Frequently Asked Questions in Nashville TN

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure performed by a licensed chiropractor applying controlled, sudden force to a joint in the spine, to improve spinal misalignments.  This improvement with help with increased range of motion, and reduction in pain. The goal is to restore proper joint function to allow the body to heal naturally!

Chiropractic adjustments are very safe for all ages when performed by a qualified and licensed chiropractor. 

Chiropractic care delivers a plethora of benefits, including but not limited to pain relief, increased joint mobility, nervous system functioning, and better overall posture. Chiropractic care also reduces body/nervous system stress, in return boosting the immune system, and improving overall sleep quality and comfortability. Chiropractic care is a drug-free way to manage pain!

Helping the body function optimally will cause a vast amount of positive side effects or risks such as increased energy, better digestion, increased quality of sleep, less sick days, and better overall well-being. Outside of all the positive side effects or risks chiropractic care may present itself with some initial soreness or stiffness.

Chiropractic adjustments are typically not painful. Some people may experience a mild discomfort or soreness afterward which is normal when affecting the spine. This feeling can be compared to being sore after a workout. 

When considering a chiropractor to help you achieve your health goals, some key things to keep in mind are: do they perform a thorough consultation to understand your problem, an focused exam, and most importantly x-rays to structurally and objectively show you normal vs abnormal. The imaging keeps the patients and doctors alike safe to perform treatment vs blindly going in without the whole story being told. At Power Chiropractic we truly believe working WITH patients means putting their safety first and foremost, followed by being transparent about the care plan, which in return allows the team to perform superior care individualized to that patient.

The first and second visits are typically the longest due to filling out new patient paperwork, consultation, exam, and spinal x-rays.  The second visit consists of going over the x-rays to educate the patient what their problem is and how their problem can be fixed.  Subsequent visits will take less time so you can get you back to your busy lifestyle.

Chiropractors go through rigorous training and education to become licensed practitioners. This training and education include achieving a Doctoral degree in Chiropractic along with passing multiple national and state board exams. To become a Doctor of Chiropractic, initially requires a 4-year bachelor's degree to be accepted. Upon acceptance, rigorous coursework in basic sciences, clinical sciences, and supervised clinical experience totaling over 4,200 hours. Fun fact – Chiropractors do more curriculum hours than your medical doctor and the only difference is Chiropractors go into exercise and nutrition in their coursework.

Chiropractic care is safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Chiropractors use pregnancy-specific techniques to address musculoskeletal discomforts with pregnancy, such as back pain, sciatica, and pelvic pain. 

Chiropractic care is not addictive. Individuals choose to continue chiropractic care for pain management or preventative reasons as they notice how much better they feel and operate.

The "popping" or "cracking" sound that occurs is due to the release of gas bubbles in the joint. This is similar to cracking your knuckles in your hand.

The attempt to “self-adjust” is not recommended. As it may feel good to crack your own neck or back, it leads to injury or worsening of symptoms. What occurs is the misaligned vertebrae that is causing the pain, results in compensation above or below that segment. When you “self-adjust” you are not correcting the fixated vertebrae which leads to why you feel the need to keep adjusting yourself.

Yes, insurance may cover your chiropractic care, however coverage varies significantly by plans, providers, and even by state. Always bring your insurance card into the clinic so your insurance benefits can be checked.

Yes, chiropractic is extremely helpful in managing and relieving back pain. Low back pain in the #1 reason Chiropractic care is sought out. Studies show Chiropractic care has an 80% efficacy rate of curing low back pain over other methods such as medication, physical therapy, and massage.

Yes, chiropractic care is an effective treatment for neck pain. Chiropractors help alleviate neck pain by addressing cervical misalignments, and structural imperfections.  Correcting these is crucial for sustained neck improvement.

Yes, chiropractors help with headaches and migraines. Chiropractic care is effective in reducing the frequency and severity of tension headaches and migraines. By getting down to the root cause of headache/migraines, Chiropractors will diagnose cervical spinal misalignments and structural imperfections causing these repetitive symptoms.

Chiropractors specialize in musculoskeletal and nervous system health, using non-invasive, drug-free treatments such as spinal adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, and non-surgical - spinal decompression.

Yes, chiropractic care is a very effective approach to improving posture. Chiropractors help by realigning and re-educating the structure of the spine to address muscular imbalances that contribute to poor posture.  Changing Activities of daily living and ergonomic work set ups are vastly important as well. 

During a chiropractic adjustment, a chiropractor uses their hands or in some cases a specialized instrument to apply controlled force to specific misaligned joints, particularly in the spine, to improve alignment, mobility, and reduction in pain. 

Chiropractic care is very safe for kids. The saying goes, it’s easier to grow healthy adult’s vs fixing them later in life when the problems become more chronic.