We are sensitive to the issue of overtreatment. We agree with recent research that indicates most patients should show significant improvement in 8 to 10 treatments. We will not keep patients coming in frequently for extended periods of time. If your condition does not improve within a reasonable period, we will refer you to the appropriate doctor for further evaluation and treatment. We work with and receive referrals from medical doctors and physical therapists.
Chiropractors receive extensive training in the areas of orthopedics, neurology, and physiotherapy.
Chiropractic care is typically highly effective and more conservative in nature than medical treatment. In many cases, it should be tried prior to more invasive care such as drug therapy, cortisone injection therapy, and surgery. As do orthopedic medical doctors, Doctors of Chiropractic specialize in treating musculoskeletal pain and problems. Chiropractors use many of the same diagnostic techniques as medical doctors to determine the cause of the problem. However, rather than waiting for a problem to develop that shows up on special studies like x-rays and MRIs, we look for more subtle indicators that a problem may be in the early stages of development and treat it before it has a chance to become more serious.