Frequently Asked Questions in Memphis TN

Chiropractic is an alternative medical profession that is focused on the conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on spinal movement, spinal function and improvement of quality of life. In our office we utilize a combination of therapies to accomplish this, including spinal manipulation (adjustments), exercise prescription, lifestyle/ergonomic counseling as well as spinal decompression, dry needling, soft tissue therapy and more.

Chiropractors treat:

• Spine and Joint Conditions: Includes back pain, disc bulges or herniations, degenerative disc disease, mobility restrictions, facet joint dysfunction, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal sprain/strain, whiplash injuries and more.
• Headaches and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions: Tension headaches, migraines, cervicogenic headaches, and more.
• Extremity Injuries: Shoulder pain (includes impingement and instability), rotator cuff strain, elbow pain (tennis or golfer’s elbow), wrist and hand pain (like carpal tunnel), hip pain, ankle sprains, and over use syndromes.
• Pregnancy and Post Partum Conditions: Pregnancy related low back and pelvic pain, sacroiliac and pubic symphysis dysfunction, rib pain, postural support, and more.
• Pediatric Conditions: Postural strain (backpacks, sports, screens), growing pains, youth sports related injuries, scoliosis, neck and back discomfort.

The chiropractic adjustment or spinal manipulation is a hands-on approach to restoring movement in a joint and enhancing the interaction of the nervous system with the surrounding muscles and tissues. When a joint is not moving appropriately it can increase stiffness, pain and affect nerve signaling. The adjustment itself is a specific, targeted force that allows the joint’s normal motion to be restored. We are able to safely adapt this for adults, children and pregnancy.

We evaluate each patient on a case-by-case basis, there is no one-size schedule. Our office likes to consider why the patient needs care, how their body responds and what their goals for treatment are. A patient with a more acute injury may require more care early on, while our wellness patients require less frequent visits.

Most patients report pain reduction, improved mobility, better recovery, reduced need for pain medication, easier pregnancies, fewer pain episodes, better sleep and more.

Most patients report that the adjustment is not painful.

We offer a gentle, patient centered approach to healing for those who are pregnant, children, babies, and whole families supported by our continued advanced training in pediatric and prenatal care, dry needling, neuro-emotional technique and functional medicine.

Our appointment times vary, we recommend expecting an hour for your first chiropractic visit, twenty minutes for dry needling or decompression and ten minutes for an adjustment.

Absolutely! In fact, we see many pregnant women in our clinic due to our advanced post graduate training.

Yes, some insurance plans cover chiropractic. We are currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and United, coverage varies based on the plan.