Myths About Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is an extremely safe practice that’s effective for people at every stage of life.
Chiropractic Care
One of the best things about receiving chiropractic adjustments is that they are a completely drug-free path to healing the body naturally.
Chiropractic benefits including treatment of the following: (bullet point these in two rows)
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Headaches
- Colic
- Neck pain
- Reduce stress placed on the immune system
- Shoulder pain
- Assist in a healthy prenatal care
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Help boost athletic performance
- Joint stiffness
- Pain related to a motor vehicle accident
- Scoliosis
- Pain due to a work-related injury
Chiropractic care is good for all ages and can be used alongside physical therapy, athletic training, medical doctor visits, massage therapy, reiki, and acupuncture.
Finding a good chiropractor isn’t only key to correcting the damage caused by years of poor posture or trauma — it’s also important for everyone wanting to take a proactive approach to protecting his or her whole health.
During your chiropractic visit: What to expect
During your initial visit, one of our chiropractors will perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation, taking your detailed medical history and ordering x-rays and other tests as needed, to determine your condition and outline your unique treatment program.
As part of your treatment, you will lie on a table while your chiropractor performs a variety of soft tissue and manipulative techniques and stretches to the affected area. Your chiropractor may also recommend specific exercises and lifestyle modifications to ensure proper posture and sleeping habits. Chiropractic care is meant to be a comfortable procedure with minimal pain. The total treatment time following the initial visit will be approximately 15 minutes.
The number of treatments required is determined by how long your condition has existed, the severity of your condition and your individual healing ability.
Center for Integrative Medicine
Chiropractic care at Henry Ford is a part of the Center for Integrative Medicine. The center is built on a holistic approach to health and healing that uses evidence-based, alternative therapies combined with traditional western medical care. Should you wish to supplement your chiropractic care with massage or other therapies, our integrative medicine specialists will consider your entire personal and medical history to design a care plan that’s all for you.