Chiropractic

What’s the new technology chiropractors use that automatically adjusts your spine by going bone-by-bone?

No, there is no technology that automatically adjusts your spine bone-by-bone

So there's a lot of new technology out there that can help chiropractors adjust people easier. A lot of people have been talking about AI in a lot of different capacities to help make life easier. But one place that AI really has not gone into yet is the actual treatment of chiropractic. There are a lot of different tools and techniques we can use as chiropractors, but they all require some sort of manual use of our hands, things like this. So this question asking about what type of technology chiropractors are using that automatically adjusts your spine, to my knowledge that doesn't exist. There are several different techniques that we can use where we can ask the patients to move around in different directions, do things called muscle testing to check the neurological activation or inactivation at certain joints and muscles, and that can help guide us where we should be adjusting bone by bone, joint by joint, segments by segment. But to my knowledge, there is nothing that can actually adjust automatically for you, and I think that's a good thing. I think it's important to have the provider's brain within the context of the treatment because otherwise you are just getting an automated service and your body deserves better than that.

There is no technology that can automatically adjust your spine. Chiropractors use techniques such as muscle testing and manual adjustments to help guide them. This is important because it allows the provider to use their brain within the context of the treatment and provide a more personalized service for the patient.

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As a chiropractor, I can say that there is currently no technology available that automatically adjusts your spine bone-by-bone. While there are various tools and techniques that chiropractors use, they all require manual manipulation by our hands. AI has not yet made its way into the actual treatment of chiropractic. During a session, chiropractors may use different techniques such as asking patients to move in specific ways or conducting muscle testing to assess neurological activation and guide the adjustments. However, there is no technology that can perform automatic adjustments. Personally, I believe it's crucial for the provider to be actively involved in the treatment process, as it allows for individualized care tailored to each patient's needs. Your body deserves better than an automated service.

What is the most common condition you treat?

The Surprising Reason People Flock to Our Office

The number one reason people come to our office might surprise you. People come to our office for all kinds of reasons, but the number one reason we actually see people in our office is for wellness care. Many people come into our office because they're seeking care for maybe chronic injuries that have to do with posture or repetitive use, whether you're somebody who sits at a desk all day long or you are a mom of kids who's constantly holding, picking things up and has a lot of stress in your life. We see a lot of things that have to do with tension in upper back, neck, headaches, and then people stick around because they really enjoy the wellness benefits of chiropractic care. So as a whole, our practice is filled with lots of wellness patients and we love being able to keep people well.

The number one reason people come to our office is for wellness care, including care for chronic injuries, posture issues, and tension in the upper back, neck and head.

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The most common condition we treat at our office is wellness care. While we see people for various reasons, the number one reason individuals visit our office is to receive care for chronic injuries related to posture or repetitive use. This includes individuals who spend long hours sitting at a desk or mothers constantly engaging in activities that put stress on their bodies. We frequently address tension in the upper back, neck, and headaches. Many individuals continue seeking care because they appreciate the wellness benefits of chiropractic care. Overall, our practice primarily consists of wellness patients, and we take pride in helping people maintain their well-being.

Do you ever recommend lifestyle changes for your patients?

Transforming Lives: Beyond Adjustments, We Empower Lifestyle Changes!

Getting adjusted is really only part of your health care picture. We like to help you set wellness goals outside of just what we can work on in the treatment room to help ensure that you're able to live a lifestyle that you love. That is one of the biggest things that we help our patients with. And what we mean by that is we want the life that you're living to feel something that is easy and joyful and something that you look forward to every day. And a big piece of that for many people is feeling and functioning as best as you can. So from a chiropractic perspective, we help your body and nervous system function at 100% so that you can go out and feel and function the way that you're supposed to. But the other things that we want to work on with you have to do with your lifestyle. And that might include diet, exercise, sleep, supplements and medication that you're taking, all different kinds of things. So we're here to help provide you with the most well-rounded type of treatment. So lifestyle changes ends up being a really big piece of our care, and that's what makes us different, and we're really excited about that.

We help our patients with more than just adjustments. We also provide lifestyle advice to help ensure they can live a healthy and joyful lifestyle.

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In addition to providing chiropractic care, we also focus on helping our patients make lifestyle changes to enhance their overall well-being. Our goal is to assist you in living a lifestyle that brings you joy and ease. Feeling and functioning at your best is an essential part of that. Through chiropractic care, we aim to optimize your body and nervous system function so that you can thrive. However, we also address other aspects of your lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, sleep, and the use of supplements or medication. Our approach is comprehensive and aims to provide the most well-rounded treatment possible. Lifestyle changes are a significant component of our care, setting us apart and allowing us to support you in a unique way. We are enthusiastic about helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.

How does chiropractic care differ between children, adults, and seniors?

Adapting Chiropractic Care: Differences Based on Age

What an adjustment looks like can vary greatly depending on a lot of different factors. Some of those factors can include the age of the patient. So, we always will consider what goals the patient has in mind and their past health history, but their age can be a really big factor in terms of what the adjustment looks like. For example, with babies, we don't do any popping, twisting, and cracking. The adjustments are super light and gentle and they're the pressure approximately of checking to see if a peach or an avocado is ripe. As kids get a little bit older, let's say toddlers or infants and they're moving all over the treatment room, we often find ourselves adjusting while we sit on the floor or under our desk or wherever the kiddo might be comfortable. We may start to use a little bit of instrumentation in the adjustments, but our adjustments still tend to be really light and they're always nervous system focused. And then as we start working with adults and even teenagers, our adjustments can range through a wider variety of techniques. So, that might include more manual adjusting, it may still be strictly instrument, or even just that gentle light touch adjustment. Same goes for seniors. It really depends on their goals, lifestyle, and past health history. And those are things that we really take into consideration as well as the patient preference to make sure they're getting a treatment that's not only customized to them, but feel safe and effective for them too.

The adjustments for each age can vary greatly. For babies, the adjustments are super light and gentle. As kids get a little bit older, let's say toddlers or infants and they're moving all over the treatment room, we often find ourselves adjusting while we sit on the floor or under our desk or wherever the kiddo might be comfortable. We may start to use a little bit of instrumentation in the adjustments, but our adjustments still tend to be really light and they're always nervous system focused. And then as we start working with adults and even teenagers, our adjustments can range through a wider variety of techniques. For seniors, it really depends on their goals, lifestyle, and past health history.

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The nature of chiropractic care can vary based on several factors, including the age of the patient. When it comes to adjusting children, particularly babies, the approach is gentle and non-forceful. There is no popping, twisting, or cracking involved. The adjustments for infants are as light as checking the ripeness of a peach or an avocado. With toddlers and older children who may be more active during treatments, adjustments can be done while sitting on the floor or under a desk to ensure their comfort. Some instrumentation may also be used, but adjustments remain light and focus on the nervous system. For adults and teenagers, a wider range of techniques may be employed based on their goals, lifestyle, and health history. This can include manual adjustments, instrument-based techniques, or gentle touch adjustments. The same considerations apply to seniors as well. Patient preference is also taken into account to provide customized and safe treatment that is effective for them.

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Dr. Nicole M. Short, DC, MS has been passionate about the human body, health, and science since 4th grade. She found chiropractic to be a great way to help people reach their health goals, manage low back pain, get off inhalers for asthma, and feel healthier and more energetic. She loves helping people live and function at their best.

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