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Sometimes subluxations can clear on their own. Today’s hectic lifestyles are a constant source of subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When subluxations don’t resolve, you need to see a chiropractic doctor!
Patients with osteoporosis can get chiropractic care. When developing a care plan, your chiropractic doctor considers the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and health.
The sounds during an chiropractic adjustment is not from the bones. Lubricating fluids separate the bone of each spinal joint. Some adjusting methods can produce a sound when the gas and fluids in the joint shift. It’s much like opening a bottle of champagne or removing a suction cup. The sound is interesting, but isn’t a guide to the quality or value of the adjustment.
Patient results vary. Many report improved spinal curves and the total resumption of their life. Those who have neglected or delayed seeking care often see slower progress. After improvement, many patients discover that periodic chiropractic checkups can help avoid a relapse.
Most medical practitioners and doctors of chiropractic get along. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. Attitudes are slow to change. However, as the public demands alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are referring their patients to our office.
Not all patients are adjusted the same way. Each patient’s spine and care plan is unique. With 24 moving bones in the spine (that can each move in seven different directions!) we see a wide variety of spinal patterns. Each patient’s care is custom tailored for his or her age, condition and health goals.
A pinched nerve is rare. It is more likely that an adjacent spinal bone irritates, stretches, rubs or chafes a nerve. These « SUBLUXATIONS » distort the nerve messages sent between the brain and the body. This can produce unhealthy alterations to the organs and tissues connected by the affected nerves.
Newborns also get adjusted. Even today’s « natural » childbirth methods can affect an infant’s spine. Preliminary studies suggested that colic, unusual crying, poor appetite, ear infections or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Pediatric adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, the doctor applies no more pressure than you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato.
Adjustments will not make your spine too loose. Only the spinal joints that are « locked up » receive adjustments. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize and heal.
There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes could include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions and improper lifting. Emotions, such as grief, anger and fear can cause subluxations. Chemical causes could include alcohol, drugs, pollution and poor diet.
In some cases, chiropractic will not work for everyone. If we’re unable to find and correct the cause of your particular health problem, we will refer to other specialists who may be able to help. Your health is our only goal.
You will not receive medication for your pain. Chiropractic doctors don’t dispense drugs. Because we rely on natural methods, we can show you how to use ice to control painful symptoms. When properly applied, ice can have an analgesic effect without the side effects of pain medications.
People can have chiropractic care after back surgery. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor would avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved level. These areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
Chiropractic adjustments are safe. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are « remarkably safe. » By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare the statistics. Adjustments are safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down the spinal cord, and out to every organ and tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body is working right. Improper motion or position of the moving bones of the spine called a « SUBLUXATION » can interfere with this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function of affected organs and tissues. Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments can help improve mind/body communications. Health often returns with improved nervous system control of the body.
Most insurance policies cover chiropractic care but what if my policy doesn't cover chiropractic care? Your health affects everything you do and everyone you know. It is your most valuable possession. Yet, each of us is free to place a different value on our health. It’s convenient when an insurance company or third party helps pay the bill. But be careful! Don’t allow the profit motive of a huge corporation to make the decision for you.
The disc is a soft pulpy « shock absorber ». It has a fibrous outer ring, which holds in a jelly-like material. A « slipped disc » is a common way to refer to a wide variety of disc problems. However, a disc can’t slip because of the way it attaches to the spinal bone above and below it. But a disc can bulge. It can tear. It can herniate. It can thin. It can dry out. And it can collapse. But it can’t slip.
Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover it can take many weeks or months. Many factors can affect the healing process. How long have you had your problem? Are you keeping your appointments? Are you getting the proper rest, exercise and nutrition? Do you smoke? Are you in otherwise good condition? Within a short period of time most patients sense enough progress to fully complete their doctor’s recommendations.
After patients get the relief they want, many choose to continue with some type of periodic care. These patients show up for their visits feeling great. These visits can help support the final stages of healing and help detect and resolve new problems before they become serious. Our job is to offer the very best care and your job is to decide how much of it you want.
The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their individual health goals. Many patients sense progress within a week or two of frequent visits. Visits become less often as your spine stabilizes. In chronic cases, complete healing can take months or even years.
You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear. The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of subluxations you may have.
It is highly unlikely that the vertebrae move too much. A chiropractic adjustment is special. It has the right amount of energy, delivered to an exact spot, at a precise angle, at just the right time. The intent is to get a « stuck » spinal joint moving again, helping reduce nerve interference. Years of training, practice and experience make chiropractic adjustments specific and safe.
Chiropractic adjustments usually involve a quick thrust that helps add motion to spinal joints that aren’t moving right. Some methods use the doctor’s hands, an instrument, a special table, or the force of gravity. There are many ways to adjust the spine.
The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their individual health goals. Many patients sense progress within a week or two of frequent visits. Visits become less often as your spine stabilizes. In chronic cases, complete healing can take months or even years.
What our clients say
For as long as I can remember (more precisely 12 years now) I had gotten very sick on every plane ride. That is at least two plane rides a year, sometimes more, for 12 years straight. When I say sick I mean crippling pain in my guts, endless bags of vomiting, headaches, buzzing in my ears, and it has gotten to a point where walking was difficult. We tried many different medications and remedies, but none of them worked efficiently. A few months ago before the summer had officially started, and a week before another plane ride across the ocean, my mother suggested we go see a chiropractor. I have to admit I was a little bit skeptical. One session 5 days before my departure, how much could this really do? To my utmost surprise one session had put a complete halt on my vomiting and the crippling pain in my guts, and reduced the buzzing in my ears. I would definitely recommend chiropractic care as it has changed my flying experience for the better.
