Frequently Asked Questions in Lancaster PA

Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the spine and function of the nervous system. If there is interference to the nerve pathways, due to dysfunction to one of the bones in your spine, known as a subluxation, it can negatively effect the body. The chiropractors job is to find, and correct these subluxations, by way of the adjustment.

Infants to teenagers, Grandma and Grandpa, along with everyone in between. No spine is too big or too small to be taken care of, after all, we only get one spine in our lifetime. Come common reasons why patients seek Chiropractic care: fatigue, headaches, poor posture/ergonomics, migraines, pregnancy, carpal tunnel, stiff joints, neck pain, back pain, degeneration/arthritis, disc problems general wellness.

A chiropractic adjustment typically involves a specific force applied to a vertebra, aimed at correcting subluxations. The goal of adjusting the spine is to restore proper motion, improve spinal function and remove interference from the nervous system.

Chiropractic is a non-invasive, drug-free discipline meaning that the risks associated with it are very low. Adverse events are very rare and your chiropractor will assess you individually for any risks before commencing care.

In the beginning, regular chiropractic care will be needed to retrain old, dysfunctional patterns in the spine, muscles and nervous system, into new healthy ones. To keep up the progress you’ve made, we recommend continuing chiropractic maintenance to ensure the problems you have resolved, do not return, combining chiropractic and other healthy lifestyle choices to keep your mind and body functioning optimally.

Help you live a better quality of life, free of nervous system interference!

Generally, adjustments do not cause pain, as your chiropractor is specifically trained to deliver gentle and effective care. Minor soreness is possible but rare and usually short lived.

Dr. Tai has a lifetime background of being around chiropractic and being under care. Growing up in a chiropractic family, she understands the importance of receiving regular chiropractic care. Our practice strives to make it simple, easy and affordable for families to receive care.

The first two visits at our office are scheduled. Plan for 45 minutes for your initial visit and about 30 minutes for your follow-up Report of Findings Visit. After these first two visits, no appointments are needed. Stop in anytime during our office hours to get checked. A typical visit only takes about 5 minutes. Wait times vary depending on day and time of the day, you may have no wait at all or it could be up to 30 minutes at most.

To become a Doctor of Chiropractic, you must obtain a bachelor’s degree prior to entering chiropractic college. Accredited chiropractic schools require an average of over 4,000 credits within about a 4-year period, which is similar to medical school requirements. Dr. Tai completed a 6-month internship program at a busy chiropractic practice in Florida, that is needed before graduating. Chiropractors must also pass multiple board exams and be licensed by their state board. As well as maintain their license and complete continuing education.

Yes! Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help pelvic alignment and balance, decrease back pain and back labor and help with shorter labor times, among many other benefits. Our chiropractor has taken additional training and is certified in the Webster Technique.

The popping noises are caused by gas bubbles being suddenly released from spinal joints during an adjustment. This noise is completely normal and does not accompany any pain or discomfort. Adjustments Inca also happen without the popping sound.

We believe that the best relationships in life, both personal and professional are built on openness, transparency, and honesty. We are excited to offer a unique fee structure, so there will be no financial surprises. Instead of paying for individual visits, you can pay a low monthly fee to allow unlimited access to Chiropractic care.

Because of the unique nature of our fee system, CANNOT and WILL NOT BILL TRADITIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE, OR ACCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION CASES.

Approximately 85% of back pain has no known underlying cause. Instead, the pain is coming from the function of your spine as well as the muscles, joints and nerves supporting that area. In rare cases, it can be linked to other pathologies such as fracture, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and infections.

Chiropractors help relieve pressure of your nervous system by removing any misalignments of the spine. These misalignments are called “subluxations,” and correcting these can help back pain. Once these subluxations are corrected, the body has a better ability to heal itself and function optimally.

Most causes of neck pain are found to be non-specific and instead coming rom the function of your spine and the supporting muscles, joints, ligaments, and nerves around the area of concern. Neck pain has been shown to affect up to 75% of us during our lifetime, and recent dates shows a higher incidence in computer and desk jobs.

Your head weights about as much as a bowling ball and must be properly supported by your neck and spine. This force will inevitably cause pain when spending a prolonged amount of time in a forward head posture. Sudden trauma, such as whiplash, can also cause neck pain. In rare cases, it can be linked to other pathologies such as fracture, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and infections.

Chiropractors help relieve pressure of your nervous system by removing any misalignments of the spine. These misalignments are called “subluxations,” and correcting these can help back pain. Once these subluxations are corrected, the body has a better ability to heal itself and function optimally.

Headaches are common, but definitely not normal. A study showed that almost 40% of tension-headaches in the general population occurred over a one year period. Many reporting a decreased quality of life and lost workdays.

Headaches can be due to stress, nutrition, and sleep habits. Headaches occur when the blood vessels and/or the nerves associated with your head and neck are irritated. These stress related factors can cause “Subluxations,” which affects the alignment of the vertebrae in the spine and the surrounding nerves.

Your chiropractor will check your spine and determine if there are any subluxations that may be contributing to your headaches. Your chiropractor will correct these subluxations us safe and gentle chiropractic adjustments, to restore proper function in your neck and spine, which will relive the pressure on the nerves to your head.

Many professional athletes see chiropractors regularly to enhance their performance. Nearly every professional team has a team chiropractor work with their players.

Injuries can place limitations on training and performance of any type of athlete. Research has show that the chiropractic helps the body heal efficiently, allowing athletes to recover quicker from injuries. There is also data that shows chiropractic can help prevent injuries as well.

Many athletes have found that chiropractic gives them competitive edge. Several studies have determined that chiropractic allows athletes to have more effective training and perform at their very best.

The spinal cord is protected by the spine, which is the nervous systems pathway between the brain and the body. If there is constant postural strain, it puts stress on the nervous system and can affect the movement of the spine. The health of the spine is integral on your proper ability to heal function.

Ever increasing sedentary lifestyles, poor posture is becoming increasingly abundant through all ages, and beginning earlier than ever before. These postural changes can lead to dysfunction in the body and should not be ignored. Postural alterations can be corrected and prevented by help from your chiropractor.

Each chiropractor is physically unique, different sizes and use different adjusting techniques, therefor, adjustments from different chiropractors may feel different. However, all chiropractors have the same goal, which is remove the stress on your nervous system and allow your body to heal.

Many patients will notice some instant relief following their first adjustment, others will take longer to respond. Various factors will affect initial symptomatic relief including length and severity of the health concern, along with other coexisting conditions and compliance to recommendations.

It’s important for you to know that spinal dysfunction always happens before back or neck pain, making most subluxations “silent”. Your body has a natural way of altering your mechanics to avoid pain when dysfunction is present, which is a smart move in the short term, but not good if you don’t eventually correct the dysfunction. Regular check-ups of your spine and nervous system by a chiropractor can help detect, maintain and prevent dysfunction throughout your body.