Non-Cracking Chiropractor Adjustment Offered in Doylestown

Non-Cracking Chiropractor Adjustment Offered in Doylestown

Does the idea of having a chiropractor “crack” your back make you nervous? Many people say, “Yes.” They miss out on the potential pain relief because the “popping” sound can be nerve-wracking. 

True story, the first time Dr. Jeff adjusted my neck, I screamed in surprise. Yep!

It turns out, there is a “non-cracking” and “no pop” version of chiropractic care. Whether you’re nervous or were in an accident and too sore for traditional chiropractic treatment, you can still reap the benefits of natural pain relief from chiropractic care.  

For instance, Dr. Jeff Mcquaite in Doylestown offers a non-cracking chiropractor adjustment. To clarify, this technique offers pain relief without the crack. However, it’s worth mentioning that the “cracking” sound is nothing to worry about. It’s really just trapped gas escaping as your joints are realigned. 

However, modern chiropractic care uses many options to help you feel your best. These two tools are simply part of this evolving practice.

Two Tools for a Non-Cracking Chiropractor Adjustment Technique

As you probably know, traditional chiropractic care uses bodyweight to realign your joints. After your initial consultation and x-ray, your chiropractic directs you to lay in a certain position on the table. Traditionally, they use their body weight to make quick adjustments that realign your joints. However, your chiropractor may choose to incorporate gentler methods.

These adjustments can use two tools that have funny names. The arthrostim and the vibracussor are hard to spell but they’re excellent tools for a non-cracking chiropractic adjustment. 

As you can see, both tools are small and portable but they have different uses.

The Artrostim is an advanced chiropractic adjustment instrument. You can see, it looks a bit like a drill and it works by delivering several “taps” along your body to reduce muscle and joint tension in the neck and back. 

These “taps” work in a similar way as traditional chiropractic treatment. However, the “taps” are gentle, yet frequent. The Artrostim applies 10-14 micro thrusts a second to your spine. It stimulates your body’s healing and eases your joints back in proper alignment. Best of all, it’s gentle. 


The Arthrostim tool offers an effective “non-cracking” adjustment. You can see it here”in action.” 

Your chiropractor will develop a treatment plan based on your medical history and current physical concerns.

Yet, the Arthrostim can especially benefit people with: 

-People with acute or chronic pain
-Particularly sensitive individuals
-Individuals who dislike being ‘twisted’
-Those with disc or related spinal conditions
-Individuals with arthritic conditions
-Individuals with osteoporosis
-Elderly individuals
-Even individuals who are larger and stronger (and may be difficult to adjust with a single thrust) can benefit from the use of the arthrostim.

The other instrument Dr. McQuaite has incorporated to help make his adjustments more effective is the Vibracussor.

The Vibracussor is helpful for breaking up scar tissue and loosening ligaments. Doing so improves circulation and speeds up healing. The tool works by delivering impulses deep into the body’s tissues. Yet, it goes deeper than a traditional massage. By going deeper, it breaks up fascial restrictions (scar tissue) and loosens ligaments. The entire process relaxes the muscles and fascia surrounding the vertebrae. As a result, you can feel pain relief. 

Are You Ready to Try a “No-Crack” Adjustment?

In summary, both of these non-cracking chiropractor adjustment techniques are effective. However, they may be more suitable for certain people and conditions. Here at McQuaite Chiropractic, Dr. Mcquaite creates an individualized treatment plan to help you feel your best.

If you have questions or would like to book an appointment, please contact the office. Come in for a consultation! We’ll be happy to explain how these gentle non-cracking and no popping treatments work and if they may be right for you.

 

 

 

 

Is Chiropractic Care Safe?

Is Chiropractic Care Safe?

If you’re considering trying chiropractic care for the first time, you may have a lot of questions.

is chiropractic safeQuestions like:

  • Can it help my chronic back pain?
  • Is chiropractic care safe?
  • Do you need to go multiple times?
  • Is it covered by insurance?

The answers are yes, yes, yes, probably.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, roughly 30 million Americans suffer with back pain every year. For some people, these are chronic conditions that cause you to miss work and seek all kinds of pain relief including chiropractic care. For others, it’s an occasional thing and you feel better with a chiropractic adjustment.

Is Chiropractic Safe?

In a word, yes.

A) Chiropractic care dates to 1895

B) Chiropractors attend four years of additional schooling after completing a pre-med program

C) It’s not habit-forming like opioids

Spinal manipulation, aka chiropractic care is considered a conservative approach to pain management and is recommended by traditional physicians.

In fact, you may not know that chiropractors attend a four-year rigorous training program after completing a full load of pre-med classes as an undergraduate. Then, they usually spend a year in a clinic working with patients like a residency program.

Chiropractic Care is a Gentle Approach to Pain Management 

Your first visit includes a medical assessment and at our office, an x-ray. These offer a guide for your treatment plan which may include electrical stimulation (TENS), spinal decompression therapy, and/or traditional spinal manipulation.

Everyone receives an individual treatment plan.

Typically, the chiropractic adjustment involves you laying on the chiropractic table and we use a combination of body weight and quick movements to release pressure in your joints.

Many people experience immediate relief, though not all.  In many cases, we’ll recommend 2-3 visits/week for a week or two to “jumpstart” the movement in your body. We may also make recommendations on diet/exercise/ergonomic tools to relieve pain. For example, resistance bands are an effective way to build strength.

