Frequently Asked Questions in Omaha NE

A Chiropractor is a doctor that looks for subluxations causing Nerve Interference. Subluxations are stuck vertebra causing inflammation around the nerve exiting the spine, which can cause compression on the nerve leading into a communication error between the brain and body. If the subluxations are there long enough many functional problems can happen including atrophy of muscles, visceral malfunction and numbness/tingling or loss of feeling. Chiropractors restore motion to the stuck vertebrae allowing the body to heal itself and remove the inflammation around the nerve root that was being compressed.

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Yes. Chiropractors have a similar education as a medical doctor, but they study intensively in the spine and neurology of how the body works rather than looking at pharmacology or surgery to help the patient.

Anything can have a side effect. The most common side effect of adjustments is soreness. It is much like exercising and getting sore afterwards if your body isn't accustomed to the physical movement.

Every patient is different in terms of length of care. We take many factors to determine the appropriate amount of care recommended. This includes a history of the condition, Surface EMG and Thermal scans, X Rays and lifestyle of the patient.

Almost all insurance companies cover chiropractic care, but it usually is determined by the patients' individual benefits.

Our office is unique, according to many of our patients that have been to other chiropractors before me, we take our time and use many tools to locate the exact problem as opposed to adjusting the spine blindly.

There are many techniques that include manual adjustments, mechanical adjustments, and soft tissue adjustments. We use a very specific technique called the Gonstead Technique that utilizes 5 key components to find the subluxation.

Chiropractors locate and adjust subluxations of the spine. This correction allows the body to heal within. A chiropractor's sole purpose is to remove nerve interference to selfheal and self-regulate to be able to adapt to 3 major stressors in life. Physical, Emotional, and Chemical stresses.

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Chiropractic care is very beneficial during pregnancy. Many pregnant women suffer from lower back pain or pelvic instability and adjustments can help restore proper motion to those areas. This can lead to easier delivery of the baby.

Chiropractic adjustments can be uncomfortable especial in an acute situation but are short lived after the first couple of adjustments.

Chiropractic adjustments can make a popping sound from the gases between the two vertebrae. This is called cavitation and is not the purpose of the adjustment. There are many times when a patient may not hear a cavitation and still receive an adjustment.

Not all techniques work the same on every patient. That is why we have many different techniques to be able to adapt to what works for that patient.

Nobody can adjust themselves. Each adjustment from a chiropractor uses a specific line of correct and force to restore motion to the joint. When people try to adjust themselves, they can't replicate the line of correction or drive, which only leads to popping of joints that may not need to be moved. It can be harmful and not recommended.

Children are highly recommended to be checked by a chiropractor especially after birth. The birth process can be very traumatic to the baby causing nerve interference and mobility issues.