Chiropractors are specialized doctors that locate subtle misalignments of the spinal vertebra that interfere with the function of the nervous system causing symptoms. Chiropractors use precise chiropractic adjustments to help reduce or correct these misalignments which help reduce pain and improve function.
Chiropractors are experts in caring for patients with a wide variety of ailments, including headaches, neck, back, arm, leg and shoulder pain. Chiropractors also offer advanced treatment such as spinal decompression and laser to successfully treat more difficult cases such as disc conditions, sciatica and soft tissue injuries.
A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in precise direction to a spinal joint that is not moving properly. Each Chiropractor uses a variety of treatment methods and each chiropractic adjustment is tailored to the patient's age, size and spinal condition.
Chiropractic adjustments are safer than aspirin muscle relaxers or back surgery. When compared to traditional approaches, research studies have documented the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care. At Pray Chiropractic we have successfully delivered hundreds of thousands of adjustments to the patients in North Georgia since 1995.
The number of adjustments varies, though almost all patients see progress within their first two weeks of treatment. Symptoms slowly subside as each adjustment builds on the previous one to retrain the spine to be in a more normal position. After patients complete their initial care plan, most choose to continue with some type of maintenance care to keep feeling great and avoid a relapse. The choice is always up to the patient.
The benefits of chiropractic care are many including decreased pain, improved body function and flexibility, improved posture, improved athletic performance and better sleep.
Many patients experience mild, temporary side effects after a chiropractic adjustment, such as muscle soreness, stiffness, or a headache. These typically subside within a day or two. A New Zealand government study concluded that chiropractic adjustments are "remarkably safe." Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever is about 100 times more risky.
Most patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness after their first treatment which typically fades after 24 hours which patients describe as similar to soreness from exercising. The “popping” noise is simply the release of gas found in tiny pockets of the fluid surrounding your joints.
Many patients view chiropractic care as part of a healthy lifestyle along with diet and exercise. These patients use chiropractic simply to maximize their health, feel great and stay well after they get well.
Experience counts! Since 1995 we have successfully treated over 50,000 patients in the north Georgia area. Our doctors are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal related disorders. See what our patients are saying with almost 1000 5 star Google reviews!
Today’s Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated. After completing the same undergraduate studies and requirements as other doctors, chiropractors receive another 4 years of postgraduate college education. They must pass rigorous National Board Examinations and then meet stringent state requirements.
Don't minimize your own injuries because your car has sustained little or no damage. An immediate chiropractic examination is essential. Pain pills won't heal inflamed tendons and ligaments. Muscle relaxers won't heal torn muscles. A cervical collar won't restore a graceful forward spinal curve. Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help assure proper healing. Chiropractic doctors can help you get well and stay well after the trauma of a whiplash injury.
Yes. Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy helps maintain spinal balance, alignment and flexibility. This allows structural support of mid to low back as well as the hip joints. Many women who get adjusted seem to have less pain during pregnancy and recuperate faster after delivery.
YES! Many insurance plans cover chiropractic care but every insurance company is different which is why we offer a complimentary benefits check for every patient, just call our office to get started.
Chiropractors are experts in the diagnosis, management and treatment of back pain and sciatica. In addition to effective chiropractic treatments we offer computerized spinal decompression and laser therapy to treat even the most difficult cases including herniated, protruding discs and degenerative discs.
While there may be times when surgery makes sense, it's expensive, risky and more than half of all back surgeries fail. At Pray Chiropractic we have successfully treated hundreds of patients after their back surgery has failed. After a thorough exam and review of the diagnostic studies usually including x-rays and MRI your chiropractic doctor will recommend a course of treatment to help ease your pain and improve your function.
Whether due to physical trauma, such as a whiplash injury or from the constant stress of everyday living like sitting at a computer, driving or watching tv, neck pain sufferers routinely find relief with chiropractic care.The most common cause of neck pain is distortions in the spine resulting in vertebral misalignments. These misalignments can limit movement, cause muscle spasms as well as neck pain and headaches. Chiropractic care can help restore proper alignment and joint motion. A more difficult to correct problem is the degenerative changes that result from years of uncorrected spinal problems that can cause bone spurs and disc thinning we refer to as spinal decay. These types of problems usually respond more slowly, and some type of on-going supportive chiropractic care may be necessary.
Our office has a high success rate with patients who get headaches. A cause of headaches can be from spinal bones in the neck that aren't supporting your head properly and are not moving right. This can irritate nerves, muscles, and even the blood supply to your head. The decreasing of the normal cervical curve can further cause pain, spasm and stiffness. Chiropractic doctors locate areas of the spine that aren't moving properly. If you are a good chiropractic candidate, your care will consist of a schedule of chiropractic adjustments.
In our offices you will notice literally dozens of pictures of satisfied area athletes playing a wide variety of sports that have had great success with chiropractic. Some patients were treated for specific sports injuries such as shoulder or knee conditions, others come in for injury prevention and sports optimization so they can perform at their highest level. Experts estimate that about 90% of professional and Olympic-class athletes use chiropractic care to increase performance and reduce their risk of injury, according to the American Chiropractic Association.
