Under normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds. This is most common at a first adjustment and often does not recur. If you are afraid of a painful adjustment, you should know that Dr. Wexler has many newborn patients, and is skilled at gentle adjusting. Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe.
Chiropractors receive an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Wexler completed a BA degree at Occidental College in Los Angeles, and a five-year course of study at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches, as well as many common complaints of pregnancy. After some office paperwork, Dr. Wexler will ask you about the health complaints with which you are chiefly concerned. A physical examination will be performed which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and other diagnostic procedures.