About Us: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the history of chiropractic?
A: Way back in 2700 BC, ancient civilizations from Babylonia to Central America to Tibet practiced manipulative therapies. Later, Hypocrites used manual manipulation to cure a variety of dysfunctions. In 1895, D. D. Palmer founded the formal study of chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. While he was not the first person to utilize manipulation in treatment protocols, he was the first to use the spinous processes (bumps seen going down the spine) and transverse processes of the vertebrae as levers during manipulation. The chiropractic profession is recognized as the largest health profession in the world to utilize intervertebral manipulation and adjustments to free up joint motion and restore function to the body.
Q: What do chiropractors do?
A: Chiropractors utilize high-velocity, low force, specific short lever adjustments to move a joint passively through its active range of motion and free up joint motion.
Q: What is a subluxation?
A: Subluxations are slight changes in the position of articulating facet joints (joints between vertebrae) due to trauma, postural overstrain, or visceral disorders which result in compromised motion of the joints. These joints have synovial folds, or surrounding protective tissue, which can become entrapped if put under abnormal stress. Because these joints are rich in nerve fibers, a dysfunction in a joint can cause pain, spasm, swelling, or even disorders of organs such as the intestines, lungs, heart, and others.
Q: What causes the noise/crack heard during the adjustment?
A: When a high-velocity thrust is applied to the joint, a nitrogen-dense gas quickly escapes from the joint, causing the cracking noise. The adjustment does not crack bone or tear muscles and tendons.
Q: What types of injuries do you treat?
A: At Dubin Chiropractic, I treat exclusively musculoskeletal strain/sprain injuries. Manual adjustments are the most useful technique in freeing up joint restrictions. Many people think that chiropractors treat only neck, midback, and lowback conditions. My treatment protocols allow me to treat not only these but also other musculoskeletal areas such as shoulders, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, etc. My treatments include strength and flexibility training, adjustments, ultrasound, electric muscle stimulation (or a combination of the two), active release technique, treatment of inflammation and home rehabilitation advice. Such protocols lead to predictable, successful outcomes following musculoskeletal injury.