We Don't Snap, Crackle, or Pop!

Is it just a treatment for back and neck pain? Are chiropractors well trained? Does chiropractic care address overall health and wellness? If you’re new to chiropractic, you may have questions like these and others and wonder what chiropractic care is really all about. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions and explain how we help you feel and function better.

What Does Chiropractic Care Really Feel Like?

While chiropractic care has been around for over a century, many people still have questions about what it feels like, sounds like, and how it works. If you haven’t tried it yet, let us tell you a little more about what we do. We don’t snap, crackle, or pop – we adjust.

There are many different types of chiropractic adjustments tailored to suit different people and their needs. Adjustments are specific, highly accurate movements that gently align your spine to help it function as it should – without anything actually ‘cracking’.

Sometimes, you might hear a popping sound, which is just gas being released when the chiropractor opens the joints between your vertebrae. This can relieve pressure on the nerves and improve communication between your brain and body’s movement and balance centres.

We also use gentle techniques like a mechanical pulse device to stimulate your nervous system or leather blocks to realign joints and improve communication between the brain and body. Each method is customised for your comfort and healing.

If you have questions about chiropractic care, just ask. We can often adjust our techniques to ensure you get the best and most comfortable results.

Why Chiropractic Care Works

What do these different types of adjustments have in common?

• They’re comfortable.
• They promote natural healing. By improving nerve control, your body can heal where it wasn’t before.
• They stimulate healing cells. Adjustments activate fibroblasts, which are the cells responsible for tissue repair.
• They’re all-natural. They do not introduce foreign chemicals or remove parts of your body. They help you heal naturally.
• No matter who you are, there is a type of adjustment that you will find comfortable and safe.
• Spinal adjustments have been shown to be highly effective over many years. There are no test guinea pigs here.

Chiropractors Receive Rigorous Training

Many people don’t realise that chiropractors receive an extensive education comparable to medical doctors. A typical chiropractic degree takes five to six years and covers anatomy, physiology, embryology, pathology, radiology (including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans), diagnostic skills, and more. Chiropractors learn to analyse a person’s structure, test nerves, and assess motion – all while becoming experts in understanding how the body works.

Beyond that, chiropractors are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques like exercise physiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, heat and cold treatments, and other tools to support the healing process. Just like medical doctors, chiropractors graduate from government-accredited universities and must be registered to practise.

Relief or Long-Term Care? The Choice Is Yours

Once you start chiropractic care, you’re in control of how long you continue. Some people come for short-term relief, while others choose ongoing care to keep their bodies functioning at their best. Preventative care can help you feel great and catch functional changes early – before they lead to discomfort.

Think of chiropractic care as seeing your dentist regularly: you may not always notice changes, but maintaining alignment and function keeps you feeling and performing your best.

Why Choose Chiropractic Care?

This approach also avoids the side effects of medications or surgeries, making chiropractic a conservative and sustainable choice for lifelong wellness.

Yes, You Can See a Chiropractor After Surgery

If you’re like many people, you may wonder if you can still receive chiropractic care if you’d had surgery in the past. Yes, you can! Chiropractic care can still be quite helpful. We tailor our approach to your unique situation, avoiding surgically modified areas and focusing on what will benefit you most.

Gentle, Effective Adjustments for Every Body

Most people report feeling calm, relaxed and refreshed after an adjustment. Since repeated adjustments may be needed, it’s important to us that every session feels comfortable and supportive.

Chiropractic care isn’t just for your spine. Chiropractors work with many parts of the body, including wrists, jaws, shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles. Chiropractic adjustments impact nearly every function of your body, helping you feel and perform your best.