Frequently Asked Questions in Washougal WA

Chiropractic is a type of healthcare who’s main focus is diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors can use hands on spinal manipulation or instrument adjusting techniques to help align the body’s structure.

Chiropractors can treat a variety of different conditions ranging from a simple joint dysfunction all the way up to Sciatica.

Our clinic believes that there is not a one size fits all approach to chiropractic, your needs will likely be different than others.

Your first visit may last an hour, but subsequent visits will be about 15 minutes.

The “cracking” sound is called a cavitation. A common misconception is that the cracking sound is the bones cracking, this is not the case. It is actually air bubbles in the joints escaping due to the reduction of joint pressure caused by an adjustment.

You are not able to adjust yourself with the same precision as a chiropractor.

Many insurances do, inquire with our front desk to see if we take yours.

Yes, chiropractic can play a role in improving posture.

Yes, barring certain medical conditions and previous traumas, chiropractic care is safe for the major of people of all ages.