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The Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Chiropractor Before Treatment

drringeoc — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:37 +0000

If you are considering visiting a chiropractor for the first time, it’s natural to feel nervous or uncertain about what to expect.

However, by asking the right questions, you can feel more comfortable, informed, and confident in your decision to seek care.

Here are ten essential questions to ask your chiropractor before treatment:

1. What will happen during my visit?

It’s important to know what to expect during your first visit to a chiropractor so that you feel more relaxed. Different chiropractors may have different approaches to care, so it’s good to understand what your visit entails and the kind of care plan you can expect.

2. What techniques do you use?

Some chiropractors use specific techniques that may be more effective for certain conditions or align with your personal beliefs. Ask your chiropractor about their approach to care.

3. How long will it take for me to feel better?

It is crucial to set realistic expectations for your treatment and understand how long it might take to see results.

Chiropractic care often involves ongoing adjustments, so it’s a good idea to ask your chiropractor how many appointments you’ll need for your condition. This way, you’ll better understand what to expect and can plan your schedule accordingly.

4. Can you recommend exercises or stretches to help me recover?

Incorporating the right exercises can be vital to recovering from an injury and reducing your risk of further injuries.

Lifestyle factors can impact your alignment, so it’s worth asking your chiropractor if they recommend any at-home exercises or stretches to aid your recovery.

5. What services do you offer?

Different chiropractors may offer other services, so it’s worth understanding their full scope of practice. If you have a more complicated problem that requires specialized care, it’s worth asking if they refer out or have other therapists on staff.

6. What changes can I make to get the best results?

Your chiropractor may recommend lifestyle changes that can improve your pain and discomfort. It’s worth asking about any adjustments you can make to your habits or routines to see better results.

7. Will chiropractic care help with my specific problem?

Chiropractic care can help treat many conditions that cause pain or discomfort. Ask your chiropractor if they think their care can help your issue.

8. What kind of results can I expect from treatment?

Most people will experience some relief from chiropractic treatment, but it may take time and multiple adjustments before you notice an improvement. Your chiropractor should explain a detailed care plan to address your specific needs.

9. Do you take X-rays?

X-rays can help your chiropractor evaluate your spine and diagnose any misalignments that may be causing pain or discomfort.

10. Is there anything else I should know before my treatment?

It’s always a good idea to ask if there’s anything else you should know before starting treatment. Your chiropractor may have additional advice or recommendations to help you get the most out of your care.

You can find the right chiropractor by asking these ten questions.

Remember, going to your first appointment with a chiropractor can be intimidating, but doing your homework beforehand can help you feel more confident.

At Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic, our highly experienced team will provide you with the best possible care and optimal outcomes.

We offer a complimentary consultation call to help you get started. To schedule your call, please contact us at 918-940-4630.

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Experts ALWAYS Miss This Secret to Dealing With Stress…

drringeoc — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:23:03 +0000

Hint: It’s not about learning a new way to cope with it…

We are fighting an impossible battle if our goal is to eliminate stress.

Stress will be a permanent fixture in all of our lives….that’s a fact! And stress does kill!

However, the key to a healthy life and future is to properly adapt to stress.

I hate it when the experts instruct people to learn how to better cope with stress or that society must manage stress better.

What does that mean? How do you learn to manage stress? How would you know you are doing it well?

We believe that stress is not about just learning to cope with it.

In fact, there is something you were born with that has all the answers….YOU!

Think about it, you did not have to remind your heart to beat this morning, or your lungs to breathe, guts to digest, blood to travel…you get the point!

The intelligence that made you, and keeps you ticking every day, holds the answers to managing stress. Your body already contains the capacity to fully adapt to stress without you even thinking about it. The key is to remove anything that would get in the way of this innate intelligence.

Science is now showing us a secret key to unlock this innate potential to deal with stress.

Check this out…

This is a picture of a brain under MRI imaging. On the left you see the brain lit up many areas. It looks like you are flying over a city at night and looking down at all the lights.

They put this individual in the MRI and then created a stress in his body to measure how the brain responds. The spots of light represent all the areas the brain is recruiting to help adapt and handle that stress.

What happens next is revolutionary….

They took that same person out of the MRI and gave him a chiropractic adjustment. Once he was under the MRI scan again they created the same stress as before to monitor the brain’s response. The picture on the right is the same person adapting to the same stress, this time after a chiropractic adjustment. WOW!

Was there less stress? Nope, it was exactly the same.

But his scan clearly shows less areas being recruited to cope with the stress.

Chiropractic adjustments bring balance, harmony, and organization! Less energy and more efficiency in dealing with stress is a result of Chiropractic care.

It is a key component to dealing with stress!

The name of the game is Adapting!

Equip yourself properly.

Let’s tell the world about this!

