Frequently Asked Questions in Hoffman Estates

A chiropractor is a doctor who carefully examines the spine and checks where bones in your spine may be subluxated, which in other words, misaligns. Chiropractors adjust these misalignments to restore joint function and nervous system function.

Chiropractic is a health-care profession that focuses on the spine for the cause of many diseases and ailments people may experience.

As we tell our patients, there are no set amount of treatments patients may need. We do not treat all our patients the same. We understand each person has a different body and we treat everyone the way we believe will be most beneficial to them and patients will respond to treatments differently. All of our treatment plans are specialized to the specific patient.

There are many different techniques! Our doctors are proficient in diversified, Gonstead, Thompson, and many more. We do not think there is one technique that is best for everyone. We use the technique that is best for each individual.

Chiropractors can treat many different things, Many people only think of a chiropractor for neck and back pain. While that is true, we can also help patients who have all kinds of things. From vertigo, degenerative disc disease, pregnancy, etc. Call our office to see how we can help you!

Yes! In fact, there has been research done on all the benefits chiropractic can help patients who are pregnant.

Chiropractors look at the spine for decrease in joint function which can oftentimes be the reason patients may experience low back pain.

The popping sound people hear is simply gas being released from the joint.

Nope! all patients will be adjusted the way that suits them and their body. We do not adjust patients only one way for every single person.

No! while many people may think the "crack" is the adjustment, that is not true. The cracking noise people may hear is just gas being released from the joint. This cracking sound may be heard while doing something that is not good for the spine as well. Chiropractors are experts at finding where to adjust the spine and which direction the bone needs to go.

Absolutely. Chiropractic is safe for all different kinds of life. Both Doctors in our office have been trained thoroughly on how to adjust spines of infants to older children.