Frequently Asked Questions in Bartlett IL

Chiropractic is a healthcare practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the body, in particular the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors use hands-on techniques as well as non-invasive techniques to aid these conditions. The goal is to restore an injured body to optimum levels of health and function.

Physical Therapy is a healthcare practice that focuses on restoring normal function by addressing muscles imbalance, weakness, and injury. Doctor of Physical Therapy use specifically designed programs to treat musculoskeletal conditions by focusing on not only pain relief, but balance, coordination, and overall strength and stamina of the patient.

Chiropractors approach to health care is holistic, treating the condition, as well as the entire body. Common conditions seen by a chiropractor are pain in the neck, shoulders, mid back and lower back, injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hips, elbow, knees, and ankles, headaches, as well as sports injuries, whiplash, auto accidents, and pinched nerves.

Chiropractic treatment can aid in the relief of several symptoms. These symptoms can start with misalignments in the spinal cord, called subluxations. Chiropractic adjustments aid in realigning the spinal, as well as restoring normal healthy function. Chiropractic adjustments are performed after a thorough consultation and examination of the patient to determine if this is the correct treatment, followed by a discuss with the patient on the expected outcome.

Chiropractic physicians are licensed, highly trained practitioners that take pride in their profession. Chiropractic treatment is non-invasive, safe, and can be an effective treatment choice for many conditions affecting the nervous system, muscles, and spine.

The number of treatments depends on what the underlying problem is for the patient. Some patients experience results after a few sessions, while others may take longer. The most important aspect of care is everyone is unique, and everyone can get better.

The benefits of chiropractic care and physical therapy can be life changing. Many patients seek out care for pain relief, but find out that they need more flexibility, better strength, increased stamina, and overall wellness to enhance their healthcare goals.

Chiropractic care is generally very safe and very effective. Each patient undergoes a thorough consultation and examination process to determine if they qualify for care. Once a patient’s condition is determined the physician will discuss treatment options, as well as expected outcomes, which can include some initial soreness. Serious complications to treatment are very rare.

Chiropractic treatment is not usually painful. Every patient is different, and the physician will determine what is the most appropriate course of care will be to progress your body back to normal function safely and effectively.

The initial consultation and examination can take about one hour. Follow-up treatments can take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition being treated, as well as the goals of the patient.

All chiropractic physicians complete a bachelor’s degree, as well as prerequisites in health sciences. The post graduate program is an additional four-year degree that focuses on human anatomy, exercise physiological, and clinic diagnosis. The doctorate program of chiropractic also includes additional years of clinical internship under a licensed physician. Most physicians complete their doctorate and internship program in a combined eight years of higher education.

Pregnant women can be excellent candidates for chiropractic care. Trained physicians can evaluate the health status of incoming pregnant woman, discuss her treatment goals, as well as aid in a smooth process of preparing for delivery. Post-pregnancy care for woman can be an additional service that can aid patients in recovering and regaining strength and overall healthy function.

Most insurance plans cover both chiropractic and physical therapy services. All plans are different, this is why our team of patient coordinators will help you through this process and answer any questions you may have. Our patient care coordinator will discuss your individual insurance plan, as well as explain our affordable self-pay rates.

Competitive and recreational sports can be fun, and sometimes we pay the price for that fun with injuries. Chiropractic and physical therapy should be the first choice for treatment of these injuries that hold us back from getting back on the field or court. Sprain and strains, muscle injuries, tendonitis, nerve impingement, weakness, and overall inflexibility can all be treated effectively and efficiently through chiropractic and physical therapy.

Many of our first traumas in life can be traced back to slips and falls when we were children. Even the birth process can be physically traumatic for a developing body. Chiropractic care and physical therapy can be a fantastic option for many common childhood injuries and conditions. Our approach to healthcare is focused on proactive instead of reactive. Many times, getting children evaluated and under supervising care while they grow into young adults, you can prevent many conditions from becoming problems into adulthood.

Olympia Chiropractic and Physical Therapy has been serving the community for over twenty-five years. We are one of the very few healthcare clinics that offer chiropractic combined with physical therapy under the direct supervision of physicians of chiropractic and physical therapy. We use cutting edge technology combined with sound and proven techniques that give patients back their lives. We would be honored to help you achieve your healthcare goals and get back to being who you were born to be.