Frequently Asked Questions in Canton OH

A Chiropractor is a doctor that treats misalignments in the spine that are called Subluxations. Subluxations can have negative effects on your nervous system causing pain or other dysfunctions. Chiropractors believe that our bodies have the ability to heal themselves given the right resources.

Yes, Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), go through similar schooling and training as medical doctors. Most Chiropractors have a 4 year bachelor's degree and then go on to Chiropractic School, which is a 5 year program.

Yes, Significant research suggests that chiropractic is the safest approach available for relief from “musculoskeletal” complaints.

Typically, side effects are minimal or non-existent. The most common side effect would be a slight soreness. This is usually just in the beginning of care when the tissues in your body are getting used to moving properly. In my experience, it is more likely to experience positive side effects such as improved motion, less pain, and sleeping better.

This would depend on multiple factors such as the severity of your problem, how long the problem has been going on and any other associated problems that you may have. Typically this could range from just a few treatments to multiple treatments.

Absolutely, and you should. Pregnancy puts a significant stress on the body. Chiropractic can help take away some of the stress on the body that comes with changes of pregnancy. Our patient's have experienced less discomfort during pregnancy and reported an easier labor and delivery.

No, while there may be some discomfort in the beginning of care, most patients experience relief of symptoms immediately following their adjustments. Our patient's look forward to their treatments.

The short answer is no. There are many ways to adjust the spine and we will always tailor our adjustments based on each individual person and case.