In general, chiropractic treatments carry a very low risk of complication.  Approximately 25% of patients will experience short-term [24 hours] or local soreness following the initial adjustment.  This may represent short term muscle tension or low-grade inflammation from the treatment. It is important that you discuss any specific concerns with your treating chiropractor prior to receiving treatment. 

The title "DC" stands for "Doctor of Chiropractic".  Chiropractors must the complete a 4-year chiropractic college course, and passing scores on national and State examinations.

Most treatment sessions require between 15-30 minutes; depending upon the depth and scope of care necessary.  The initial examination typically lasts 45-60 minutes, depending on the complexity of a patient's condition, and whether a treatment is received immediately after the initial evaluation.

Chiropractic adjustments most commonly elicit an audible "pop" or "crack" sound.  Chiropractors refer to this as an "audible release" or "cavitation sound".  Treatment success is not contingent upon this noise. 

Your spinal joints contain a fluid known as synovium.  The synovial fluid contains dissolved gasses; mostly carbon dioxide.  When your spine is adjusted, a vacuum is created within the joint and the dissolved gasses come out of solution, forming a gas bubble.  This vacuum creates a "pop".

No.  Actually, many people elect to continue their chiropractic treatment after feeling well.  Why?  Because periodic elective "maintenance care" makes them feel better.  Chiropractic treatment is an integral component to many healthy people's "health maintenance" plan; similar to diet, exercise and proper sleep. 

We encourage our patients to inform their medical care providers that they are receiving chiropractic treatment.  In fact, our practice has been built through collaborating with contemporary minded, patient-centered medical practitioners. 

As a courtesy to our patients and their caregivers, we will gladly forward a copy of our patient's initial evaluation report to their primary care physician.  Many of our patients request that we contact their primary care providers in order to introduce ourselves, or to provide them with information about our practice.