Frequently Asked Questions in The Woodlands TX

Chiropractors are doctors trained in restoring musculoskeletal function using their hands. They are trained to examine and diagnose the issues the patient has and prepare appropriate treatment plans necessary for the patient to improve.

In addition to using their hands and various manual therapy techniques, Chiropractic Care includes various non-invasive methods to restore pain free range of motion to the body’s musculoskeletal system. These methods include activator and impulse adjusting tools which gently reduce fixation in joints, spinal decompression tables which rehydrate intervertebral discs, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation which aids in circulation and pain management, Compression which improves circulation, various stretching and massage techniques, just to name a few of the various forms of therapy Chiropractors might use.

Yes, Chiropractors earn bachelor’s degrees and fulfill the same requirements needed to enter medical school. The first 2 years of medical and chiro college are very similar but vary in the final 2 years of their Doctorate training where there is an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and chiropractic adjusting techniques. When finished the Chiropractor will have successfully completed a minimum of 120 hours of graduate level courses.

Upon completion of their education, chiropractors must pass the board exams to become licensed in there state to practice.

The amazing thing about Chiropractic Care is how it has flourished over centuries without changing that much. Records exist that refer to bone-setting and joint manipulation in ancient times. The fact that it has survived centuries is proof positive that there is benefit to chiropractic manipulation. Chiropractors unfortunately were very bad at collecting data and publishing results. As recently as mid-20th Century people would “believe” in chiropractic as if it was some sort of religion. Recent history has changed that as more results have been published and the reproducible benefits of chiropractic manipulation have been documented in the literature establishing the science behind chiropractic and making it a valid alternative medicine therapy.

Chiropractors restore musculoskeletal function, or put another way, improve pain free range of motion, so their patients can better perform activities of daily living. They accomplish this by using various types of non-invasive manual therapy, and various chiropractic adjusting techniques.

Yes, yes, and yes!!! Chiropractors, using spinal manipulation and other soft tissue modalities, are the most effective practitioners for neck and back pain. Chiropractors also treat headaches, neuropathies, various conditions affecting all the extremities, degenerative disc, sciatica, arthritis, auto accident injuries, to name a few of the conditions they successfully treat. Their ability to naturally treat these conditions without side effects, enabling patient to avoid drugs and surgery, makes chiropractors extremely useful.

Chiropractic is super safe; the most common side effect is soreness after the first few visits. This is because the body hasn’t been moving like it should and these new movements introduced to these spasming muscles produce soreness. When there is an adverse event, it is very rare with estimates ranging from 1 in 20,000 adjustments to 1-2 per million adjustments.

There are many things that determine the number of sessions an individual may need; age, severity of condition, things like smoking and diabetes affect the rate of healing. My patients average less than 4 visits per episode or flare-up. Once the condition is successfully treated many patients decide to do preventive/maintenance care which effectively preserves the body’s resilience and prevents or minimizes the severity of future flare-ups. These patients come for maintenance care once a month or as frequently as once a week.

We accept most insurance and each patient has different coverage so deductibles range from 0-$60. For cash patients, a single adjustment is $45. Our clinic offers treatment plans that take advantage of time-of-service discounts when paying ahead. For some of our auto accident patients they pay zero out of pocket.

Our experience is second to none. We have Chiropractors, Stretch Coaches, and Massage Therapists, all with over 15 years’ experience. We offer accessible excellence in all facets of soft tissue treatment. We care for our patients like family and we’re able to customize treatment plans catering to our clients’ and patients’ individual needs.

Chiropractic manipulation and soft tissue therapy reduce tension on joints enabling soft tissue injuries to heal faster. Chiropractors use many techniques to align the spine and reduce tension on the injured joint, and additionally soft tissue modalities to reduce pain and inflammation without drugs or surgery. During the healing phase.

During pregnancy a woman secretes a hormone called relaxin. This hormone enables muscles, tendons, and ligaments to loosen or accommodate the body changes of pregnancy and the eventual birth of the child. This increased laxity produced by this hormone also contributes to more joint misalignment, so it is imperative pregnant woman get aligned by chiropractic adjustment to maintain optimal health and function.

Every joint in our body is encased in a bursa sac which holds fluid that reduces friction and cushions joints. This sac also contains air, which is released after an adjustment is performed. Like air leaving a can of soda, the adjustment releases gas from the joint and makes the popping sound.

No. not all patients are adjusted the same way. Condition of the patient, patient age, severity of injury, particular technique the Chiropractor is using, all determine what kind of adjustment. I have personally adjusted a 3-day old infant, professional football player, and a female centenarian. I used drastically different techniques for all three. I will also use different techniques on the same patient depending on the condition of the patient. Yes, Chiropractic is scientifically based, but there is an art to using the proper technique with the proper force at the proper time.

Many times, yes, however, it doesn’t convey invincibility. Life with its many “mini” traumas continues its assault on our spine. By staying aligned with regular adjustments people can preserve the spine’s springiness and ability to withstand these mini traumas without flare-ups.