I began chiropractic care at Chiroplus for chronic neck pain. The treatments helped a lot. I would recommend anyone with pain to consult with Dr. LeBlanc. My body responded very well to the adjustments and the office is flexible with appointments. Excellent professional care at Chiroplus.
I just wanted to take the time to give my appreciation to Dr. Jean-Luc LeBlanc and for the excellent treatment I have recently been receiving. I consulted Chiroplus when I was diagnosed with Asthma and put on inhalers by my family doctor. Never having asthma before I thought there may have been something else wrong. Jean-Luc was very knowledgeable and took the time to properly assess and prescribe a treatment plan. I especially appreciate his knack for explaining how the muscles, tissue, etc work using everyday examples. I have been able to stay away from inhalers and breathe with easy even while exercising. Thank you so much!!
I started consulting Dr Jean -Luc LeBlanc because I have back problems. I consulted another chiropractor before but I did not get any results. I went to see a massage therapist. She did what she could, but at some point, she suggested that I see a chiropractor. I mentioned that I had been seeing one but didn’t get results. She suggested that I see someone with a different technique.
With the recommendation of one of my former colleagues, I made an appointment with Jean-Luc at Chiroplus. He had just opened his practice. What I liked is that before starting my treatments, he took my history, along with x-rays. This reassured me a lot because I felt he would know exactly where the problem was. Already he inspired me confidence and he had not yet done a treatment.
The care I received helped me a lot during my crises. I recently suffered another episode with my back. I saw Jean -Luc and the same day I received a treatment that has helped me to recover in a relatively short lapse of time, of 3 days. Without treatment, recovery would have been much longer.
I recommend Chiroplus because we receive care thorough and tailored to our needs. They are always accommodating during crisis situations. In addition, the staff is very welcoming and friendly.
I suffered for 2 years with a terrible back pain. I had no energy and felt very old. By the advice of my physiotherapist, I consulted Dr. Jean-Luc LeBlanc, Chiropractor. Following a few sessions, I found my energy and morale. Whenever I finish with my treatment and consultation, I feel a few years younger.
My son is 4 years old and had acute ear infections. He would have them at least once a month if not more. I decided to bring him to Chiroplus to see if there was anything that could be done. It’s been 1 year and a half and he only had 1 ear infection since then. We go for maintenance every so often but it’s been great. Thank You so much Jean-Luc for giving him his health back.
I am a new patient at Chiroplus; however, since my first visit, I have always been very impressed with the high level of professionalism and superior quality of service provided. Dr. Jean-Luc LeBlanc is very thorough and clearly goes the extra mile to ensure an exceptional level of chiropractic care. I genuinely feel that my personal well-being is extremely important.
Thanks for the treatments today… Milla (3 years old) hadn’t eaten anything all day, didn’t sleep or nap at all and wasn’t at all herself (stomach flu). Leaving Chiroplus, I went to the bakery to buy some bread and Milla ate 3 slices. At home, she went and played outside! Totally back to herself! Thank you!
My grandson had a cut under his little toe that ended up being eczema. All prescription medication didn’t resolve the issue so I decided to bring him to Chiroplus to see if there is something that they could do to help. After 2 sessions, the eczema had resolved completely. He still goes for treatment a few times per year to make sure it doesn’t come back.
My grand-daughter would wake up at night crying from pain in her legs. I thought it may have been growing pains but she was too young at the time. I took her to Chiroplus and now her pain is gone. She still goes for periodical care. The treatment has helped tremendously.
Five years ago I was in so much pain in my lower back and hips that I had a hard time sitting, standing and even lying down. I was in constant pain and taking pain killers all the time. A co-worker told me about Chiroplus and how much it helped her, so I made an appointment. I couldn’t believe how much it helped me. I just couldn’t do without it.
Many people like me initially think in the beginning that chiropractic care is only for back pain. Let me tell you my story. In 2006, I went in for surgery that involved an epidural. following the epidural, I started suffering headaches coined cervicogenic headaches which involve both pain of the head and neck pain. Two months later, I developed a condition called narcolepsy accompanied by cataplexy. For 2 years, doctors evaluated me and finally came up with the above mentioned diagnosis and my life had changed for the worse. I could no longer drive my car, be physically active or be alone for extended periods of time. I was 25 years old and couldn’t do anything. Finally, my parents who were under Jean-Luc’s care, convinced me to call him for an evaluation after asking if chiropractic could help. The care at Chiroplus combined with medication completely eliminated any symptom for 3 years and i have now not taken any medications for 2 years with no sign of either cataplexy or narcolepsy. Jean-Luc also helped me recover from a coccyx fracture and recently treated my during my pregnancy. The latest helped me enjoy my pregnancy and helped reaching full term. While the delivery went without any complications, the birth was done naturally without medication, more importantly for me without epidural…Thank you Jean-Luc. (April 2012)
I have been a patient at Chiroplus for 10 years. I always had back and neck pain in the past. I tried many different treatments including massage and pain medications and other chiropractors; however, my situation would always end time away from work because of my pain. As a patient of Chiroplus, I presently am under maintenance care and feel really good. (April 2012)
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