FAQs

What does a chiropractor do?

Specializes in the nervous system and the spine. As a chiropractor I locate subluxations and eliminate them while educating my clients about how to live a healthier life.

What is a Subluxation?

Disturbance in the nervous system at the level of the spine, skull and pelvis resulting in a body that can not work its best.

What is an adjustment? Does it hurt? How long does it take?

The introduction of a force into the nervous system performed by hand or with an instrument directed at restoring normal nervous system and spinal function. It is a gentle pain free manouver that in itself takes seconds. Finding the correct Subluxation to be adjusted is what takes time.

I feel okay, how would I benifit from seeing a Chiropractor?

Subluaxtions are most often pain less but at the same time will compromise the function of your nevous system which can lead to a weakening of your body and ultimately result in symptoms and ill health. Chiropractic treatments help your whole body and mind work better. Research shows that chiropractic care results in improved immune function, decreased blood pressure, increased power, balance, strength and accuracy. As the body works better once the Subluxation is removed then the body can heal more effectively.

My kids don’t have back pain why should they be checked by a Chiropractor?

Would it not be better to raise healthy kids than fix damaged adults. Much of what results in pain and symptoms when we are older is a result of all the things that have happened to us while growing up that were never treated properly. Children who receive regular chiropractic care tend to suffer from less colds, parents report better attention, relief from ear infections, the symptoms of asthma and bedwetting. Research has shown chiropractic care to be very effective at relieving the symptoms of colic.

My parents who are very old and fragile and they are frightened by the idea of seeing a Chiropractor, can chiropractic still help? Is it safe?

I have regular chiropractic clients who are in there 90′s. Chiropractic is effective for all ages and may just require some modifications. It is safe and very often provides the releif that makes life worth living.

I have been told that once you start seeing a Chiropractor you have to go for life?

Receiving any kind of care is always a choice. Yes I encourage people to receive life time wellness chiropractic care only because it ensures a nervous system and body that is always functioning its best. Also the stresses in life are not going anywhere and they are the causes of Subluxations. What people discover once they receive chiropractic care is that it makes them feel good and they want that feeling as often as they can, so they choose regular chiropractic adjustments.

What actually is Life Time Wellness Care?

Regular chiropractic check ups and adjustments as needed
while receiving regular education and coaching about the tools and skills required to live the healthiest lifestyle possible. What I call the ART of LIVING WELL.

By Dr Wayne Jakeman