Q.
How do subluxations cause pain?
A. Nerves branch off your spinal cord
and exit between each vertebra. These nerves relay messages
from your brain to your body parts and back again. If the
nerves are healthy 100% of the messages flow unobstructed.
If nerves are damaged then the body gets sick or diseased.
The most common way nerves are damaged are through subluxations.
When a vertebral bone is misaligned it can pinch the nerve
and cause damage which can lead to pain. Think of it as accidently
slamming your finger in a car door. You would experience immediate
pain because your finger is being pinched. The same is true
for spinal nerves when they are pinched between vertebra.
Q. How do subluxations cause disease?
A. The word disease really means
dis-ease. Dis-ease of the body simply means the body is not
at ease. It is not functioning properly. When a body is not
functioning properly it is more likely to get sick. If your
lungs aren't working right you are more succeptible to some
type of lung disease. If your heart isn't working right your
are more susceptible to some type of heart disease. If your
stomach is not working right you are more likely to acquire
some type of stomach disease. A properly functioning body
is a healthier stronger body.
Subluxations
lead to your body being diseased by obstructing nerve flow
from brain to body. When you obstruct the brain's commands
the body breaks down. Think of it as a short in an electrical
wire. If a wire is shorting out the light it supplies will
be dim and flicker. In essence it will be malfunctioning.
Your body is the same. If a subluxation is pinching a nerve
and causing a short, whatever part of your body that nerve
feeds will not be functioning at 100%.
 
Q. How do Chiropractors remove subluxations?
A. Through spinal adjustments. The
word Chiropractic literally means done by hand. The Chiropractor
moves the bones by hand.
Q. Does getting a Chiropractic adjustment
hurt?
A. Most patients love to get adjusted. Getting
adjusted usually feels fantastic. Most patients report a feeling
of looseness, relaxation and less stress after adjustments.
You must understand however that if you see the Chiropractor
and you are suffering from a severely pinched nerve and are
in excruciating pain to begin with the first few adjustments
may be uncomfortable. On the whole Chiropractic adjustments
are safe, effective and feel good.
Q.
Who can & should receive adjustments and
at what age can they start?
A. Although most of our new patients are patients
in pain, everyone should receive chiropractic adjustments
on some type of regular schedule. Once a patient's spinal
problem is resolved they should see the Chiropractor throughout
their life to keep their spine healthy. Dentists used to be
scoffed at for telling patients to brush their teeth. A dentist's
philosophy is to prevent tooth decay from ever happening in
the first place.
This is because once a cavity forms the damage is already
done. Keeping your teeth healthy prevents cavities. You can
keep your spine healthier by receiving regularly scheduled
adjustments. This helps prevent arthritis, disc problems,
pain and dysfunction.
The
youngest patient ever adjusted at Blackhawk Chiropractic was
2 days old. The oldest patient was 99.
A
good rule of thumb to tell if somebody needs adjustments is
if they have a spine.
  
Dr.
Tsai Pictured above giving patients adjustments during his
Patient Appreciation Parties.
Q.
Do I have to come forever?
A. No, absolutely not. You should
understand that resolving serious spinal problems takes time.
Once your condition is resolved the choice is up to you how
you want to see the Chiropractor. Keep in mind that once your
condition is resolved it may have the tendency to break down
again if not maintained properly. Compare this to exercising.
Once you have reached your physical goal you should keep exercising
on some type of regular basis to keep your body healthy. With
regularly scheduled Chiropractic adjustments you can decrease
the odds of regressing back to your original spinal problem
while increasing your odds of better health. Just remember
whatever you choose, is always up to you the patient.
Q.
Is Chiropractic care expensive?
A. No. Although the word expensive
means different things to different people, Chiropractic care
is one of the least expensive forms of health care. In fact
we believe that if more people see Chiropractors, national
health care costs would decrease because on the whole people
would be much healthier. Keep in mind that we will always
try to make it as affordable as possible for you and your
family. As a new patient, if you have concerns about cost,
you are welcome to speak with our financial department in
person and they will be happy to answer any questions that
you may have.
Q. Is a Chiropractor a "real" doctor?
A . Absolutely! If by a "real"
doctor you mean a Medical doctor then the answer is no. Just
as a Chiropractor is not a Medical doctor, a Medical doctor
is not a Chiropractor. A Medical doctor has the same amount
of hours and years of schooling as does a Chiropractor, but
Medical doctors and Chiropractors are very different. Although
it is slowly changing, most Medical doctors are concerned
with symptoms of sickness or disease rather than prevention.
Chiropractors are more concerned with prevention of disease.
Medical doctors treat patients with drugs and surgery. Chiropractors
treat patients with their hands. Medical doctors use an outside
of the body chemical, put it inside the patient's body and
wait for results. Chiropractors release pressure off of nerves
inside the body to release the body's natural inner healing
powers. Chiropractors have 4 years of undergraduate study
and 4 years of study in Chiropractic college. They are required
to pass rigorous state and national board licensing. Chiropractors
must also keep their license current by attending regular
post graduate study courses.
Q.
Does anyone famous receive Chiropractic care?
A.
Thousands of Pro Athletes and celebreties receive adjustments.
Here are just a few and here is what they have to say.
    
“I’ve
been going to the chiropractor for as long as I remember.
It’s as important to my game as practicing my swing!”
-Tiger Woods,
Winner of 8 Majors at only 27
“Chiropractic's
been a big part of my game. I only wish I had tried chiropractic
care a few years sooner when I first started having back problems.”
-Joe Montana,
4-time Super Bowl Champion
“I
could not have won the Tour de France without the assistance
of my chiropractor.”
-Lance Armstrong,
4-time winner of the grueling Tour de France
“If
it were not for chiropractic, I would not have won the Gold
Medal.”
-Dan O'Brien,
Worlds Greatest Athlete
“I
have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do
believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor
three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers
go to get that edge.”
-Evander Holyfield,
4-time World Heavyweight Champion
Spinal Nerve Chart
Below
is a chart that will help you understand the importance maintaining
of a healthy spine.
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