You may be considering chiropractic care for the first time in your life and wondering just how does chiropractic therapy work? Your first appointment at the chiropractic clinic will consist of a thorough examination to evaluate your condition and diagnose the underlying cause of the problem that may be causing your pain. After the doctor’s review and in consultation with you, a course of treatment will be prescribed that is specifically designed for you.

After just a few treatments, and depending on the nature and extent of your specific problem, you should start to noticeably feel better. The frequency of visits to the chiropractic clinic should decrease as your pain and function improve, going from possibly two to three times a week of intense chiropractic therapy, to eventually once a month as maintenance.

Chiropractic doctors treat conditions involving back and neck pain, including shoulders and legs, with a “hands-on” approach. Two of the more common methods of chiropractic therapy include:

• Spinal manipulation –This is also referred to as a “chiropractic adjustment.” It can be done either manually with direct pressure from the chiropractor’s hands onto the affected areas, or with a small hand-held instrument called an activator that delivers a gentle impulse force. This is applied to the targeted vertebra or joint and will improve function, reduce nerve irritability, and restore range of motion in the back and neck.
• Mobilization. This refers to a low velocity manipulation, slow movement and stretching of the muscles and joints, and generally results in increased range of motion in the treated areas.

Chiropractic therapy does not involve drugs or surgery. However, in the event of certain physical conditions that will require other conventional methods of treatment, further consultation will be recommended.

Looking for a chiropractic clinic that offers quality and compassionate chiropractic therapy? Call McKim Chiropractic today for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Nampa, ID live their life pain-free!