Chiropractic protects the integrity of the nervous system and protects the body's natural healing ability. If your nervous system is functioning properly then all cells, organs, and tissues of your body will function at their max potential as well. The human body is designed to resist and fight disease and illness. The chiropractic lifestyle is about preventing bad things before they happen to your body. Chiropractic exams find and eliminate misalignments and subluxations.
No. Adjustments do not always create a sound. It is a myth that it is the bones that create the sound. The sound is being produced by the synovial fluid which is a lubricant that is found in all joints throughout the body. Synovial fluid contains dissolved gases and during an adjustment the slight movement causes a release of pressure. This release of pressure is kind of like the pressure that is released when a bottle of champagne is opened and just like with champagne, a popping sound occurs. It is not important to hear a sound when you get adjusted. It's important that there was movement and the movement was in the right direction.
Every insurance company and policy is different. We offer a free benefits check for all new patients. Call our office to get started.
Absolutely not. Trying to do such a thing may cause more damage. A chiropractic adjustment is specific and low force thrust that is applied in a specific direction to a particular joint(s). If you twist, turn or bend in a particular way then you might produce a similar popping noise but that does not mean that you adjusted yourself. By attempting to adjust, you could worsen your condition and make more work for yourself. Not even the world's best chiropractor can adjust his or herself.
Chiropractic is recognized as the safest drug-free, non-invasive form of care. A New Zealand government inquiry found that chiropractic adjustments are "remarkably safe." A thorough examination helps identify the rare individual for whom chiropractic care might not be suited. Compare the statistics. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking a common, over-the-counter pain reliever.
YES! You are now not only caring for yourself but the life of your child. Pregnancy puts a lot of stress on a woman's body creating nausea, vomiting, back pain, hip pain, etc. Getting adjusted throughout a pregnancy helps alleviate all these symptoms but the benefits don't stop there. Getting regular chiropractic care during pregnancy has been shown to reduce labor time by up to 50%. There is also decreased likelihood for the need for drugs during delivery.
No. If it was there probably would be a lot more healthy people in the world. It is likely that people just enjoy being free of pain, getting sick less and unable to remember their last headache. Chiropractic adjustments themselves are not addictive like drugs but being healthy can be.
If you consider how a child grows in a womb and the birthing process, it is a very physically traumatic experience. In Germany there was a medical study that found that because of all this physical stress 82% of all children are born with subluxations in their neck. Later, another exam was performed on the same children and it was discovered that 96% of all health conditions in the children were eliminated after the children received chiropractic adjustments. It has been learned that if given the opportunity, most parents will choose to have their children examined for subluxations. Studies have also found that many health problems that develop in adulthood have the potential to be avoid with early chiropractic care. Ridding the body of nerve interference has decrease or possibly eliminate a child's chances of being colicky and developing allergies, asthma, ADD/ADHD or ear infections.
It can be defined as a precise low force thrust in an exact direction to remove a subluxation or restore movement and nervous function. Chiropractic is the product of hundreds of years of careful research and is a safe, natural procedure.
Depending on what you're getting treated for can determine what you can expect. If you are compliant with care and follow your doctor's instructions then at the very least you can expect to have a better quality of life without drugs or surgery.
Believe it or not but it is very likely that you chiropractor has more education than your family physician. There are many similarities to the medical and chiropractic curriculum but chiropractors are able to focus more on anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and radiology because they do not prescribe medications or perform surgeries. After receiving a bachelor's degree and graduate from grad school as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), chiropractors must pass four national board examinations in order to be required to practice. After passing national boards, chiropractors have to apply for a license in the state they practice and often have to take a state board exam. After complete this rigorous process, chiropractors are required to have yearly continuing education in order to keep their license.
Absolutely. It is a sad fact that back surgery only has a 15% success rate and only 50% of spinal fusions are considered successful. Most also have to return for more surgery because the symptoms return within the first year post surgery. Chiropractic can help prevent one back surgery but has to potential to prevent continuous surgeries.
Since everyone is so different, the frequency of adjustments will reflect those differences! Call Pray Chiropractic and we would be more than happy to put you on a wellness schedule!
At Pray Chiropractic we provide personalized care based on what we find during your examination and x-ray findings. Since no two people are the same, no two people are adjusted the same. Also, after every adjustment your body slightly changes so no two adjustments are the same twice.
It is a good rule of thumb that the longer the problem has been there, the longer it is going to take to recover. There are also many other variables to consider such as age, medical history, pre-existing conditions, etc. Children heal quicker, so it is always good to start care as early as possible. Please keep in mind that lifestyle plays a large role in how quickly your body heals.
When a chiropractor is working on restoring structure to your spine they are doing a lot more than you think. They are combating your lifestyle (diet, posture, stress, etc.) and retraining the musculature that connects and surrounds your spine. Surgery can perform quicker results but there are a lot of consequences such as the financial costs, recovery time, anesthesia, medications, etc. Getting chiropractic care is safe and natural and relies on your body to do the healing. So, patience is a virtue.
