Chiropractic care FAQs

If you’re new to chiropractic care, it’s only natural for you to have questions concerning this type of healthcare treatment. These FAQs compiled by EPIC Life Chiropractic & Wellness, serving residents in Hazelwood and Florissant, explain more about chiropractic care and how you can benefit from chiropractic treatments.

What is chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care is a type of healthcare system designed to treat musculoskeletal injuries, spinal issues and nerve damage caused by acute injuries or chronic conditions. Chiropractic treatments may involve such techniques as adjustments, spinal decompression, acupuncture, soft tissue massage, corrective exercises, and other natural therapies.

Are chiropractors doctors?

Although chiropractors are not medical doctors, they must complete educational requirements for their field and undergo extensive training before earning their Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Many states also require that chiropractors obtain a license to practice their profession.

What types of conditions do chiropractors treat?

Our chiropractor has ample experience treating all manner of musculoskeletal issues to include neck pain, shoulder pain, herniated disc, spinal compression, back pain, headaches, migraines, whiplash, and nerve damage caused by acute injuries or chronic conditions. We also focus on improving your overall health and wellness to keep you healthy long term.

What is a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a technique that entails applying controlled force on a misplaced spinal joint to ease it back into proper alignment. This technique helps correct misalignments in your spine to restore balance to your skeletal system. Spinal decompression is used for correcting problems with herniated discs. Both techniques are effective in reducing pain and improving spinal function.

What are the benefits of chiropractic care?

Chiropractic treatments are all natural, noninvasive, and drug-free, eliminating your risk of getting addicted to prescription drugs. Through chiropractic care, our chiropractor can treat your pain and the source of your pain to help expedite your recovery from neck pain, shoulder pain, herniated disc, back pain, headaches, migraines, whiplash, spinal compression, or nerve damage.

See Our Hazelwood and Florissant Chiropractor for Chiropractic Care

To learn more about chiropractic and how it can benefit you, contact EPIC Life Chiropractic & Wellness, serving Hazelwood and Florissant, at 314-839-8884.