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Chiropractic Keeps the Body Young: Abnormal Posture and Spinal Alignment Increases Degeneration

drringeoc — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:54:24 +0000

Properly aligning every axle on an automobile prevents abnormal wear and tear on the tires. Necessary preventative maintenance ensures longevity. A similar example occurs within the human spine. The pads between each spinal bone consist of soft tissue and abnormal alignment translate into additional wear. The pads (intervertebral discs) consist of cartilage and water. Water makes up 70% of the discs between each bone to create mobility and cushion. The combination of soft cartilage tissue and water requires proper alignment in order to sustain durability and long-term mobility.

Research shows that abnormal postural and spinal alignment increase the risk and progression of spinal degeneration. A study from 2017 showed that asymmetrical distribution of loads on the spine caused greater rates of joint and disc degeneration. Chiropractic adjustments improve the alignment and movement of the spine while decreasing the risk and progression of spinal joint and disc degeneration.

Adjustments improve the alignment and movement of the spine. The spine’s intimate connection with the central nervous system allows each adjustment to improve the brain’s ability to receive and send appropriate messages to all organs, cells, and tissues. Not only do people of all ages experience pain relief, greater mobility, and the prevention of spinal joint degeneration, in addition many achieve increased levels of health and wellness by getting adjusted on a regular basis.

Low back pain will affect more than eighty percent of people at some point in their lives. More than fifty percent of adults over the age of 55 have disc degeneration. Many of these people experienced no signs or symptoms of pain or discomfort until well after advanced degeneration compromised their overall health. These numbers stress the importance of implementing Chiropractic adjustments as part of any health care plan.

Chiropractic promotes overall wellness within the body and serves every member of the family, not just those who are experiencing pain and discomfort. Research continues to show the positive influence that one single session of Chiropractic exhibits on brain function. Improving spinal mobility, maximizing the health of all organs, and lowering the risk of spinal degeneration represent just a few of the health benefits which come from regular nervous system care.

Doctors and healthcare practitioners across the globe continue to endorse and recommend Chiropractic to their patients in 2018. Fully understanding and promoting true health care means recognizing the value of pain and drug free options which promote overall wellness and natural healing within the body. Overwhelming research and scientific evidence prove that Chiropractic produces exceptional results in every family’s pursuit of optimal health.

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Concussions and Chiropractic: Research Proves Chiropractic Plays a Pivotal Role in Concussion Recovery

drringeoc — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:49:47 +0000

Concussions classify as a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions used to be a concern following falls, car accidents, and other forms of spontaneous head trauma. Now the fear of concussions permeates the entire activity landscape ranging from recreational activities to youth athletics. The risk of a concussion increases with younger children. A culture of education helps temper fear and paranoia which makes parents and adults apprehensive about activities. Proper information empowers people to understand not only how to prevent concussions but also how to treat and recover from an injury. Research has shown that concussions and chiropractic care mend well together. Regular adjustments can prevent long term issues.

The likelihood of enduring a concussion decreases as a person ages. High school aged individuals tend to maintain some of the most active schedules and face an increased susceptibility to experiencing an incident of head trauma. An estimated 2.5 million high school students reported having experienced a concussion in 2017 related to athletics or activities during the preceding year. Concussions impact body structures and tissues and impact all facets of proper function. Younger people also require longer recovery times than adults and require proper attention to cognitive, effective, and behavioral symptoms.

Statistics 15.1% of students reporting a concussion believed they may have had more than one during the previous year. 6% reported experiencing more than two. Diving further into the statistics reveals that the likelihood of a concussion increases for athletes playing multiple sports (16.7%, 22.9%, and 30.3%, respectively). Yet, students not participating in athletics experience very similar chances of head trauma from Band, Dance, Cheer, and other noncontact activities.

Additional concern exists for the under-reporting of concussions. Approximately 40% of students experiencing a concussion reported that their coach or sponsor did not recognize the symptoms of the injury. Participating in activities after experiencing a concussion increases the likelihood of a repeat injury or a more severe condition. High school athletic associations mandate concussion education for high school coaches and teachers to help ensure injured participants do not engage in activities until receiving clearance from a healthcare provider.

Chiropractic plays an important role in the health and recovery of every person afflicted with a concussion. The body possesses established tissue injury thresholds. Excessive acceleration or deceleration of the head and neck usually produces concurrent injury to the joints and soft tissues of the cervical spine. Evidence-based research proves that injury and dysfunction of the cervical spine results in numerous signs and symptoms synonymous with concussions, including headaches, dizziness, and cognitive and visual dysfunction.

Clear evidence indicates that scientifically based spinal assessments and rehabilitation positively enhance the healing process following an incident of brain trauma from a concussion. Addressing cervical spine dysfunction continues to be a critical element in concussion recovery as evidence and data advocate for proper recovery methods. Chiropractic offers a pain free method for returning the body to a state of maximized function and restored health. Using a Chiropractic approach to concussion treatment does more than just treat symptoms. Chiropractic care revitalizes performance and restores quality of life.

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