Chiropractic FAQs in North Andover MA

Posture problems often cause back and neck pain, but can also cause problems with respiration, circulation, digestion and even immune function.

The average child has over 1000 traumas to their spines by the time they are 11 years old, just learning how to walk, run and doing every day activities. If they play sports that adds more traumas as they are growing. It is important to check their spines for misalignments as they are growing so that they don’t end up as adults with unhealthy spines and difficult problems to correct. We have been taught to get our children’s eyes, ears, teeth and hearts checked, don’t forget to get their backs checked!

95% of babies are born with spinal misalignments due to the birth process. These misalignments can cause:

• Difficult/painful latch
• Ear infections
• Colic
• Congestion
• Reflux
• Delayed milestones
• Constipation
• Crawling difficulties
• Allergies
• Excema and Rashes

Any therapy that treats muscle problems.

Muscle and ligament strains and sprains, tendonitis, bursitis, rehabilitation of muscles after surgery

A specific force in a specific direction to correct joint alignment, namely in the spinal joints, but all joints can be adjusted.

Very. As evidenced by malpractice rates for chiropractors being just a fraction of the cost in comparison to medical doctors malpractice rates

Unknown. We don’t offer physical therapy appointments.

Decreased pain and inflammation, increased flexibility and mobility, improved posture, enhanced athletic performance, decreased stress response, more comfortable pregnancy

No. We tailor our treatment to suit the individual so there are no risks.

They should not be. Sometimes the changes to the musculoskeletal system from the adjustment are slightly uncomfortable (much like muscle soreness after a new workout or exercise is performed), but our technique minimizes this soreness

I use a postural corrective technique that is gentle and effective, so if you want lasting posture correction that brings pain relief and improved health function you should choose me

In the beginning of care, the body can hold the adjustment for about 24-48 hours, but each adjustment adds to the one before it so with repetition over time the body can hold the adjustment for longer periods of time. It is also dependent upon how active a person is and how much stress and strain on their nervous system occurs regularly.

After graduating from college and completing a pre-med curriculum, chiropractors enter graduate level schooling for a 5 year program in which the first 2000 hours are the same as medical school. The remaining program hours are specialized in spinal and neural anatomy, diagnostics and drug free treatment as well as x-ray and physical therapy

Yes, but it is important to get chiropractic care from a chiropractor who has taken advanced education in treating the pregnant woman. The Webster technique is a chiropractic technique specifically created for working with the pregnant mother and I am certified in the Webster Technique.

No, but many people state that they are “addicted” to feeling good after beginning chiropractic care.

Not all chiropractic techniques make the “cracking” sound, but if you do hear a crack during an adjustment it is just the release of gas in the joint as pressure is released. Similar to opening a can of soda or “popping” your knuckles

No. Even I go to see my chiropractor regularly so that I can get adjusted.

Some do, some do not.

Yes, back pain is the most common condition helped by chiropractic.

Yes, neck pain is one of the most common conditions that is helped by chiropractic care.

Yes, headaches are one of the most common conditions that are helped by chiropractic care.

Physical therapy treats muscles while chiropractic care treats bones and joints.

Yes, chiropractic care helps people recover quicker and avoid re-injury.

Yes, if you are treated with a posture corrective technique, chiropractic can improve posture. There are over 100 different chiropractic techniques, but only 2 are considered posture corrective techniques. I am trained in one of these and therefore posture correction is my specialty.

With the gentle technique I use, the body gets taken out of the stress state that is causing pain and discomfort and puts the body into a higher healing state.

Absolutely! Children benefit from the gentle chiropractic care we provide, helping their bodies grow and develop healthfully.