Frequently Asked Questions in San Antonio TX

A chiropractor is a type of healthcare provider with specific knowledge in treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular injuries. A chiropractor uses manual manipulation of the spine as well as modalities like traction, electrical stimulation, physical therapy, and many more.

Yes, a chiropractor goes through an extensive doctorate program in order to master neuromusculoskeletal injuries. Chiropractors receive a D.C. when graduating the program.

A chiropractor will examine a patient with static and motion palpation of the spine and musculature in order to provide treatment through manual manipulation of the spine.

A chiropractor is trained to diagnose and treat various neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as aid in any lifestyle changes needed to help improve the patient’s discomfort.

Yes, it is even recommended for pregnant women to receive regular chiropractic care. There are many different tables and techniques that can be utilized in order to give optimal treatment while not placing the patient in any uncomfortable positions.

Since sciatic nerve exits the spine in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine, a chiropractor will look to apply manual manipulation in those areas to take the pressure off that compressed and irritated nerve.

Each patient is unique in the way their spine is oriented. That being said, all patients receive a diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to their own injuries. There are many techniques, tables, and modalities that a chiropractor can use to fit that patient’s needs.

Chiropractic care can offer pain relief in the short term while continued regular care can offer to fix the injury in the long term.

It is not necessary or required to remove any clothing for an adjustment. If a patient is receiving a therapeutic modality such as scraping, electrical stimulation, or shockwave then a patient may have to be put in a gown in order to have access to the back.

Most view chiropractic care as popping bones when in fact we can help treat nerve related pain as well as sprains and strains of muscles. Chiropractors can also aid with relieving symptoms from whiplash, vertigo, arthritis, headaches, and much more.

The popping sound a patient will hear when receiving an adjustment is just gas being released from the joint and is called a cavitation. It is no different than popping your knuckles.

If someone who has never been adjusted receives one, they may feel temporary soreness because the spine is not used to being manipulated like that. After a few adjustments the sorness will begin to be less and less.