Frequently Asked Questions in Michigan City IN

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on the relationship between the Musculoskeletal system and the function of the nervous system.

We provide expert care for a wide range of issues, including:

• Spine: Neck pain, back pain, TMJ, and disc issues (herniated, slipped, or bulging).
• Extremities: Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle pain (tennis elbow, golfers' elbow, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, carpal tunnel Bursitis, jumpers knee)
• Neurological: Headaches, numbness, tingling, and "pins and " sciatica, pinched nerves

An adjustment is a precise, manual procedure where a licensed chiropractor applies a controlled force to a joint that is restricted. The goal is to restore motion, reduce nerve irritability, and improve physical function.

We use multiple techniques based of exam findings to address the problem. We are proficient in the "Palmer Package", Cox flexion/distraction, Thompson Drop Table, Gonstead, full spine, diversified, activator technique and Kennedy (KDT) Spinal Decompression techniques.

The sound is called cavitation. It is simply the release of a gas bubble from the joint fluid when the joint space is opened. It is not bones rubbing together.

Absolutely. Chiropractic is recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive treatments available. Statistics show the risk of serious complication from an adjustment or spinal manipulation is approximately 1 in 5.8 million, making it significantly safer than common over-the-counter pain medications. (Spine, Vol.26, Issue 13, pp. 905-908)

Yes. We treat patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. For pregnant women, treatments are modified to ensure comfort and safety. For children, we use extremely gentle, low-force techniques to support their developing nervous systems.

Generally, no. Most patients experience immediate relief. If you are in acute pain when you arrive, there may be minor discomfort during movement, but we always modify our approach to your comfort level.

Frequency of care is determined by a consultation, physical examination, and X-ray diagnostic imaging. Because every patient's condition is unique, your plan is tailored specifically to your clinical needs.

Appointments can last between 15 minutes and one hour, depending on your specific treatment plan and the types of therapies, modalities, and rehab needed for your recovery.

Pain is often the last symptom to appear and the first to leave. By the time you feel it, the underlying structural issue has likely been there for a while. We treat the cause of the pain, not just the symptoms.

Yes. We accept all major medical insurance plans. The only major plan we do not participate with is CareSource.

Absolutely not. It takes a skilled, licensed chiropractor to identify the specific direction a bone needs to move. "Popping" your own neck or back can lead to joint instability and long-term damage.

No. However, because the results speak for themselves, many patients choose to make it a lifestyle to maintain their health and prevent future injuries.