Chiropractic Q & A's in O'Fallon MO

Chiropractic can help in a variety of ways.  Chiropractic adjustments restore proper movement to joints that have become stuck or fixated.  Restoring proper movement in the joints helps to reduce pain, relax muscles, and improve function.  When the joints in the spine are aligned and moving properly, the nervous system can also function properly.  This helps all systems in the body to work better and therefore can help improve overall health.

No, you do not need to hear a sound for an adjustment to work.  The sound that you sometimes hear during an adjustment is just gas dissolved in the fluid in the joint being released.  If there is no sound, it simply means there was little or no gas in the fluid in that particular joint.  The more important aspect of the adjustment is the movement, not the sound.

Insurance does help with the cost of Chiropractic visits.  We are a provider for most insurances.  However, every policy is different so coverage cannot be guaranteed.  If you prefer, we can check on your insurance benefits for you and explain what is covered before you receive any services.

Chiropractic care is extremely safe.  The chances of having an adverse reaction to a Chiropractic adjustment are statistically extremely small.  In our office, we carefully screen every patient to make sure it is safe to adjust them.

Yes, Chiropractic care is very safe and very helpful during pregnancy.  Most women who receive Chiropractic care during pregnancy report less pain, better sleep, and easier labor and delivery.

No, you cannot become physiologically addicted to Chiropractic adjustments.  However, many of our patients do schedule regular visits because it keeps them healthy and feeling good.

Yes, Chiropractic care is safe for children.  The adjustments use lighter force and the techniques are different from adjusting an adult.  Chiropractic care is great for helping children to develop healthy bodies.

Chiropractors are required to have 90 hours of undergraduate work in specific subjects to enter Chiropractic school.  Chiropractic school is 10 semesters of rigorous coursework averaging 32 hours of class each semester.  Courses include basic sciences like anatomy, physiology, and microbiology along with more advanced classes like radiology, physical diagnosis, and various Chiropractic technique classes.

Yes, Chiropractic is helpful and effective for patients who have had back surgery.  Your treatment may be different from other people based on the nature of the surgery but we have gotten good results with many patients who have previously had back surgery.

There is no set time period for Chiropractic to work because every case is different.  Your treatment plan will be based on what you need to get the best results as quickly as possible. Most people will get some relief after their first treatment.