FAQS
What does a Chiropractor do?
Chiropractic comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning “done by hand.”
As chiropractors we specialize in the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. Put simply we deal with the nerves, joints, bones and muscles of your body. We diagnose, treat and help prevent conditions affecting the nervous and musculoskeletal system. We look at the big picture!
When you visit Dr Misha at Del Rae Chiropractic she will look at your spine for areas that are “misaligned”. These areas are called subluxations. Subluxations put pressure on spinal nerves which prevent the nerves from functioning correctly. After locating the subluxations, Dr Misha will use specific techniques to adjust your spine back into proper alignment, therefore taking pressure off your nervous system.
Our aim at Del Rae Chiropractic is to treat our patients so their bodies can function effectively and free of pain. All this is done gently and naturally without the use of drugs or surgery.
Chiropractic comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning “done by hand.”
As chiropractors we specialize in the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. Put simply we deal with the nerves, joints, bones and muscles of your body. We diagnose, treat and help prevent conditions affecting the nervous and musculoskeletal system. We look at the big picture!
When you visit Dr Misha at Del Rae Chiropractic she will look at your spine for areas that are “misaligned”. These areas are called subluxations. Subluxations put pressure on spinal nerves which prevent the nerves from functioning correctly. After locating the subluxations, Dr Misha will use specific techniques to adjust your spine back into proper alignment, therefore taking pressure off your nervous system.
Our aim at Del Rae Chiropractic is to treat our patients so their bodies can function effectively and free of pain. All this is done gently and naturally without the use of drugs or surgery.
Is Chiropractic Care safe?
Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. There are very few reported cases of serious injury associated with chiropractic care. Chiropractors are spinal health experts who undertake five years of extensive university training.
Visit your local Chiropractic Association website for further information.
Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. There are very few reported cases of serious injury associated with chiropractic care. Chiropractors are spinal health experts who undertake five years of extensive university training.
Visit your local Chiropractic Association website for further information.
Do I need x-rays?
In the same way your dentist requests x-rays to show what lies under the surface, Dr Misha at Del Rae Chiropractic may ask you to have x-rays taken. X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool used by many health providers. This information will assist her to determine appropriate treatment for you.
After all, everyone is different so your course of chiropractic care will be specific to your unique spinal structure.
You will be fully informed about your treatment. Your x-rays will be explained to you in detail and you are welcome to ask any questions.
In the same way your dentist requests x-rays to show what lies under the surface, Dr Misha at Del Rae Chiropractic may ask you to have x-rays taken. X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool used by many health providers. This information will assist her to determine appropriate treatment for you.
After all, everyone is different so your course of chiropractic care will be specific to your unique spinal structure.
You will be fully informed about your treatment. Your x-rays will be explained to you in detail and you are welcome to ask any questions.
Is chiropractic care suitable for children?
In the same way that chiropractic care helps adults, children can also benefit from regular adjustments. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off as “growing pains” may be able to be traced to the spine.
As chiropractic is primarily a preventative health system regular check ups will allow proper development and functioning of all areas of the body, and may help avoid some of the health complaints seen later in adults.
In most cases, a child’s spine is much easier to adjust than an adult’s. Naturally, adjusting procedures are modified to the child’s spine. They are usually more relaxed, their muscles not as tense and most children have not had long-standing subluxations.
As children generally experience more active lives than adults, with falls, accidents etc regular check-ups are vital. Children often hold their adjustments for longer periods of time.
If chiropractic care is necessary to your good health and reaching your full potential in life as an adult, then it logically follows that it is even more necessary for a child!
In the same way that chiropractic care helps adults, children can also benefit from regular adjustments. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off as “growing pains” may be able to be traced to the spine.
As chiropractic is primarily a preventative health system regular check ups will allow proper development and functioning of all areas of the body, and may help avoid some of the health complaints seen later in adults.
In most cases, a child’s spine is much easier to adjust than an adult’s. Naturally, adjusting procedures are modified to the child’s spine. They are usually more relaxed, their muscles not as tense and most children have not had long-standing subluxations.
As children generally experience more active lives than adults, with falls, accidents etc regular check-ups are vital. Children often hold their adjustments for longer periods of time.
If chiropractic care is necessary to your good health and reaching your full potential in life as an adult, then it logically follows that it is even more necessary for a child!