Frequently Asked Questions in University Place WA

Chiropractic is a precise and gentle technique that involves adjusting spinal vertebrae to alleviate nerve irritation and restore function to the affected area.

Technically, chiropractors don’t treat conditions; they focus on restoring optimal biomechanics and nerve system function, allowing the individual to recover naturally.

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise force applied to a vertebra to improve its position and function. These adjustments can be performed either manually by hand or using specialized instruments.

Chiropractic care is incredibly safe, especially when delivered in a gentle and precise manner, as practiced by our doctors.

Your doctor will better understand your specific needs after performing an
examination and radiographs. Recommendations are largely influenced by a
patient’s age, lifestyle, injury history, and overall health status.

While everyone is different, we often hear about patients enjoying a higher quality of life, better sleep, lower stress, improved digestion, fewer allergies, and, of course, reduced or eliminated pain.

With any procedure or treatment, there are potential risks if patients are not properly screened or assessed. Our doctors pride themselves on being thorough, greatly reducing any risk.

Chiropractic adjustments are typically pleasant and comfortable. Our doctors use multiple techniques to ensure the correct method is applied to each person, minimizing any chance of discomfort.

Our doctors specialize in Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic and have subspecialties in multiple other techniques, ensuring the best patient outcomes. Additionally, we offer spinal decompression and therapeutic laser therapy for challenging cases.

The initial appointment typically lasts an hour, while the follow-up visit to review findings and discuss your care plan usually takes 30 minutes. Spinal adjustments typically take 5-15 minutes, depending on the complexity.

Chiropractors typically undergo 4 years of undergraduate study, earning a
bachelor’s degree in science, before proceeding to a chiropractic university for an additional 3.5 to 4 years. During this time, they learn about anatomy, physiology, radiology, nutrition, toxicology, microbiology, and spinal adjusting techniques, to name a few.

Yes! Pregnant women frequently report better sleep, better posture, and easier
deliveries. When the body is working properly, everything is more efficient.

Yes. Our doctors have provided care for babies as early as minutes after birth,
continuing into adulthood. Many parents report improvements such as better
sleep for their children, enhanced bowel function, and resolution of ear infections, among other benefits.

Chiropractic care is non-addictive. Many individuals opt for long-term care
because of the numerous benefits they experience and the resulting
improvement in their quality of life.

Our doctors specialize in techniques that don’t typically produce a "crack" sound. When there is an audible release from a joint, the sound heard is often attributed to the formation of gas bubbles within the joint.

No. When someone "pops" or "cracks" their spine, it's typically termed a gross
manipulation or mobilization. An adjustment, on the other hand, refers to the
precise and specific application of force to a single vertebra.

Yes. Most insurance plans do cover chiropractic care. To find out about coverage
specifics for your plan, please feel free to call or text our office for clarification.