Searching for a family chiropractor can be a difficult task. You want the best for you and your family; anything less is unacceptable. Hours, technique, style of adjusting, and philosophy are just a few traits you’ll want to compare when looking for your next chiropractor.
Technique
One of the most common questions that new patients ask is, “Will I get cracked?”. You may have seen an online video of a chiropractor performing an outlandish maneuver with a loud POP. The fact is that these chiropractic videos rarely include the techniques taught in school. We’re never taught to yank on a patient’s neck while held stationary.
We are taught how to locate a spine segment that may be stuck or fixated. After identifying the segment, we apply a gentle force through that joint, ensuring it moves better. This is achieved by the doctor using his/her hands (manual adjusting) or with a chiropractic adjusting tool (instrument-assisted adjusting). Our office utilizes both and leaves the option up to patient preference. The force used varies widely from patient to patient and usually depends on age.
Scoliosis monitoring is another important technique that you will want in your family chiropractor’s tool belt. Our office utilizes X-rays to both record and monitor scoliotic curvatures. Monitoring an active curve is imperative due to the dangers of having severe scoliosis. We work with the body naturally to maintain or improve the curves and eliminate the need for back braces or surgery.
Hours
We understand how busy families can be. That’s why we offer same-day, evening, and Saturday appointments. We are flexible with appointment times, and there is no difference with our family appointment times. Our afternoon hours range from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., but our doctor can make exceptions to stay later if families need it.
Saturday appointments are also great for families to get the care they need. We have morning openings that allow you to get in and out of the office before that first sports practice. This allows the children to move and perform at their best.
Rehab Knowledge
While many of the body’s complaints can originate from the spine, plenty of more complex aches and pains come through the door. From pinching in the shoulder joint to a sprained ankle, active (and even inactive) families find a way to injure themselves. This is why you’ll want to find a family chiropractor equipped to diagnose and treat various conditions.
Every patient is different. This is why we go through a thorough history and examination to determine the root cause of the problem. Instead of masking the symptoms, we work to fix the problem. Our team will develop a customized home exercise plan to accelerate healing. Visit our Rehab Library to see some of our commonly prescribed exercises.
Office Environment
Picking an office that jives with you and your family can be difficult. We do our best to ensure the children’s experience in the office is as great as the adults. From gentle adjustments to post-treatment suckers or stickers, our younger patients love to see their chiropractors.
We’ve also built a Kid’s Corner. This allows children to read, work on homework, or express their artistic minds with our blackboard wall while their parents get adjusted. Our staff oversees the Kid’s Corner, just around the corner from the adjustment rooms. Parents can rest assured that their children are well cared for while adjusting.
Pricing
We never want cost to be a reason patients don’t get the care they need. This is why we offer family plans for our self-pay wellness patients. These discounted cash rates allow entire families to adjust without breaking the bank. Regularly adjusted families feel better and stay healthier.
We hope our comprehensive analysis gave you more insight into selecting the right family chiropractor. Contact our office for a free consultation to determine if we’re the right fit 0 734-427-6333. Whether seeking relief from chronic pain or simply aiming for optimal health, your Livonia chiropractor guides you every step of the way.