can you realign your own back

Can you realign your own spine?

Is it safe to crack your own spine?   You can mobilise and stretch your own spine, but ´realigning´ (releasing the right joints in the right direction) your own spine is pretty much impossible to do. Chiropractors can’t even do it to themselves. So, what´s the real difference between mobilising and ‘realigning´ your spine?  …

Do you need x-rays if you see a chiropractor

Do you need x-rays if you see a chiropractor?

Do chiropractors require x-rays with every patient?   The need for x-rays when seeing a chiropractor is a hotly debated subject. Some chiropractors x-ray almost every patient because they feel that it gives them very valuable information about the spine. Eg:   Is there degeneration in the sliding joints of the spine, affecting movement? Does…

How to tell if your chiropractor is good

How do you know if a chiropractor is good?

How to tell if your chiropractor is good Trying to decide whether to stick with your chiropractor, or try someone new? What makes a good chiropractor for some people is not what makes a chiropractor good for another, but here are some things to consider. Results. Most people don’t feel much after one chiropractic session,…

types of chiropractors

What are the two main types of chiropractors?

“Straight” chiropractors and “Mixers”?? A question of focus.   Some chiropractors focus mainly on the musculo-skeletal health of their patients—helping to reduce pain, stiffness, and restriction. Chiropractic can offer great relief to patients by freeing up restricted joints, not only in the spine but in many other joints of the body. In many cases, muscle…

When not to see a chiropractor

When NOT to visit a chiropractor

When A Chiropractor Cannot Help You There are few instances where a chiropractor cannot help you. Here are some (but not all) of them: SUPER-acute Back Spasms If your lumbar spine has become so tight or inflamed that you cannot stand up, it is usually too inflamed for a chiropractor to work on. (Especially if…

How do chiropractors know where to adjust

How do chiropractors know where to adjust?

Chiropractors release stuck, restricted joints in the spine and part of the skill of a good chiropractor is properly assessing where they should ‘adjust’. There are a few ways that chiropractors do this. Static Palpation The first way is called “static palpation” where the chiropractor simply feels the spine with their hands. Here she/he looks…

Do I need a massage or a chiropractor

Do I need a massage or a chiropractor?

Massage or Chiropractic? When there is tension in the body around the spine it can be hard to figure out if you need a massage or a chiropractic visit. Both release muscle tightness but through different ways. The key is to find the underlying cause… What does massage do? Massage will rub or compress muscles…