Frequently Asked Questions

How can chiropractic help me?
Chiropractic restores joint movement; relieving pain, reducing susceptibility to injury, and helping to prevent degenerative diseases such as arthritis and disc disease.

What do chiropractors “treat”?
Chiropractors address subluxations, or misalignments of your spine rather than "treat" any specific disease or condition. Chiropractors are spine specialists who are trained to identify spinal misalignments, correct them through specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing the nervous system to function without interference.

What is a chiropractic adjustment?
The intent of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore proper motion to the spine removing irritation to the associated nerves. There are several adjusting techniques that doctors of chiropractic can utilize in performing safe, specific adjustments. The chiropractic adjustment differs from spinal manipulation performed by physical therapists and osteopaths due to its specificity. Chiropractors remove subluxations, not merely manipulate the spine. Chiropractic is an art and science that takes extensive training and practice to master. “Chiropractic has been in practice for over a century and is currently the second largest healing system in this country with over 20 million visits reported annually.”

Is chiropractic safe?
Yes! Chiropractic is among the safest of the healing arts. You may be assured your chiropractor is a recognized health care professional. The core curriculum chiropractors receive includes over 4,500 hours of study in anatomy, physiology, pathology, biology, chemistry, pediatrics, geriatrics, nutrition, diagnosis, hundreds of hours of both clinical and internship programs, etc — very similar to a medical school curriculum.

Is an adjustment painful?
Although each patient reacts differently, rarely is the procedure painful. Many patients report that they feel a sense of relief and relaxation following an adjustment. It can cause a variety of reactions from temporary soreness to a sense of euphoria and well-being.

How much does it cost?
It depends upon your specific condition. We offer an initial consultation at no charge to evaluate your condition and determine if you are a candidate for chiropractic care. If the doctor accepts your case, she will inform you of the charges for the exam and x-rays, if necessary, before any services are performed. We do have a special new patient offer for our web site visitors. We also have payment plans. Talk with Dr. Delson if you have any concerns or questions.

How long does it take to achieve results?
This also depends on your condition, age, and level of spinal degeneration. In most cases, pain relief can be achieved within one to two weeks. Correction of the spine, which gives long lasting results takes longer.

Are there side-effects to chiropractic?
No. In fact, there are side-benefits. For example, a patient who came in with back pain recently, received adjustments to relieve the subluxations in her spine. During her care plan, she not only experienced relief from back pain, she also reports that she has more energy, is sleeping better, and is using her reflux medication 50% less than usual. This sounds amazing, and it makes perfect sense, if you understand chiropractic. A well aligned healthy spine means a healthy nervous system. Your healthy nervous system affects everything in your body, including your immune system. These are only a few of the "side-benefits" of having a healthy spine and nervous system.