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What is chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care is a natural and holistic approach to health and wellness that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors use manual adjustments and other techniques to alleviate pain, restore proper alignment, and promote overall well-being.

Is chiropractic care safe?

Chiropractic care is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified and licensed chiropractor. At The Body Theory, our chiropractor is highly trained and experienced, ensuring your safety and comfort during treatments.

What conditions can chiropractic care help with?

Chiropractic care is effective in addressing a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and more. It can also be beneficial for improving posture and preventing future injuries.

What should I expect during a chiropractic appointment?

During your appointment, our chiropractor will perform a thorough examination, including assessing your medical history and conducting physical tests. If necessary, chiropractic adjustments will be administered to target specific issues and provide relief.

Is chiropractic care suitable for children and seniors?

Yes, chiropractic care can benefit individuals of all ages. We offer specialized pediatric and senior care to address the unique needs of these groups, ensuring that they can enjoy better health and mobility.

What is dry needling? Does it hurt?

Dry needling is a safe treatment to release active trigger points and tight muscles. It performed by our certified provider using a thin monofilament needle. Dry needling is used to treat underlying muscular trigger points for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. This treatment helps to relieve pain, improve chronic pain conditions, regain range of motion, and accelerate recovery. Dry needling is safe, minimally discomforting, and very effective.

What is body tempering?

Body tempering is a revolutionary technique primarily utilized to enhance muscle recovery and improve overall physical performance. It involves the application of substantial cylindrical steel loads to various muscle groups, essentially offering a deep tissue massage effect. This method is renowned for its ability to release muscle tightness, break down adhesions, and promote rapid recovery of stressed tissues, often yielding immediate improvements in mobility and pain relief.

Developed originally for strength athletes, body tempering has gained widespread acclaim for its efficacy and is now adopted by individuals of all fitness levels. The approach is holistic and progressive, allowing for a gradual enhancement in muscular resilience and functionality. Body tempering stands as a potent modality in the arsenal of recovery techniques, offering a unique path to optimized physical well-being and athletic proficiency.

Do I have to be adjusted?

Nope! At The Body Theory we believe in assessing the whole person. We aim to provide the patient with exactly what they need. This may include multiple modalities and approaches or one specific approach!

What chiropractic techniques does The Body Theory offer?

The Body Theory can offer multiple different styles of adjustments to accommodate all different people. We offer Flexion-Distraction adjusting which is a specific and gentle style that can decrease pressure on the disc while simultaneously bringing alignment to the spine. The Body Theory also offers manual diversified adjustments, drop table adjustments, or instrument assisted adjustments. Feel free to reach out with any questions.