Our chiropractors focus on diagnosing and treating disorders of the muscles, joints, and nervous system. It has recently been recognized as a good first line defense when facing lower back pain to prevent surgery. It is thought that chiropractors only treat the spine, but there are a variety of other conditions that can benefit from treatment. People across all age groups may benefit from chiropractic care to reduce pain and increase function throughout their daily lives and recreation.
Chiropractic has classically been thought to only consist of spinal adjustments, but has evolved into including treatments that improve the body’s ability to function normally. In addition to adjustments, our chiropractic staff offers exercise programs, soft tissue techniques including Active Release and Graston. We offer a variety of adjustment techniques to meet the needs of each individual ranging from manual adjustments to gentle drop table and instrument assisted adjusting.
Chiropractors are also skilled in providing advice on lifestyle and ergonomic modifications, which are often necessary to help you achieve the best outcome possible from treatment.
We believe in a balanced approach to injury recovery. We treat the whole person, and not just the injured part. We provide a comprehensive treatment plan to provide you the best evidenced-based care, it may include: spinal manipulation, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle changes, ergonomic recommendations, and at times may even include a referral for comanagement. Our goal is to help guide your path towards achieving your goals.
Chiropractors are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. Chiropractors can also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modification.
The short answer is no! Most significant adverse events occur because they have been developing for many years. Adverse events occur in less than 1% of patients
Imaging is not needed to treat underlying conditions. It should only be used to rule out potentially serious conditions. There is little to no association between pain and dysfunction and imaging results in most cases. Posture is different for everyone; there is no correct posture.
We order imaging to rule out serious pathology.
No! While some bones may become very slightly rotated due to muscular tone, your bones are right where they need to be. Adjustments are extremely effective in reducing pain through endorphin release and decreasing muscular tension to improve spinal movement.
No referral is needed in Virginia. You can call to make an appointment today!
We are in network with many insurances. Check out our payments page to see if we accept your insurance. If we do not, we will make every effort to make your care affordable.
office@balancechiropracticva.com
608 Preston Avenue, Suite 100
Charlottesville, VA 22903