Frequently Asked Chiropractic Questions 

Cavitation

During the adjustment, often the joint will release oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide gasses just the same way a pop noise happens when you uncork a champagne bottle or you "crack" your own knuckles. Not every adjustment will produce an audible noise. This varies depending on the area adjusted, the technique chosen and the level of gas built up in that joint.

Think ...Toothbrush

Do you wait until your teeth hurt to brush them? Hopefully the answer is no. Just as we need regular check ups at the dentist, our nervous systems need a check up as well. Aligning the spine allows the nervous system and therefore entire body to function, grow and adapt at its very best.

Each Individual is Different

Wellness patients are typically adjusted every 7-10 days. This is because when we have micro traumas in our daily lives, they can build up muscle spasm, inflammation and scar tissue and the cycle repeats itself every 7-10 days. Micro traumas can include poor posture on a daily basis or repetitive motions at home or work. If there are specific things that need to be addressed beyond maintenance care, more frequent visits are usually required in the beginning of care to retrain the muscles and calm down the inflammation. After reaching this point, adjustments usually require less frequency until wellness care is reached.

Muscular response

Muscles have really good memory.  Just like going to the gym for the first few visits, the muscles are usually sore form the new change happening. The muscles will try to revert back to the original position until they are retrained through repetition and then maintenance. Proper water intake is also important.

1/2 the body weight in OZs

Dehydration is very common for all ages. If you notice your lips are dry, or If you are thirsty, you have been dehydrated longer than you think. Adjustments are also better received when patients drink plenty of water. The muscles will experience less spasm and quicker recovery as well.

Think ...MECHANIC

When we get into minor fender benders or hit an occasional curb and do not get the frame checked on our vehicle what happens over time? The car will start to fall apart from continuing to be driven on a bent frame causing continued future trips to the part store and more time and money in the long run from neglecting the maintenance in the first place. Our spines need to be aligned just like the frame of a car to achieve the most amount of miles possible.

Dr. Roger Sperry, the Nobel Prize winner for brain research proved that 90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by movement of the spine. An intact nervous system leads to optimum functioning of the human body. Chiropractic care is the best way to optimize the functioning of your nervous system.

All professional athletes and olympians have a Chiropractor. All spines need Chiropractic care. Thomas Edison once said, "The Doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest her patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease".

The spine stops growing at age 26. Getting your kids into Chiropractic care early helps prevent future problems from early injuries, and boosts the immune response. 

Choosing Dr. Maria Lyons at The Den Chiropractic will ensure sufficient time for a thorough consultation, exam and adjustment during the initial visit as well as adequate time allotted for future appointments. 

Consultations involve discussing past history, old and new injuries, possible symptoms and determining if Chiropractic is a good fit moving forward. If the patient decides to proceed, the exam measures range of motion, checks postural discrepancies and detects muscle spasm and inflammation. 

During the first adjustment everything is explained before it is done so the patient knows what to expect. A teen age or adult patient lies face down on an adjustment table while Dr. Maria uses a mix of techniques involving only her hands or sometimes a lighter Activator tool for specific circumstances. During the first adjustment, Dr. Maria checks everything: the spine, extremities, sinuses, ears, and the TMJ. 

Babies and young toddlers lie chest to chest on Mom or Dad for their adjustments and the Dr. uses only finger pressure or the Activator tool on the lightest setting. When the child is comfortable being adjusted without Mom or Dad and is able to walk, they naturally go to the table themselves when it is their turn. 

The clinic is warm and welcoming with toys, puzzles and games to occupy each family member while Mom or Dad gets adjusted. Snacks and water are also provided; however, if there are food allergies, the snacks can be removed before your appointment.

Before leaving, a follow up appointment is made for 2-3 days later to discuss the type of care needed.  

Dr. Maria Lyons emails her patients back ASAP when they reach out and will personally return phone calls as well. 

After 4 years of practicing and working with most available insurance companies, I found my ability to help each patient was becoming more limited. Insurance companies try to dictate what is allowed for each patient without fully understanding their needs. Most insurance companies focus on pain and sickness and do not support wellness clinics. Most of my patients are healthy families that come in for preventative care. It is important to help my patients as much as they need without insurance restrictions or visit caps. 

Lowering the administrative burden is also a great motivator. I have no medical billing staff or third party billing complexities. This also eliminates delayed claims or specific charting compliance rules. 

The largest motivator for starting a private cash practice was to give more time to each patient. Working in a high volume setting with extra paperwork consumes valuable time. 

I truly feel blessed to be able to do something I love for work. 

CHIROPRACTIC IS AWESOME! 

Dr. Maria Lyons