FAQ
These are the most common questions, if you have a specific question or would like to discuss any of the answers below, please call for your complimentary consultation.
Can chiropractic help me?
Yes. If you are considering chiropractic care, the chances are that it can help you. Our youngest-ever patient was 4 days old, and our oldest is in their 90s. By working with the spine and nervous system in a gentle, specific way, we can create a care plan that suits you and your needs. But to help you with your decision, we offer complimentary consultations to allow you to come and meet the team, complete the paperwork and get a 15-minute consultation with the chiropractor to establish whether you will benefit from chiropractic care.
What is chiropractic?
Please see our specific page – what is chiropractic.
Is chiropractic safe?
Yes, chiropractic has been proven by many studies to be very safe. Chiropractic care actually has an enviable safety record compared to other healthcare options. Based on the best systematic reviews of all the scientific literature, being hurt from seeing your chiropractor is extremely rare. - Watch a video here - Safety of Chiropractic Care.
Does it hurt
A lot of people expect the ‘no pain, no gain’ principle at a chiropractic clinic. However, the combination of chiropractic techniques here at White Tree Chiropractic is at the gentle end of the chiropractic care spectrum. Meaning that there is rarely any pain during a visit, most people report that it is a relaxing experience, and one or two clients even feel very sleepy after a session. On occasion, we do need to do some muscle work, which can be uncomfortable, but we work within your tolerance, with athletes receiving firmer care than our older, younger, or non-athletic clients.
Sometimes there is also some residual discomfort, typically the evening of any work that is done, which tends to settle down by the following morning and is minimised by light activity (walking instead of sitting) and using ice.
Who sees a chiropractor?
Approximately 20 million Americans visit a chiropractor each year. Although back and neck pain are the main specific health problems people cited for seeing a chiropractor, others include sciatica, headaches, and joint pain. Almost half of the chiropractic patients said they went for general wellness or disease prevention. Learn more in this video - Who sees a chiropractor
What are the benefits?
In addition to the benefit of eliminating pain and symptoms, a survey of nearly 35,000 people noted the following additional benefits: 67% reported that it helped them improve overall health and feel better. 42% reported sleeping better. 40% reported that reduced stress helped them relax. 39% reported easier for them to cope with their health problems (non-spinal pain). 33% reported a sense of control over their health. 27% reported felt better emotionally(!!). 13% reported improved their relationships with others (!!!)!
All of this is in addition to the objective benefits of improved spinal structure and bio-mechanics, increased physical strength, improved endurance, improved mental clarity and reduced risk of falls.