Frequently Asked Questions ...

Q: What Is Chiropractic?
A: "Chiropractic" is based on the fact your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body. Your nervous system consists of your brain, spinal cord, and millions of nerves. Your brain is protected by the skull, and your spinal chord, by the 24 moving bones of the spine. Many everyday activities can cause these spinal bones to loose their normal position or motion. This can result in nervous system dysfunction and ultimately, ill health. The chiropractic approach to better health is to detect, reduce, and help prevent nervous system dysfunction.

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Q: What is a Vertebral Subluxation?
A: "Vertebral Subluxation" describes what happens when spinal bones lose their normal position and motion from stress, trauma, or chemical imbalances. A Subluxation is identified by its five parts:

    1)  Bones of spine have lost their normal motion and position.
    2)  Improper spinal function irritating the nervous system.
    3)  Muscles supporting the spine have become weak or spasm.
    4)  Evidence of swelling and inflammation in the disc.
    5)  Evidence of bone spurs and spinal degeneration.

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Q: What is an Adjustment?
A: "Chiropractic Adjustment" is the use of a specific force in a precise direction to help normalize spinal function and relieve nerve interference. There are a variety of adjusting techniques to accommodate a patient’s age, size, and specific ailments.

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Q: How well educated are Doctors of Chiropractic?
A: Typical chiropractic training consists of four years of undergraduate school and four years of graduate instruction. Licensed Doctors of Chiropractic must pass four national board examinations and one state board examination. Once licensed, approximately 12 hours of annual continuing education is required.  Post graduate specialties, such as orthopedics, neurology, nutrition, and radiology, are available but require additional years of instruction.

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Q: What ailments are treated with Chiropractic?
A:       
Low Back Pain  *  Neck Pain  *  Headaches  *  Sports Injuries  *  Leg/Arm Discomfort  *Numbness/Tingling  *  Carpal Tunnel  *  Tennis Elbow  *  Sprain/Strains  *  Whiplash  *Frozen Shoulder  *  TMJ Disorder
...and many others!

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Q: Can chiropractic help me?
A: Chiropractic helps millions of people worldwide alleviate a variety of problems. The spinal column is closely related to the central nervous system, and for this reason, chiropractic can help treat symptoms of any discomfort related to the central nervous system. By alleviating stress on the spinal column, health is restored.

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Q: How many treatments will it take to heal me?
A: The treatment course for each individual is different and dependent on many factors. On average, patients require five or six visits over a two to three week period. Once your initial discomfort has been treated, we encourage you to visit your chiropractor regularly. Like visiting the dentist, a regular chiropractic check up will help you prevent further discomfort and complications.

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Q: Is it safe and is it painful?
A: Chiropractic is safe for people of all ages. Research shows that chiropractic care is consistently among the safest treatments available predominantly due to its noninvasive techniques. Chiropractic treatments are generally not painful. Some patient who are suffering from extreme pain may experience mild discomfort, however at Kobrin Wellness Center our treatments are always gentle.

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Q: How do I know if I need a Chiropractor?
A: The best way to know is to make an appointment with a Chiropractor. Most Chiropractic Doctors offer a consultation to discuss your needs and present condition at no charge. The Doctor of Chiropractic will be able to inform you at that time if an examination and testing is needed.

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