We test, we do not guess. Follow up tests tell us how your bodies structure, brain and nervous system are doing and changing. Sometimes we are testing to see how you are improving, other times to see how to change where you need your adjustments or how often you need them. We can tell if you have hurt a muscle but not the nerves that will direct your healing. In this case you do not need to change your care in the office. If how your nervous system functions has worsened then a change in care is needed. We can test to see if the Progressive protocol has restored you to a normal healing state and ready to be released from that protocol. We can test to see if you are eligible to protect rather that restore the brain body connection, or if you need to return to restoration.

At Progressive Chiropractor we don’t guess we test. We may take x-rays to reveal the internal structure and alignment of the spine including bone anatomy and soft tissues. The shape of your spinal bones tells us the shape of your spinal cord. We are also concerned about underlying disease processes and disorders of the spine such as spinal deterioration, arthritis of the spine, abnormal development, bone spurs, disc disorders, tumors and spinal curvature.

Much the same way a dentist may utilize x-rays, Progressive Chiropractic finds x-rays invaluable in determining the extent of wear, any anomalies in your spine, and other factors that will guide the development of recommendations for care.

Just like adults children have a nervous system, spinal bones. They also have birth and life stresses they must adapt to or get a subluxation. Even more important to children is the normal functioning of their nervous system. The best possible nervous system function for each child is vital to their development as they grow through each milestone. Restoring the nervous system to normal function later as an adult will not replace missing these important development periods. 

YES. Chiropractic’s non-surgical, drug-free approach to health places it among the safest of all health care practices. Remember, chiropractic takes nothing out of the body and puts nothing in. As a result, chiropractors enjoy one of the lowest malpractice rates of all health care professionals.

That sound is not your spine “cracking” or “popping” like most people think. That sound is created by gas (in this case, nitrogen) rushing in to fill a partial vacuum that is created when the joints are mobilized. Not all chiropractic adjusting techniques produce this noise. In fact, some adjusting techniques produce no noise at all.

No. Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force, applied in a specific direction to a specific joint, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself correctly and accurately. The purpose of an adjustment is to correct, manage a subluxation. It is possible to turn or bend or twist in certain ways to create a “popping” sound that sometimes accompanies a chiropractic adjustment. The pop produced in this case is not an adjustment, instead it is joint manipulation. Joint manipulation can be counterproductive, often making an already unstable spine even more unstable, and can sometimes be dangerous. Manipulation of a joint may even cause a subluxation. A manipulation does not have the same intent and most of the time does not have the same result as an adjustment.

Yes. We have cared for numerous patients who have had various types of spinal surgeries, or fractures. There may be limitations, changes, restrictions to where, or how a chiropractor will work on you compared to someone without spinal surgery or fractures. Not all chiropractors do the tests or have the skill to take on these cases. It’s an unfortunate fact that approximately half of those who have spinal surgery discover a return of their original problems months or years later. This all too-common occurrence is known as “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.” Chiropractic adjustments can often help avoid repeated operations. It is important to reduce the spinal decay that often occurs above and below the surgical level with appropriate chiropractic care.

Yes. Chiropractic care is successful with a wide variety of health problems not necessarily considered “back” problems because the focus of chiropractic care is the improvement of nervous system function. While no guarantee can be given that chiropractic will “cure” any specific condition, with a normal nerve supply the body’s natural healing capacity can improve countless health problems.

Yes. Anytime is a good time to improve the functioning of your nervous system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Not only is chiropractic care safe for a pregnant woman, in some cases it can actually alleviate the headaches, nausea, back pain, leg pain and many other symptoms that are common during pregnancy. Progressive Chiropractic has special adjusting tables designed with an abdominal drop piece specifically for pregnant women. Often we will hear a sigh and be told it has been a long time since they have been able to lay that way comfortably.

Massage offers great benefits in both physical and psychological health. Massage therapy can be a great compliment to chiropractic care, helps to alleviate the harmful effects of stress and encourages healing. Progressive Chiropractic encourages our practice members who use massage to schedule their massage appointments after their chiropractic adjustments. The muscle, lymph and connective tissues will respond normally when you start with a clear, functioning nervous system. A clear, functioning nervous system means that the body is communicating well with itself and can make better use of other healthful components such as massage and good nutrition. Ask us who we use!