Dr. Tyler Johnson
#9: Chiropractic Alleviates Pain – Chiropractors address the underlying cause of pain disorders, headaches, low back pain and sports injuries by treating the cause, not covering the symptoms. Quite often, those painful conditions are linked to dysfunctional areas in the spine known as vertebral subluxations – where movement is restricted or spinal bones are misaligned. Chiropractors… [Continue Reading]
Many chiropractic patients are surprised to learn that chiropractic doesn’t cure anything. So, how do you explain diseases that have obviously improved with chiropractic care? The fundamental truth is: health is normal. If you’re not healthy, something is interfering with this state of normalcy. The only thing that doctors of any type can do is… [Continue Reading]
The Chiropractic Center is pleased to provide education and information from a variety of trusted, professional resources. Our goal is to increase the knowledge and comfort of our patients across a wide spectrum of interests affecting their health and well being. If you have specific questions or concerns you’d like to discuss personally with us,… [Continue Reading]
When patients begin care we will frequently recommend up to three visits per week or more. We’re often asked how we arrive at this visit schedule. Since the patient is doing the healing, not the chiropractor, everyone responds differently. Predicting the best course of care is a combination of education, experience and keen observation skills…. [Continue Reading]
YES. The doctors will give you exercises specifically for your condition and if they feel you need an evaluation by a therapist or exercise physiologist, they will refer you to the appropriate professional. Exercise is not recommended until the motion of the spine has been restored to at least 50% of its normal movement. Prior… [Continue Reading]
The exact amount is case specific. The doctor will have a better idea after 2 or 3 visits when your body’s response is better understood. Some acute conditions such as a catch sensation in a hip or midback may resolve in one adjustment. Other more chronic subluxations may take 1 to 2 years of treatment… [Continue Reading]
Typically, no. If one is in so much pain that simply touching the spine hurts, the doctor will apply ice for 15 or 20 minutes and that will reduce the discomfort for the procedure. An adjustment is felt and heard like cracking one’s knuckles. There could be some stretching sensation felt when the lower back… [Continue Reading]
If a subluxation is diagnosed, chiropractic adjustments will be beneficial. The degree of response may vary due to the length of time the condition has existed, the lifestyle of the patient and one’s compliance to the care plan.
If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident recently do not wait another minute. After an accident time is of the essence. The sooner we can evaluate you and get you on the road to recovery, the better your chances for a speedy recovery and management of the pain and discomfort… [Continue Reading]
We do our best to use everyday language in our patient explanations. In case we don’t, here are some commonly used terms in chiropractic and their meanings. Acute: Relatively severe and of short duration. Adjustment: The use of a pressure or force in a specific location, direction and time to the spine or other joints… [Continue Reading]
Our new and returning patients now have the ability to reserve an appointment online using our online booking tool. This also gives you the added advantage of reminder emails to ensure you don't … [Read More...]
Almost 75 percent of families with children between the ages of 5 and 18 have at least one child who plays organized sports, either at school or on a community team. This may seem like a good thing; after all, there’s the benefits of learning to work together as a team, building camaraderie and consistent… [Continue Reading]
Pinched Nerve There are pairs of opening between each spinal bone. Like an open window, nerve openings along your spine must be clear and unobstructed. It’s called a pinched nerve because that’s what it feels like. But there’s a lot more going on! The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal cord while… [Continue Reading]
Don’t be misled by the minimal damage to your car. People react much differently than glass, plastic and metal! It started with a routine trip to the store. Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second before you can brace yourself, you feel your… [Continue Reading]