Frequently Asked Chiropractic Questions in Gilbert AZ

Whether it’s searching for help with pain relief or just trying to keep your body healthy, Islands Chiropractic is the natural way to go! Chiropractic care focuses on making specific adjustments to your spine helping your body function normally.

Chiropractors are famous for helping patients with Headaches, Neck pain, Back pain and Sciatica. What many people don’t know is that chiropractic also helps with Allergies, TMJ dysfunction, Ear infections, Asthma, Growing pains, Pregnancy related pains, Scoliosis, Golfer’s Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Knee and Foot pain.

At Islands Chiropractic, we focus on your specific needs and use chiropractic adjustments to address your condition. The adjustment is the main tool used by chiropractors. It involves evaluating the spine and extremities for misalignments and then applying specific movements to realign the joints. This reduces pressure and irritation and helps the body function more optimally. Chiropractic adjustments may be performed with the hands, certain tools and special tables to focus on helping you accomplish your goals and address the underlying complications that contribute to pain or discomfort.

Not only is chiropractic safe, it is considered one of the safest forms of treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractors are well trained in the art of spinal adjustments going through 2-3 years of undergraduate study and then 4 years of graduate studies and clinical hands-on work before obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

This all depends on your goals. Let’s break this down into 2 categories. Patients who only want pain relief and patients who want to correct underlying dysfunctions. Pain relief is typically the easier goal but correcting underlying problems takes longer. Much like wearing braces on your teeth to correct misalignment takes many months. So to answer the question you will need as many adjustments as it takes to reach your goal. This could be a few adjustments to many.

Chiropractic care is really all about function. Chiropractors are working on restoring proper spinal function. Much like a PT is working on restoring proper muscle function. So what does restoring proper spinal alignment do for you? It helps reduce pain, allows your body to heal more quickly, and helps it to be stronger and prevent injury.

There are risks to any health care procedure. Chiropractic is no different. The good news is the risks are very minimal.

Chiropractors only use the necessary pressure to move the bones back into proper alignment. Chiropractic adjustments typically feel very good during the adjustment and after too. Some people will have mild discomfort at the moment of the adjustments but feel great afterward.

At Islands Chiropractic we strive to make your experience top notch. We want our patients to get the care we would give to our family members. I have over 30 years of experience providing chiropractic care and physical medicine to patients so you’re in good hands.

At Islands Chiropractic & Massage your follow up chiropractic appointments will typically run 10-20 minutes. We are very respectful of your time and our goal is to not make you wait for your adjustments.

Chiropractors do 2 years of undergraduate studies and a 4 year program of study to receive their Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The last year of education is spent in the clinic treating patients.

Absolutely! As a matter of fact, not only can they be adjusted they should be adjusted. The amount of spinal stress that is relieved from the adjustment really helps ease the pain from pregnancy. It is also very helpful to have the pelvis in proper alignment making it easier for the baby moving through the birth canal.

Definitely not. Patients typically have such a great feeling when their spine is in proper alignment they want to stay that way. 

The sound is made when the gas and fluids in the joint move. It is not necessarily good or bad. Most people like to hear it because they associate that with an adjustment.

You definitely don’t want to use force to try and adjust yourself. Many times when you stretch you will get joint movement. This is perfectly fine and typically feels like something has been released. 

Due to the results patients get and the research done showing chiropractic care as one of the top treatments for musculoskeletal problems, most insurance plans cover chiropractic care and have for over 30 years.

Yes, chiropractic care does help relieve lower back pain and improve mobility. Low back problems develop for several reasons including muscle strains, poor posture, repetitive stress and spinal misalignments. When the joints of the lower back are not moving properly, extra stress can be placed on the surrounding muscles, nerves, and tissues, which may contribute to pain and stiffness. Chiropractic adjustments and therapies focus on restoring normal movement and function to the spine. This facilitates natural healing and helps with pain relief.

Yes, chiropractic care may help reduce certain types of headaches, especially those related to tension, poor posture, or restricted movement in the neck and upper back. Misalignments or stiffness in these areas can place stress on surrounding muscles and joints, which may contribute to headache symptoms. By improving spinal movement, reducing tension, and restoring proper function, chiropractic care can often provide relief and help prevent future headaches. 

Both chiropractic care and physical therapy aim to reduce pain, improve movement, and help the body function better, but they often approach treatment differently. In general, chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment and motion of the spine and joints, while physical therapy often emphasizes correcting movement patterns, improving strength, and activating weak or injured muscles.

There is also significant overlap between the two. Many chiropractors incorporate physical medicine techniques such as therapeutic exercises, stretching, soft tissue work, and other supportive therapies as part of a comprehensive treatment plan

Yes, chiropractic care helps sports injuries by reducing pain, improving mobility and supporting faster recovery. Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper joint motion, reducing tension in the muscles and improving overall biomechanics.

Yes—chiropractic care helps improve posture by restoring proper alignment and movement to the spine and joints. When the spine is not aligned properly, extra stress is placed on the joints, muscles, and supporting tissues, making it more difficult to maintain good posture comfortably.

By improving spinal function, reducing tension, and addressing areas of restriction, chiropractic care can help the body hold a more natural posture with less strain. Many patients also benefit from guidance on ergonomics, stretching, and strengthening exercises to support lasting postural improvement.

Many people think of chiropractic adjustments as cracking the neck or back. However the During a chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor uses precise, controlled movements to improve motion and function in restricted joints—most commonly in the spine. The goal is to restore proper movement, reduce tension, and help the body function more comfortably. Adjustments are typically quick and gentle. You may hear a popping sound during treatment, which is simply the release of gas from the joint, similar to cracking your knuckles. Many patients feel relief, improved mobility, or less tension afterward. 

Chiropractic care for children is safe when provided by a licensed chiropractor trained to work with pediatric patients. Techniques used for children are typically very gentle and adapted to the child’s age, size, and stage of development. Parents often seek chiropractic care for general spinal alignment health, or posture concerns, sports-related aches, or musculoskeletal discomfort.