Frequently Asked Questions in Herndon VA

The removal of spinal dysfunction and nerve interference and/or compression from spinal misalignments.

It depends on what treatments that specific Chiropractic Physician is trained in. This will also determine what they treat and how they will treat it.

DC can treat a wide variety of ailments not just the common back and neck pain. Although we are considered experts in those areas of treatments, we also assist with restoring the body to normal function thereby giving it the ability to repair itself.

By relieving nerve compression, which how the body communication to the entire system we can improve the bodies ability to function normally.

In general, most Chiropractic Physician are known to successfully treat back-related problems, pain, muscle injuries, headaches, nerve-related ailments, and injuries like sports and auto crashes.

More advanced practitioners treat a wider variety of ailments with higher success rates and achieve longer-lasting results.

The highest level of a Chiropractic Physician combines traditional medical treatments with advanced alternative treatment.

With the combination of those different treating techniques there are not only able to treatment damage or injury related symptoms but also focus on the primary cause of those symptoms, whether it be caused by degenerative or injury, thereby getting the best results possible.

Remember most symptoms are caused by long-term repetitive activity, neglect, or injury.

The best way to treat this is to decrease the immediate symptoms and at the same time work on long causes.

Stimulating the body’s natural healing capabilities is the most effective way to treat these long-term degenerative ailments.

Patients generally come in for treatment not when the problem starts but when the symptoms are bad enough that they interfere with their ability to perform normal daily activities.

I use the comparison to decide when to get treatment like deciding when should I change a flat tire on my vehicle.

A person can either pull over and fix the tire now or ignore it, keep driving on it then fix it for months which causes more damage, is much harder to fix, more expensive, and not as good result as if they fixed it when the problem originally occurred. The longer you wait the more damage occurs, this is the same for your body.

In a very basic explanation it is the increase motion and realignment of the spinal joints by applying gentle pressure to the spinal segments which release or un-pinch the nerves.

Yes - Especially when compared to traditional medical treatments from medications, failed surgeries and neglect.

This depends on the condition or symptom being treated and the damage occurred from the injury of the degeneration process. Also what treatments the practitioner is trained in as well as the patient's commitment to care.

As stated before Chiropractic care depends on the level of training for the Chiropractic Physician and the commitment of treatment from the patient.

As with any medical procedure there can be risks but Chiropractic adjustments are a non-invasive treatment which means there are much less risks and symptoms (soreness, stiffness, etc.) especially compared to invasive medical treatments.

There are some techniques that are forceful, we do not use those types of adjustment techniques. After practicing for 26 years Dr. Oliver has developed an extremely effective light pressure adjusting style. Some of the younger less experienced Chiropractic physicians need a lot of time to figure out where to adjust and use a lot of time and unnecessary force trying to adjust.

We have been practicing for 26 years and treated over 25,000 patients. We have the newest technology combined with years of experience and we know how to get patients well and not just cover up the symptoms!

Depends on the treatments but we always try to get the patient treat ASAP without compromising quality care – patients are always first.

Similar education courses as a medical doctor with the exception of we don’t prescribe medication or perform surgery. However, we are required to complete 4 years of pre-medical courses and 4 additional years of Chiropractic Physician school. Also like a medical doctor we are required to pass many National and State licensing exams before we can start treating patients.

Yes and they get great relief with non-invasion procedures or medication with possible side effects.

No is not addictive but many enjoy the relief they receive from the treatments and continue care voluntarily because of the benefits they received from treatments.

The cracking doesn’t mean you get adjusted or not it is a gas bubble release as there is movement between the joints in the same fashion that some people are able to crack their knuckles while moving them.

This would not be advised as chiropractors complete years of training and practice to improve their skills to become extremely proficient in reducing nerve compression without aggravating patients' symptoms.

Some do and some do not but we are in network with most insurance companies and have affordable payment plans.

Yes – it can help with many musculoskeletal conditions and is usually the preferred treatment for these conditions because it not only reduces symptoms but improves natural healing to stabilize the regions involved.

Yes – it can help with many musculoskeletal conditions and is usually the preferred treatment for these conditions because it not only reduces symptoms but improves natural healing to stabilize the regions involved.

Yes – it can and is the preferred treatment for long term relief for these conditions.

Chiropractic is trained utilizing a wide variety of different healing techniques such as spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments, exercise therapy, nutrition, preventative treatment, oxygen therapy, decompression therapy, Class 4 Robotic Laser, etc., whereas Physical therapy primary treatment mechanism is focused on exercise therapy.

Yes – it can help with many musculoskeletal conditions and is usually the preferred treatment for these conditions because it not only reduces symptoms but improves natural healing to stabilize the regions involved.

Yes that is part of our training to identify and correct abnormal damaging posturing.

A Chiropractic Physician will evaluate your spine to determine if there are any spinal misalignments that can or are causing nerve compression which if not corrected can lead to further damage to your body’s nervous systems and spinal discs.

Sometimes if the nerve compression is bad enough you will have symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and inability to function normally.

There may not even be any pain just the inability for you to perform normal daily activities. This is usually when a patient comes in for treatment, not when the problem starts.

Unfortunately, by this time there can be a lot of damage which usually takes more work to get the patient back to normal or as close to that normal activity as possible.

Yes – Thousands of children have benefited from Chiropractor's care and parents find that we are the only physician children truly enjoy going to for treatment!