This varies per person. Most of our patients see at least 80% improvements within the first 3 months. Although everybody heals at a different pace, we often recommend an intensive period at the beginning to achieve the best results, after which you gradually have to come less often.

Several studies report similar levels of improvement and satisfaction within the same timeframe from patients under chiropractic : 70% improvement within 3 months (1) – a mean of 17 visits to resolve resolve headaches, neck pain and upper back pain (2).

(1) Blanks, RH; Boone, WR; Schmidt, S; Dobson, M; Network Care: A retrospective outcomes assessment. 1996 Dobson, M; Boone WR; Blanks, RH; Women and Alternative Health Care: A retrospective study of recipients of Network Care. 1996

(2) Maltby, J. & H., et al. (2008). Frequency & Duration of Chiropractic Care for Headaches, Neck and Upper Back Pain. Journal Vertebral Subluxation Research. 2008. 1-12.

While you may experience some aching, soreness or tiredness after an adjustment as your body starts to change, this response is normal and can be compared to when you do an intense workout at the gym.

Chiropractic is safe. Chiropractors have to study between 5 to 7 years to obtain their Chiropractic Degree (most often Masters of Chiropractic). During that time, a chiropractor learns how to recognise cases that are beyond his scope of practice and to refer patients out to other specialists when deemed necessary. A student graduates from school only when he is safe enough to treat patients by himself.

In fact, chiropractic has been shown to be 250 times safer than taking anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen (1). Statistically, chiropractic is also safer than driving a car (2).

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(1) A Risk Assessment of Cervical Manipulation vs. NSAID’s for the Treatment of Neck Pain. Dabbs V, Lauretti W. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995; 18(8);530-6(2) What are the Risks of Chiropractic Neck Adjustments. Lauretti W. JACA 1999; 36(9);42-47.

A chiropractor takes care of the human body by adjusting your spine and freeing up your nervous system from interferences. All bodily processes are controlled from the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord and other nerves.

When your body is free of blockages, your brain can better communicate with your body and better control all the components : joints, muscles and organs – guaranteeing a healthier life.

No, ‘cracking’ our own spine is not an adjustment. Adjustments are specific in a locked up joint and take years to master.

A cracking sound can relieve your tension temporarily but will never fix your problem. Even chiropractors need to get checked by their colleagues and can’t adjust themselves.