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Chiropractic FAQs: What to Know Before Your First Visit

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Whether you're considering your first visit or have been seeing a chiropractor for years, it's common to have questions about what chiropractic care actually involves, how it works, and what to expect. This will be followed by a physical examination, which may include diagnostic imaging like X-rays if necessary. Is that normal?

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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

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While minor sprains may heal on their own, fractures often require medical attention, including x-rays and possible immobilization. ​ Contact Petrak Chiropractic Center for Post-Fall Care ​If you’ve recently experienced a fall on ice, don’t wait for minor aches to turn into chronic pain.

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7 Different Chiropractic Adjustment Methods You Should Know

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This chiropractic technique is based on the belief that an atlas misalignment can disrupt the entire nervous system. Chiropractors using the Palmer Method rely on imaging like X-rays to locate the exact position of the atlas and perform precise, gentle adjustments to restore proper alignment. At our clinic, Dr.

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The Future of Non-Invasive Diagnostics in Chiropractic Practices

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Why Non-Invasive Diagnostics Are Important Traditional diagnostic methods like X-rays or manual palpation have their place, but they cant measure nervous system function. No radiation or discomfort : Unlike X-rays, non-invasive diagnostics are safe for all patients, including kids and pregnant women.

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The Science Behind Neurological Scans in Chiropractic Care

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Traditional tools like X-rays provide a structural view of the spine but cannot measure these functional impacts. Kents paper highlights how subluxations lead to dysafferentation (altered sensory input), dyskinesia (movement dysfunction), dysponesis (abnormal muscle activity), and dysautonomia (autonomic imbalances).

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Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Function-First Chiropractic Care

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Traditional approaches focused on structure, like spinal misalignments seen on X-rays, have been the backbone of the field for decades. But heres the thing: modern chiropractic care is moving toward a function-first approach , and the results speak for themselves. Lets face itchiropractic care is evolving.

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Tracking Postural Health with Surface EMG Scans

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Chiropractic care is all about connectionhow the nervous system communicates with muscles, joints, and the rest of the body. Its the gateway to chronic pain, fatigue, and long-term health issues. When that connection is off, posture suffers. And bad posture?