What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic enhances your life by removing interference between the brain and the rest of the body. These small interferences, called vertebral subluxations, are areas in your spine where the bones have shifted out of place and put pressure on your nerves, preventing you from living life to the fullest.
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What is so bad about a Vertebral Subluxation?
Since a vertebral subluxation interferes with your nerve system, it is disrupting communication between your brain and the rest of your body. This affects everyone differently, some people eventually develop symptoms, some just don’t feel right, and the majority of people have no idea that they are subluxated!!! Most importantly, these vertebral subluxations ALWAYS cause your body to function improperly.
As an example, think of a vertebral subluxation as static on the communication system (the nerves) of your body.
Now, realize that the nerve system is responsible for keeping you alive by telling your heart when to beat, your lungs when to breathe, your stomach how much acid to produce, it contracts your muscles, and it controls and coordinates EVERY function in your body.
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Why should people go to a Chiropractor?
Two main reasons: 1. These vertebral subluxations are extremely common in the general population. 2. Chiropractors are the only ones focused on finding and removing them!
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What is Straight Chiropractic?
The “straight” has nothing to do with a person’s sexual orientation. It refers to a chiropractor who sticks exclusively to chiropractic by finding and removing vertebral subluxations EXCLUSIVLY.
There will be no talk or sales pitches on vitamins, exercise programs, neck braces, massage therapy, etc. Straight chiropractors realize just how important it is to correct vertebral subluxations, and they choose to spend all of their time doing just that.
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Does Chiropractic care hurt?
It should not. There may be times when the care may be briefly uncomfortable, but this feeling should not last. Dan and Kris have always focused on making sure their care is as gentle, yet effective, as possible.
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Why do people need to go so often?
There is a universal principle here: All processes take time. Only on T.V. are there “miracle cures” that take only a second, cost pennies, and last forever. In real life there needs to be a constant positive effort in order to see positive change.
Take a look at a professional body-builder. Do they go to the gym one time a year, work out really hard, and then take the rest of the year off? Of course not! They go to the gym every day, for hours at a time.
I know most of you are not professional body builders, but the same applies to you. “Healthy Habits” such as eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, brushing your teeth, and chiropractic care should all be done on a regular basis to keep you as healthy as possible.
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Do I need to see a Chiropractor for the rest of my life?
That decision is up to you! Many people love how they feel and function after they visit their chiropractor. They love this so much, and they understand that they are doing a great thing for their body, so they keep coming and encourage those that they care about to do the same!
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How much does care cost?
This is going to depend on several factors – the condition of your spine, how often you need to come in for care, etc. Feel free to schedule a meeting with Dan or Kris, or come by the office.
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Where are you located?
We are located at 728 Washington Street (Rt. 138) in South Easton, Ma. The office is easily accessible from both Rt. 24 and 495. Click Here for directions from your current address.
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How long will the first visit take, and what should I expect?
The first visit will include some paperwork (you can even fill out the forms beforehand to save time) a consultation with the chiropractor, a spinal exam, a brief explanation of chiropractic, and you might be sent out for X-rays if needed. It should last about 45 minutes.
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Will I have to wait long in the waiting room?
We pride ourselves in being very respectful of your time. Most of our practice members spend very little time in our reception room.
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Are Chiropractors real doctors?
Yes, our degree is D.C. which stands for Doctor OF CHIROPRACTIC. This means that we can answer just about any question from a chiropractic point of view.
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What kind of education do you need to become licensed?
First we need a four-year undergrad degree, both of us graduated from Stonehill College with a Biology degree. After regular college, we received our Chiropractic education, which is a five-year doctoral program.
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Isn’t Chiropractic just for low back pain or neck pain?
Absolutely not!!! This is a common viewpoint because many chiropractors have chosen to advertise chiropractic in this manner, but it is leaving out so, so much. This is like saying that your cell phone is a good paperweight. That might be true, but your cell phone would serve you much better by sending and receiving calls. Chiropractic might be effective in allowing the body to get rid of some pain signals, but there is much more to chiropractic than pain relief. Come into the office and find out what we can do for YOU.
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Are either of you available to be a guest speaker?
We would love to talk to any group of people that is interested. Contact us, and we will set it up.
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What is an adjustment?
An adjustment consists of a gentle, quick, specific thrust by the chiropractor followed by the body’s reaction to this force. This process is designed to reduce or eliminate a Vertebral Subluxation. Many people believe that the adjustment is the “popping” sound but this is not true.
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What is that popping/cracking sound?
Picture a suction cup on a window. Now when the suction cup is quickly pulled off the window, a popping sound is heard. A vacuum is created, and the air rushes in to fill this vacuum. Something similar can happen in your body when the adjustment occurs: a small vacuum is created in the space between the vertebrae resulting in a temporary influx of synovial fluid.
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Why do infants and little kids need Chiropractic care?
For the same reason that you need Chiropractic care! They have a spine, a nerve system, and messages traveling up and down their spine keeping them functioning properly. Any Vertebral Subluxations will also cause them to function at less than 100%, and just as importantly, the bones of their spines are still growing and changing shape for the first 10 years of their lives. It makes even more sense to keep these bones in proper alignment while they are determining their permanent shapes!
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What are the side effects of Chiropractic?
Some people feel a little discomfort or soreness after being adjusted for the first time. This is because the body has actually adapted to having these bones in the wrong position.
Most people notice an increase in the range of motion of all parts of their spine, decreased symptoms, and a more connected feeling with their body. In essence, Chiropractic allows your body to work at closer to it’s potential, and it just works better on all fronts.
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