Chiropractic Therapy

Same fee if Chiropractic is combined with any other treatment. *Exercises included*

What is the popping noise?

That pop during a chiropractic spinal adjustment is a completely normal physiological response…

During a back adjustment, your back undergoes quick, gentle stretching of the spinal facet joint so you may hear a cracking or popping noise. This is caused by small pockets of air that are in the fluid that surrounds your joints. When joint tissues are stretched during a chiropractic adjustment, the pockets of air “pop,” which creates that cracking sound you hear. After this treatment, you may feel more movement in your back.

A Chiropractic adjustment also increases joint mobility and flexibility in a specific area, relaxes muscle spasm and tone. and provides pain relief.  The isolated release movement also increases circulation of lubricating fluid within the joint.

However, the muscles may still be sore and tight.  This is why Dr. Case always adds Active Release Techniques to help release the muscles and tendons involved.  The adjustment will never be forced and may even be avoided depending on your specific circumstances, symptoms and preferences.

YOUR FIRST VISIT

Information: Paperwork is provided to you to be completed including a health history form and information about your health complaint. You may also be asked for contact information for your patient file.

Case History: Once in the exam room, Dr. Case will introduce himself (as Aaron), review your paperwork and ask further questions about your condition and history. Further notes are made to your chart depending on your answers.

Examination: A physical exam is conducted which may mean touching or palpating areas of your body. Dr. Case may also look for neurological symptoms that could point to an injury involving your nerves. An x-ray or other imaging may be recommended in some cases (but typically not). This may also include some physical tests such as leaning your body to one side and then the other, checking your reflexes and or moving your arms and legs.

Diagnosis: The exam provides clues for Dr. Case as to what is causing the problem. After all of this information is gathered, he will provide you with a diagnosis. If he suspects that your problem is not caused by the spine, he may use other soft tissue therapies such as Active Release Techniques, Class 4 Laser, Shockwave, and/or Graston therapy, specific stretches and/or exercises.  You may be referred to a specialist or other health care provider if something is considered more serious or out of Dr. Case’s scope of practice.

Informed Consent: Dr. Case will discuss the informed consent form with you and request your signature before you continue treatment. Informed consent is about ensuring the patient is clear as to the diagnosis, treatment options and anticipated outcomes of the treatment.

Treatment: A treatment plan including the types of treatment and how many visits is proposed and discussed. Dr. Case will make sure you understand what this means. Once you understand your treatment plan and feel comfortable moving forward, he will perform the treatment, which may or may not include a chiropractic adjustment.  It is up to you.

Prevention: How did you end up in this situation? Dr. Case will help you identify the cause of your condition, whether it is from overuse in sports, poor posture while studying, a repetitive strain injury from the workplace or anything else in between. Exercises and lifestyle advice will accompany your treatment plan. The goal is to get you well and keep you well.

Dr. Case may also recommend preventive care, such as specific exercises, and he or she may give you ergonomic tips on how to correctly bend and lift, as well as how to take care of your back while at your desk.  Doing specific exercises and maintaining good posture can help keep healthy movement in your spine.

After your visit: After your visit you may feel some temporary discomfort or fatigue but this should not affect your daily activities. Many patients feel relief and increased mobility immediately after treatment while others notice changes more gradually. If you follow your treatment plan, you should notice a change in your level of pain or mobility within 3 to 5 visits and often after 1 or 2 sessions.