FAQs

Chiropractic

  • Chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, often referred to as “subluxations”. We use a hands-on approach to adjust or correct the spine and other joints to improve alignment and restore mobility. These adjustments are often referred to as chiropractic adjustments. The goal of these adjustments is to reduce pain, improve function, and promote the body's natural ability to heal.

  • Adjustments are typically not painful. In fact, many people find that adjustments provide pain relief. However, it's important to note that individual experiences may vary.

  • Yes! Our comprehensive treatment plans are performed by a qualified and licensed chiropractor. We take extra care through thorough examinations and x-rays when necessary. Overall, chiropractic has been shown to be one of the safest treatments a person can do!

  • Some people feel relief immediately after their first adjustment! Others take weeks of consistent chiropractic treatment to feel relief. Your initial exam will provide additional insight. As with anything, every person is different.

  • Aligning the spine can help relieve muscular pain! The root cause of the pain is often your spine out of alignment. Many people feel the pain in the muscles BUT those muscles typically attach to the spine. Get back to pain free today through chiropractic!

  • No, everyone can benefit from aligning your spine! One of the spine’s primary jobs is to protect the spinal cord and nerves as they exit to the rest of the body. When the spine is out of alignment it can interfere with nerve signals and in turn affect any function in the body. In fact less than 10% of all spinal nerves cause pain. Most spinal nerves control the organs and systems of the body. Proper spinal alignment is the foundation of health!

FAQs

Scoliosis

  • Diagnosing scoliosis involves a thorough assessment of the patient and analysis of some specific test results. The first step involves taking a thorough medical history to ensure we have the details required before starting the physical examination. The history can provide us with some vital information towards guiding a diagnosis.

    After that we start the physical assessment of the patient. This includes a variety of observations and measurements, including posture and movements, as well as conducting some very important standardized tests of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

    The final part of the assessment will involve analysis of X-rays and, where required, other radiological scans. Together with the history and assessments, the radiological information and measurements can give us vital information to finalize a scoliosis diagnosis and classification.

  • The short answer is, we don’t know until we assess you! There are many types of scoliosis. The most common scoliosis classification is ‘Idiopathic Scoliosis’. A patient will be diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when a reason for the scoliosis cannot be found. For example, if a 13 year old is diagnosed with scoliosis of unknown cause then the diagnosis becomes Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. If, for example, a neurological reason for the scoliosis is found, then the diagnosis and classification of the scoliosis will change. The best way to find out for yourself is to see us for an individualized assessment.

  • If you are concerned about the diagnosis given to you, or the recommendation of treatment, you should seek a second opinion from a scoliosis clinician. Many people think or are told that surgery is the only option. That is simply not true. Contact us today for more information on non-surgical options.

  • Our philosophy is making sure each patient gets “the right treatment at the right time”. This is especially true of bracing. As a general rule we will brace a patient when there is a high chance that their scoliosis will get worse without a brace, or, if there is an opportunity for the patient to see some improvement from bracing. Typically, bracing will be recommended if a patient has a curve above 20 degrees.

  • Yes! Unfortunately, scoliosis is a condition that you have for life. We have treatment options for patients of all ages which, of course, includes adult degenerative scoliosis treatment in Orlando. We have a number of different options for the adult patients ranging from scoliosis specific rehabilitation using our ScoliBalance program, all the way through to our custom-made ScoliBraces. Each ScoliBrace is individualized. Once we meet you and undertake an assessment, we’ll be able to determine what the best course of action is for your scoliosis, including finding a protocol that fits your lifestyle.

  • In many cases, yes. A big part of our assessment is determining the goals of the patient and what they would see as ‘successful’ treatment. We find that each patient has different goals and so we work with you to ensure we are on the same page. We then come up with an action plan to guide you towards that success. This can mean a few different things when it comes to the bracing part of the treatment options. We can use a ScoliBrace to help reduce pain or to stop a curve from worsening. If the curve is flexible enough, we can even see scoliosis curves become smaller. Our treatment plan is always individualized for the patient, with their specific goals in mind.

  • The treatment recommended for scoliosis will vary with the individual patient. Their individual situation, the severity and location of the curve, their age and potential for further growth will all contribute to finding the right treatment for them.

  • Scoliosis is considered a partially genetic condition. Pediatric scoliosis is treatable. With this in mind, it is important to have children screened regularly if you have a family history of scoliosis especially during their growth spurts (10 to 15 years old). Or if your mother or father is experiencing back pain they should be checked for scoliosis.

  • There is no scientifically-proven standard exercise therapy that will reduce a scoliosis or prevent a curve from progressing. However, there are special exercise and rehabilitation programs which have been designed to address the scoliosis curve and these have shown to be very effective in certain cases. The physiotheraputic scoliosis specific exercise program used by our practice is called ScoliBalance.

  • We combine techniques from several scoliosis specific and chiropractic methods. Our doctors are trained in; ScoliBrace, ScoliBalance, CLEAR, Pettibon, and Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP).

FAQs

Soft Wave

  • SoftWave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of for many different ailments. The device generates shock waves to stimulate the cells and promote healing, regeneration of tissue, and ultimately provide pain relief.

  • Typically, 4-7 treatments over the period of one month, although this can differ person to person. Less frequent maintenance treatments are also beneficial.

  • SoftWaves are created by means of a high-energy electrical discharge in water. These softwaves cause the cell to shrink and expand from the pressure. This turns on multiple biochemical pathways that reduce inflammation, increase blood flow through angiogenesis, relieve pain, and migrate stem cells to the affected area. These are the all processes of healing!

  • SoftWave uses patented technology to reach an injured area at the cellular level to successfully turn on the body’s natural healing process to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Some studies have shown a 90% success rate! If you have back pain, knee pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, foot ulcers, or other injuries, you could be a great candidate for SoftWave Therapy! Schedule your consultation today.

  • SoftWave therapy has been shown to be very effective at treating multiple different conditions, including pain relief and healing. Depending on the treatment, studies show success rates of up to 90%.

  • Often times immediately, yet the best outcomes occur roughly 12 weeks after the last treatment. Some injuries need to heal and that just simply takes time. Even new injuries can heal far more rapidly when SoftWave is applied.

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