Chiropractic
Dr. Dale offers comprehensive chiropractic care in the Metro Atlanta area, specializing in spinal adjustments, pain relief, and holistic wellness. Utilizing advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans, Dr. Dale aims to alleviate discomfort and enhance overall health. With a patient-centered approach, his clinic provides a welcoming environment for individuals seeking natural and effective solutions for their musculoskeletal issues.
A Hands-On Approach
Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic
physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care
that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have
broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and
rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
The Typical Procedure
The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as a “spinal manipulation,” also known as a “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement as a result of a tissue injury.
Tissue Damage
Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores
mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
What To Expect
Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
How We Assess
Doctors of Chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not
appropriate. Chiropractors will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with
other members of the health care team.
