Frequently Asked Chiropractic Questions in Waukee IA

Chiropractic is a health profession that focuses on allowing the nervous system to properly communicate to the rest of the body using chiropractic adjustments.

Chiropractors work with and help many different neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. It helps with many things because the body heals itself, and once the nerve interference is removed, the body can take care of itself. This includes but is not limited to headaches, vertigo, neck pain, carpal tunnel, low back pain, sciatica, etc. It also has been shown to help with things that have no pain associated with them like bed wetting, posture, improved energy, and better sleep.

A chiropractic adjustment is performed mainly with hands, sometimes tools, with varying degrees of force to make a change and help the body adapt. How an adult gets adjusted is different from how a child is adjusted, which is different from how a baby is adjusted. Chiropractors have the training to change and adapt to each how they adjust to suit the needs of their patients.

Yes! A detailed case history occurs before each exam to ensure the patient is cared for properly for what their needs are.

The number of visits is determined by the consultation, exam, want and needs of the patients. Each plan is personalized to the individual.

There are many benefits to Chiropractic care; pain relief is a common one, but there are so many more like improved focus, better mobility, mood stability, better sport performance, better sleep, more relaxed, and fewer headaches. Babies can nurse better, improved digestion, to name a few things

Chiropractors work with patients to be relaxed and comfortable before the adjustments take place, so there is no pain during. Sometimes patients may feel soreness similar to the day after a workout, but that goes away within a day.

The absence of pain is not a true indicator of health. Patients can expect to enjoy better health, mobility, and improved performance in life, work, or sports with routine chiropractic care. A similar analogy would be like why someone sees the dentist every so often, even when their tooth doesn’t hurt.

Patients should choose Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic because we have over 30 years of experience between the two doctors. We have a patient-centered approach, and we truly care about you and your family. Whether you’re having a bad day or a good day, we want your day to be better when you leave. We bring good vibes with every visit, with our sole focus being the patient.

An appointment for new patients typically is about 30 minutes, which includes going through a patient’s health history, performing an exam, maybe taking X-rays, and a chiropractic adjustment. When the appointment is just an adjustment, typically each appointment goes from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the patient’s needs at each visit.

Chiropractors go through a 4-year undergraduate degree before getting accepted to chiropractic school. Chiropractic school is a 3-year degree in itself in which chiropractors learn human anatomy, diagnostic skills - including exam and x-ray analysis, and adjusting skills. Most Doctorate programs for Chiropractors are close to 5000 hours of work.

Absolutely! There are many muscles and ligaments in the pelvis that change throughout pregnancy. This puts added stress on the spine and nervous system. As more women have desk jobs and sit all day, it becomes more important to get the spine and pelvis checked to ensure balance. That balance is important for mom and baby during labor and delivery.

Patients enjoy increased mobility and improved body function and choose to continue with chiropractic care beyond pain management.

The noise during an adjustment is a rapid exchange of gas from one area of the joint to the next. There is no cracking of the bones taking place.

People often make popping noises, but that is typically not an adjustment. Popping a joint is like jiggling a doorknob - noise is being made, but the door does not open or close.

Most do! Many insurances have different plans that have varying degrees of coverage, so please contact the office, and we would be happy to help verify your chiropractic coverage.

Chiropractic is well researched and documented to treat back pain. At Waukee Wellness and Chiropractic, we perform a thorough examination to help determine the cause of the pain and the best treatment of care.

Chiropractors work with posture by correcting misalignments in the spine, which helps to decrease pain and reinforces positive motion that both help improve posture.

Chiropractic is absolutely safe for children! The way a child receives a chiropractic adjustment is different from how chiropractors adjust an adult. For an infant, the pressure used is the equivalent of checking for ripeness on a tomato. Here at Waukee Wellness, Dr. Vicki and Dr. Wes thoroughly examine each patient that comes in, which includes newborns, toddlers, elementary and high school-aged children.