For example, sitting slumped in front of the computer for hours a day will contribute to back and neck pain. So, if you raise your screen to eye level and get a chair that supports your back, you may have less pain. Taking these additional steps can go a long way toward reducing back, shoulder, and neck pain caused by poor posture.

Of course, there are dozens of reasons why you may have physical pain so you’ll want to come in for an assessment. Another common question is if we accept insurance. I can’t speak for all chiropractors but here at McQuaite Chiropractic in Doylestown, we accept most of them.  Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to treat pain.

 

 

 

Why A Back Adjustment Can Reduce Physical Pain

Why A Back Adjustment Can Reduce Physical Pain

back adjustment can help relieve pain

A back adjustment affects your whole body

Remember the old song about the ankle bone being connected to the leg bone?

That’s a perfect example of how the body is connected. One bone leads to another, the nervous system carries blood and oxygen through the body and if you’re in pain, a back adjustment may help.

The reason is that a back adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, helps your entire body move better.

Let’s face it, years of sitting and standing take their toll on your body. Habits like bad posture, carrying heavy items, and repetitive actions like spending hours at the computer can cause parts of your body to throb in pain. Sound familiar? 

If you visit a chiropractor, they’ll check your posture and leg length. After all, it’s not uncommon to find that your legs are slightly uneven which means your hips are also uneven. This unevenness is slight. It’s not visible to the naked eye, but it does affect your posture, bone structure, and can lead to pain.

A back adjustment can help re-align your body and alleviate pain. 

According to Harvard Medical School, “Chiropractic is a system of therapy focused on the structure of the body, particularly the spine. Chiropractors manipulate the body’s alignment to relieve pain and improve function and to help the body heal itself.”

Aah…natural pain relief and improved range of movement. Doesn’t that sound like a good thing?

Chiropractors Aren’t Just For Back Pain

Imagine you spend hours hunched over a computer. At the end of the day, you probably feel tightness and stiffness in your shoulders, upper back, and neck. You might even feel some throbbing pain in your dominant hand and wrist.

These are classic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome that yes, can be helped by a back adjustment. Why? Because adjusting your spine re-aligns your entire body. Then, if you have a good ergonomic setup, you’ll feel better. 

With chiropractic care, you can also find natural pain relief from sciatica, scoliosis, and even things like knee and ankle pain.

How Back Adjustments Work

Some people think of chiropractors as “bone crackers” and feel anxious about succumbing to such a technique. In reality, there are multiple ways you can experience a back adjustment. For example, your chiropractor can adjust the table (and you.)  They can also use handheld devices designed for back adjustments. 

If you feel anxious or concerned, just let us know and we’ll talk you through it. If needed we’ll use a different technique.

About that “bone cracking” concept, it’s actually not cracking at all but rather the sound of nitrogen gas escaping between your joints when pressure is put on them for an adjustment. It’s safe. Plus, many people feel immediate relief. 

Another benefit of including back adjustments in your healthcare plan is that it’s a natural pain relief technique. Chiropractic care helps your body heal itself. There are no pills, injections, or surgery required.

If you’re in Doylestown, Pa and you’d like to speak with a chiropractor about the possibility of a back adjustment and how it can relieve your pain, please call us for a free consultation.  

Raking Leaves? Avoid Back Pain with These 4 Tips

Raking Leaves? Avoid Back Pain with These 4 Tips

 

leaf raking and chiro care

Fall leaves are pretty but they can be a pain to clean up. Which means many Doylestown area residents will spend time raking leaves this weekend (and over the next few weeks.)

Fall yard work like leaf raking is great exercise and it’s nice to enjoy the crisp air of the season, yet, it can also lead to back pain and injury. After all, raking uses different muscles than you’re probably used to using.  Worse, thousands of people wrench their back doing every fall because of yard work.


4 Ways You Can Protect Your Back While Raking Leaves

In Bucks County, like much of the country, leaf raking is a seasonal chore that can leave you sore and achy. Worse, it can cause back pain and injury if you aren’t careful.

In fact, according to Penn Medicine, approximately 76,000 Americans are hurt every year from leaf raking and other yard work. As you probably know, it only takes one misstep to hurt yourself and weekend yard work warriors are most at risk.

Here’s how you can protect yourself.

1- Warm up and Cool Down – Simple stretches may not seem like they do a lot but they are useful.

Side stretches, trunk rotations, and bending to the ground to touch your toes  (or your version of touching your toes – it’s ok if you don’t get all the way down) will help prepare your muscles.

2- Batch It – It’s better for your body if you do a little a time rather than do it all at once.

If you can get out a few times a week and rake the leaves in 20-30-minute intervals you’re doing your body good and less likely to overexert yourself. If you do choose to do marathon sessions, take breaks and you feel short of breath or a tightness in your chest, take a rest and let your heart rate slow down.

3-Use Good Form – Use your whole body and not just your upper body while raking. This will reduce the pain in your shoulders, neck, and back.

Also, rake towards you rather than away from you as that helps protect your back muscles. Remember to bend your knees when you pick up things and finally, don’t overfill leaf bags until they’re so heavy you can hardly move them.

4- Wear Supportive Shoes – You’ve heard it before but it’s true, supportive footwear can help you maintain your balance and give your back support. Hiking boots or good sneakers will help keep your feet stable — less chance for a slip and fall! 

With a little preparation, raking leaves and other yard work can be a great chance for some fresh air and a dose of healthy (and injury-free) exercise. Then you can feel great, have a leaf-free yard and still be able to enjoy the fall activities in Bucks County!

However, if you do hurt yourself, you know where to find us!

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