural
balance. No strong manual
force of correction is applied to the body. This type of adjustment is
safe for all ages - from birth throughout a lifetime!
It is very effective for those who structurally require a more
gentle corrective chiropractic technique. What are the
meninges? Surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord are three
membranes collectively called the meninges.
The external, tough, fibrous membrane is called the dura mater.
The second layer is called the arachnoid.
It is nonvascular, thin and loose membrane.
Underneath the arachnoid is the subarachnoid space filled with
cerebrospinal fluid. The
innermost, the pia mater, is a thin layer of vascular connective tissue
which intimately adheres to the nerve system. How often do I need to be adjusted? We recommend that you be adjusted and balanced as long as
you want to express the best neurological integrity of your lifetime!
Your spine and nerve system can experience interference from
physical, emotional and chemical causes on a daily basis. It is wise to
maintain structural balance for the best adaptation possible. This is
vitally important for the best expression of physical, mental and
emotional well being. At what age should someone receive chiropractic
adjustments and balance of the meninges? We recommend from birth through a lifetime!
The experience of birth may cause insult to the structural
integrity of the baby’s skull and spine, insulting the function of the
nerve system and causing vertebral subluxations from the first day of
life. We all have injuries during the years of development and life that
may cause vertebral subluxations and interference to the nerve system.
It is recommended that each person be checked and adjusted, if
necessary, for optimal neurological function throughout a lifetime.
There are no trade-offs with your nerve system! Does insurance cover chiropractic care? Approximately 80% of health insurance companies cover
chiropractic services. We
recommend that you check your insurance company for coverage and
specifics of limits and deductible.
Services are to be paid with cash, check or credit card on the day rendered. You will be given the itemized statements necessary for insurance submission and reimbursement, if applicable. Please call with any questions you may have. (570) 708-2228 |