YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC ANSWERED

For clarity, we use the words misalignment and subluxation interchangeably. Please get in touch with our Lewistown Chiropractic office if you have any questions or would like further explanation. We'd be happy to help!

HOW DOES CHIROPRACTIC WORK? 

Over time, injuries, stress, and trauma can cause misalignment, joint instability, and inflammation in your body, interfering with the nerves that send vital messages through the spinal cord out to organs and tissues. Chiropractic is adjusting your spine and improving your nervous system to promote healing and wellness, improve your body's functioning, and help you heal yourself.

HOW DO I BECOME SUBLUXATED? 

Daily living takes a toll on our bodies. But, there are three significant causes of subluxation or misalignment.

1. Chemical: poor diet, pollution, drugs, and alcohol

2. Physical: accidents, falls, improper lifting, and repetitive motions.

3. Emotional: anger, grief, fear, and stress

If you suspect you are subluxated, have a misalignment, or are experiencing discomfort, please come for a free consultation and learn how to start feeling better.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M SUBLUXATED? 

Sometimes, subluxations are hard to notice. Many times, you won't experience any symptoms for quite some time. When you start feeling the effects of subluxation, you might (at first) not be able to figure out what you did that's causing your pain or discomfort because it happened long ago or, at the time, seemed a minor incident.

If you have headaches, numbness, or tingling in your extremities or neck, back, and hip pain, it's a good idea to set up a complimentary consultation. Even if you don't have any symptoms, you could be subluxated. A thorough examination can show the location and severity of your misalignments.

Chiropractic can help you regain your health and life.

BUT I'M NOT EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS. SO WHY DO I NEED A CHIROPRACTOR?

You could have a misalignment and not even know it. Like tooth decay, plaque in the arteries, or cancer, a subluxation can be present before warning signs appear. A thorough complimentary chiropractic consultation can reveal the location and severity of these misalignments.

CAN SUBLUXATIONS CLEAR UP ON THEIR OWN? 

Sometimes. The amount of pressure that can cause nerve interference is tiny: the weight of a dime resting on the back of your hand, for instance, is just enough to change how your nervous system functions.

It's better to care for a subluxation than to hope it clears up.

WHEN SHOULD I BRING MY BABY OR CHILD IN TO SEE YOU?

At any time, at any age. For example, during pregnancy and childbirth, your child experiences trauma to the upper neck, back region, and nervous system. When they're toddlers, your child takes tumbles when learning how to walk. As they grow, your child will play sports, rough house, and be exposed to environmental stressors that cause misalignments.

Chiropractic care helps your child be their very best.

For babies, there are six times during the first year recommended for check-ups:

• After the birth process

• When your baby holds their head up

• When your baby sits up

• When your baby starts to crawl

• When your baby starts to stand

• When your baby starts to walk

Then, as your child grows and develops, they should be checked regularly to ensure the spine is clear and functioning is optimal.

Suppose you notice your child is experiencing any of the following. In that case, you should set up an appointment as soon as possible: ear infections, breathing problems, developmental delay, nursing difficulties, Colic, or sleep disturbances. While these are typically considered "normal" parts of childhood, chiropractic care can help improve or resolve these health conditions.

ARE ADJUSTMENTS DIFFERENT FOR BABIES? 

Yes. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are very, very gentle. Dr. Durr knows precisely where and how to adjust and applies "no more pressure than you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato."