Hall Clinic Chiropractic Services
There are three types or stages of chiropractic care.
- Initial Intensive Care is for pain or symptom management;
- Rehabilitative or Corrective Care is for improved function and spinal changes;
- Wellness or Elective Care is for non-symptomatic or preventative care measures.
Patients usually find chiropractic care less stressful than other forms of care. Nationwide studies indicate that 9 out of 10 chiropractic patients felt their treatment was effective.
Your first visit to Hall Clinic of Chiropractic may include these simple steps.
Consultation
We'll talk with you to determine if chiropractic might be of value to you.
Patient History
One of the Hall Chiropractic doctors will learn about you and your health background to develop a better understanding of your condition.
Physical examination
Your chiropractic doctor will examine you to determine the condition of your general health and any specific problems
X-rays/Lab tests
Tests may be used to better pinpoint problems and assess your physical condition.
Diagnosis
Your chiropractic doctor will use your history along with the findings of the physical exam and any x-ray/lab findings to accurately diagnose your condition.
Treatment
Treatment may include postural correction, spinal adjustment, physical therapeutics, rehabilitative exercise, massage and nutritional counseling.
How long you decide to benifit from chiropractic care is always up to you.
What should I wear to my first visit to a chiropractor?
If you're going for an adjustment, wear loosely fitting clothing that won't get in your doctor's way while he adjusts you. Your body is going to be moving around a lot, so avoid wearing anything that might give you an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. A t-shirt and shorts or leggings should suffice.
What should I do first massage or chiropractor?
Generally, chiropractors recommend a massage before any chiropractic adjustments in order to relieve tight muscles for a more effective joint adjustment. Those who just started chiropractic adjustments may also consider massage first before the therapy to reduce any discomfort while the adjustments are being done.
What are some questions to ask a chiropractor?
Questions to ask the chiropractor
What are your qualifications?
Do you practice a specialty that is related to my condition?
Do you commonly treat my condition?
What type of diagnostic testing is needed?
How can chiropractic care help me?
How many times a week must I come for an adjustment?
How long should a chiropractic visit last?
A chiropractic visit typically lasts for up to 30 minutes. An introductory visit typically lasts longer than a “routine” visit. You can expect your chiropractor to ask you questions regarding your objectives and health history during your initial visit.
What happens at your first chiropractic appointment?
A chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. You might feel a little sore or achy after treatment (similar to what you would feel after a good workout) but any discomfort generally resolves within 12 – 48 hours.
Do you have to take your clothes off for chiropractor?
The answer is no. You can remain fully clothed and comfortable, and it will not impede the chiropractic practice. Many women wonder if they can wear their bra to the chiropractor. ... Certain ancillary services, such as massage therapy, may require some removal of clothing, but a basic chiropractic visit will not.
What should you not do after seeing a chiropractor?
After your adjustment, you don't want your body to immediately revert to the same position it was in. Avoid sitting for long periods of time after seeing the chiropractor, if possible, and enjoy the mobility that your adjustment has created by going for a long walk, or take a bike ride.
What is the activator method in chiropractic?
The Activator Technique uses gentle impulses to nudge the subluxation to its correct place within the spine, releasing pressure from spinal nerves and eliminating the strain from spinal muscles. The Activator gives off no more than 0.3 J of kinetic energy in a 3-millisecond pulse.
Is activator chiropractic safe?
Activator treatment, an instrument that produces a high-velocity, low-amplitude impact to the spine, is considered especially safe. There are no prior reports of intracerebral hemorrhage resulting from a chiropractic activator treatment.
What is the most effective chiropractic technique?
According to the American Chiropractic Association the most frequently used techniques by chiropractors are Diversified technique 95.9%, Extremity manipulating/adjusting 95.5%, Activator Methods 62.8%, Gonstead technique 58.5%, Cox Flexion/Distraction 58.0%, Thompson 55.9%, Sacro Occipital Technique [SOT] 41.3%, ...
How to Know When an Injury Needs Ice or Heat
Use ice to treat acute (new) injuries that are accompanied by inflammation and swelling, such as sprains, strains, bruises and tendinitis.
Use heat for chronic (ongoing), non-inflammatory pain or stiffness, such as from arthritis, fibromyalgia, back or neck pain.
Is ice or heat better after chiropractic adjustment?
Soreness may occur after an adjustment, particularly if the vertebra was significantly subluxated (out of place) prior to being adjusted. If you do have any discomfort, we suggest that you ice the area, no longer than 20 minutes, once every two hours for twenty minutes. Do not use heat in any case.
