Frequently Asked Chiropractic Questions in Victor NY

Chiropractic is the art of removing subluxation. Subluxation is when 2 or more bones have shifted out of alignment putting pressure and irritation on the nerves going to and from the brain. This directly affects the central nervous system.

We help with general health; chiropractic care ensures your nervous system is functioning properly allowing your organs to also function properly. This optimal system support ultimately can help with a gambit of ailments.

Is a gentle and specific force applied to an area in the neuro spinal column when necessary.

Yes, we see newborns to seniors. Each adjustment is different and specific to the individual. Adjusting a newborn looks much different than a 40-year-old construction worker.

It all depends on your specific case needs and goals. We see people who simply want to alleviate pain as well as people who have been with us for years for maintenance care.

Living life fully and naturally. When you have been in pain or have had ailments for so long you may forget it’s possible to live without it. We help you remember what it’s like.

Usually general soreness. It’s like when you start going to the gym. You can also have an influx with emotions, and each person can respond differently.

It can be uncomfortable at times. Depending on how long things have been stuck and we are trying to move them. We have been told by many that it is much less than they expected. We do have instrument-assisted techniques for individuals who cannot have or may not want manual adjustments.

Chiropractic care is not just for pain. It is however to keep your body functioning the way God designed. When your spine is misaligned, it puts pressure on those nerves going to and from your brain, that can cause a disruption in the message trying to flow.

Because I’m awesome! No, but seriously, we are a family practice that loves helping people live naturally. Being able to use my hands to remove nerve interference allowing people to stand up and be amazed at how their bodies are healing is a blessing.

Your first visit is long due to the work-up we do. If you’re coming for regular appointments, the actual adjustment takes 2-3 minutes.

5-year Doctorate level program after undergraduate. They also need continuing education every year.

Yes, Dr. Ryan is Webster Certified, which is the technique SPECIFICALLY for pregnancy. Helping you be in optimal alignment will allow your baby to have the space it needs to be positioned correctly for smoother labor and delivery.

No, yet once you’re functioning optimally you will want to sustain that and never want to live without it. This comes from personal experience.

Gas between the joint releasing. It is NOT your bones cracking.

No, adjustments are specific removal of subluxation. You cannot diagnose yourself, so you do not know which bones need to move. In return if you crack your own neck, you’re moving bones that may not need to move which can lead to degeneration and disfunction.

Yes, some insurance plans do cover chiropractic, however they will only cover a minimal number of visits and that’s not always the number of visits you need to get out of your current situation. We do not accept insurance, but we are able to tailor your care to your needs and help you achieve your goals well within your means.

Chiropractic care is the removal of subluxation of the spinal column; Physical therapy works the muscles and ligaments surrounding the structure. Pairing the two together in some cases is the perfect pair!

Yes, it can help with any injury but the benefits after are awesome. Athletes should be under regular care as they are tough on their bodies and use their bodies in ways that need correcting.

Yes, when you’re able to stand up without pain within your back it can help your posture.

After checking in at the front desk you will be directed to your adjustment room. You will check in on the room computer and answer some progress questions; this allows Dr. Ryan to know how you are doing that day. Then you will lay on the table allowing your body to relax without the effects of gravity so it can accept the adjustment. Dr. Ryan will pressure test along your spine to see where there is tension needing to released. Then he delivers a gentle and specific adjustment releasing that tension.

Absolutely, kids are falling constantly especially when first learning to walk. Making sure their bodies are aligned and functioning properly is ESSIENTAL to their growth and development.