By Dr. Marnie Mabee D’Andrea

“What is that popping sound”?  In my last article, I discussed the examination that happens on the first chiropractic visit.  After an examination or assessment is completed, the chiropractor will give you a treatment.  One form of treatment is an adjustment.  An adjustment is used to correct a restricted joint, or rather, to apply motion to the joint to make the joint move better.  An adjustment can be given through several different techniques.  The one t...

By Dr. Marnie Mabee D’Andrea

Welcome to the Chiropractic Clinic!  In my last article, I wrote about why you should choose chiropractic care and some of the injuries we treat.  Here, I will discuss what you should expect on your first visit. 

Most chiropractic offices will book your initial visit for 30 minutes to an hour, as every chiropractor has their own initial visit procedures.  At our office, we book the initial visit for 1 hour and 15 minutes.  This gives you time to fill out the r...

By Dr. Marnie Mabee D’Andrea

Low back pain?  Neck pain?  Shoulder pain?  Have you considered seeing a chiropractor for these problems? 

Chiropractors are licensed healthcare practitioners.  Chiropractors undergo several years of postgraduate training, after obtaining an undergraduate degree, in order to obtain their Doctor of Chiropractic degree.  Training is similar to that for Doctors of Medicine; however, a much larger focus on radiology and muscle/skeletal courses and less focus on p...