Chiropractic FAQs

Chiropractic is a natural healthcare discipline focused on restoring proper joint motion and improving how the nervous system functions. We evaluate the spine and body for areas of restriction, imbalance, or irritation and use gentle treatments to help the body heal and move better.

Chiropractors commonly help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, joint pain, muscle tension, disc injuries, and mobility issues. We also support patients recovering from car accidents, sports injuries, and chronic conditions.

An adjustment is a precise, controlled movement applied to a joint that isn’t moving properly. The goal is to restore motion, decrease pain, and relieve pressure on the surrounding nerves and muscles.

Yes. Chiropractic adjustments are considered very safe when performed by a licensed chiropractor. We tailor every adjustment to your age, condition, and comfort level.

This depends on your condition, severity, and goals. Some patients feel relief in 1–3 visits, while others with chronic or more complex injuries benefit from a structured care plan over several weeks.

Benefits include pain relief, improved mobility, better posture, reduced muscle tension, improved nervous system function, and faster recovery from injuries. Many patients also report better sleep and overall wellness.

Risks are minimal and typically limited to mild soreness similar to what you might feel after exercise. Serious complications are extremely rare.

Most adjustments are not painful. Many patients feel immediate relief or a sense of pressure releasing. We always adjust gently and safely based on your comfort.

Pain often appears last. Chiropractic helps correct dysfunction early, improve mobility, prevent injuries, and keep your spine and nervous system functioning optimally.

At Coast Physical Medicine, we combine advanced technology, personalized care, and a family-centered approach. Our team treats root causes—not just symptoms—and provides chiropractic, rehab, decompression, shockwave, laser, and more under one roof.

Your first visit is typically 30–45 minutes. Follow-up care usually lasts 10–15 minutes depending on your treatment plan.

Chiropractors complete a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree, which includes over 3–4 years of graduate-level anatomy, neurology, physiology, radiology, and clinical training, plus national board exams.

Yes. Chiropractic care is safe and often helpful during pregnancy to reduce low back pain, pelvic discomfort, and improve mobility.

No. You’re not dependent on adjustments. Many people choose ongoing care because they feel and function better—not because they must.

The sound is simply gas releasing from the joint space. It is not bones rubbing or cracking.

No. Self-adjusting usually creates movement in the wrong joints and can worsen instability. A chiropractor ensures adjustments are safe, specific, and controlled.

Most insurance plans offer some level of chiropractic coverage. Our office can check your benefits for you.

Absolutely. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit chiropractors, and adjustments are highly effective.

Yes. Neck pain often responds very well to chiropractic care, including adjustments, decompression, and targeted rehab.

Yes. Many headaches are caused by tension, posture, or joint dysfunction—issues chiropractic care addresses directly.

Chiropractic focuses on spinal and joint alignment, nervous system function, and restoring motion. Physical therapy focuses on strengthening, stretching, and retraining movement. We integrate both for better outcomes.

Yes. We treat strains, sprains, joint dysfunction, tendon issues, rehab, mobility restrictions, and performance limitations.

Definitely. Adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehab exercises help restore alignment and posture.

You’ll be positioned comfortably while the chiropractor performs a gentle, specific motion to a restricted joint to restore proper movement.

Yes. Pediatric chiropractic uses extremely gentle techniques and is safe for infants through teens.