Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Me?

Before becoming a doctor of chiropractic care, I was intimidated about seeing one myself. Want to know why? Honestly, I was afraid they might accidentally break my neck. Even now when I  see videos online of the jerky adjustments and it gives me anxiety. But, there are many techniques that a chiropractor can use, and care that looks like it may snap your neck isn’t exactly a necessity. Our goal at Vert Chiropractic  is to provide the best non-invasive treatment so that we can eliminate the fear of going to the chiropractor and focus on getting you aligned.

What is the chiropractic crack?

It’s the sound made during the release of gas that has built up between the joints. It actually has nothing to do with the misalignment itself, but is more just an effect of this type of invasive adjustment. Have you seen the videos I mentioned in the last paragraph? The twisting and turning that you see there -- also not necessary. That’s because an adjustment can only move any alignment just 1 to 2 tiny millimeters, so matter what strength or force is used.

So why do some Chiropractors work this way?

It’s possible the answer lies within their education - perhaps the rough cracking and jerking are the only methods they’ve learned. Another answer is that some chiropractors probably use this method as a marketing technique. They make it appear as if the power they put behind those adjustments will be more effective than a lighter adjustment. But, we know that is a myth. However, it certainly appeals to a specific clientele that believes the “pop” way is the only way.

What about Vert Chiropractic?

Instead of following this invasive model, Vert Chiropractic has chosen to always treat our patients with non-invasive techniques and modalities. As a result of this, our Greenville patients leave our table feeling more refreshed, are less prone to treatment related inflammation, and have easier, less anxious chiropractic appointments.

In conclusion, no, you don't need to fear chiropractic care, and there are many doctors out there who try to avoid the crack as much as possible to help give you a better experience. If you enjoy the crack, all I ask is to do your research (and notice how these social media doctors are adjusting every patient the exact same way regardless of their individual needs) and don’t JUST chase the pop. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 864.251.5725 or visit our website at www.vertchiro.com. 

In health,

William Craig Hewitt, DC BS

Chronic Pain & Chiropractic

Chronic pain isn't the type of pain that happens overnight. It is the pain that has slowly gotten worse and is begins to affect how you normally function and live life.  It may have started as a small injury years ago, it may come and go or it may be a constant pain from everyday stresses such as sitting at a desk day in and day out. Whether you have a high school injury with pain or annoyance that you have just gotten used to, know that it can affect your life in many ways. Chronic pains such as these affect the way you sleep, how you work, your play and exercise, spending quality time with your family and many other daily activities that have become harder to perform.

Just as chronic pain doesn’t start overnight, healing also takes time. Studies have shown that it often takes more than a drug prescription or invasive surgery to heal this type of pain, options such as physical therapy, strength building and chiropractic can provide more focused, consistent and, most importantly, non invasive forms of treatment. For the best and most effective long-term benefit, you want to treat the source of the problem, not just mask the pain.

So, why have you had this nagging pain?

What started it?

Why is it still there?

Is it healing correctly?

Is there something wrong with my spine?

Vert Chiropractic will do a thorough examination and discovery session to determine the actual cause of your condition some of which may include: disc issues, a bad car accident leading to whiplash, old sports injuries, stress, work injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia, degeneration, dislocations, or muscle strains.

Following your examination and diagnosis use of noninvasive treatments such as massage therapy, skeletal adjustments, electrotherapy, and intersegmental traction may be performed to lessen stress on all the joints and bring relief. Exercises may also be suggested to help build up muscle tone around the problem area and prevent recurrence of the injury. With this combined approach we see long-lasting results.

Vert Chiropractic of Greenville, SC specializes in proactive, affordable, noninvasive chiropractic care for all stages of life to get you back on track, reduce the symptoms you experience, and restore your quality of life. If you are in the Upstate SC area (including Greenville, Mauldin, Easley, Piedmont, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest or any other outlying areas) and seek relief from chronic pain or just want to see if chiropractic will help you attain your health goals, please contact us at (864)251-5725 or book an appointment by clicking here. We will help guide you back to a pain free lifestyle.