Frequently Asked Chiropractic Questions in Warsaw IN

Chiropractic is a healthcare practice that focuses on diagnosing and helping patients using spinal adjustments to correct misalignments (subluxations) that affect the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and overall health. It's commonly used for back pain, neck pain, and headaches, but can also address a wide variety of musculoskeletal, nerve problems, and other health issues. Chiropractic care often includes additional therapies like exercise advice, soft tissue mobilization, and lifestyle guidance.

Chiropractors help a wide variety of issues such as back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, migraines, sciatica, and bulging/herniated spinal discs.

A chiropractic adjustment is the primary technique of a chiropractor. It may include gentle manipulation of the spine or the use of special tools or instruments with the goal of restoring proper joint, nerve, and muscle function of the spine.

Chiropractic is extremely safe. Based on a patient’s history a chiropractor can determine the best type of adjustment method to use ranging from traditional manual spine adjustments to low force instrument adjustments.

The number of adjustments can vary depending on the severity of a patient’s condition or how long the condition has been present. Generally, the longer a patient has been dealing with an issue or the more severe the issue is, it will take more time for the issue to be resolved.

The benefits of chiropractic care include pain relief, increased mobility, reduction in tightness, and enhanced overall wellness.

Chiropractic is very safe. There are very few risks associated with chiropractic care.

At times there may be some mild discomfort, but generally speaking, chiropractic adjustments are not painful.

Dr. Palladino has been in practice well over a decade and has worked with patients ranging from new born babies to patients in their nineties; as well as professional athletes. Dr. Palladino is also a chiropractor that many other local chiropractors seek out for their chiropractic care. In regards to chiropractic techniques, Dr. Palladino is well versed in many techniques ranging from traditional chiropractic care to many lower force techniques.

The average length of a visit is around 15-20 minutes.

Most chiropractors have the equivalent of 9 years of education which includes a 4 year undergraduate college degree and then have completed chiropractic college which is equivalent to 5 years of graduate level curriculum.

Yes, Many chiropractors including Dr. Palladino see pregnant women on a regular basis. Our office regularly sees pregnant patients who were referred by their midwife or OB.

Chiropractic care is not addictive. Once you go to a chiropractor you do not need to keep coming back; though many patients do seek out long term care from chiropractors though because their daily routine creates pain and imbalances in their bodies and chiropractic care is an effective way for them to combat the stress and allows them to live a higher quality of life.

The “crack” sound often associated with chiropractic adjustments comes from pressure being released from joints. Very much like the sound a soda can makes when you first open it.

We recommend you do not attempt to adjust yourself. Over the years, Dr. Palladino has seen many patients who have injured themselves by attempting to self adjust.

Some insurance plans have chiropractic coverage, others do not. Our office would be happy to look into your insurance plan to see if you have chiropractic coverage.

Absolutely! Back and neck pain are among the most common conditions helped by chiropractors.

Absolutely! Neck pain is among the most common conditions corrected by chiropractors.

Yes! Chiropractors regularly see patients with headaches and migraines and see amazing results

Chiropractic and Physical Therapy often see patients with similar conditions but they are two separate professions with different training, methods, and philosophy.

Absolutely! We see athletes of all different levels in our office.

Yes!

During a chiropractic adjustment, a patient will often start by laying facedown on a special table. The chiropractor will then do an assessment and proceed with an adjustment.

Yes, Dr. Palladino regularly sees babies and children.