Frequently Asked Questions about Chiropractic Care in Cordova TN

There are a variety of reasons for a child to see a chiropractor. Many parents nowadays are choosing to be proactive with their children's health, rather than reactive. This fits perfectly within the scope of chiropractic, which is wellness based, proactive and preventative. Other common reasons for children to see a chiropractor are for difficulty nursing, colic, constipation and ear infections. These conditions are often caused by problems with the upper neck that may result because of birth trauma from C-section or forceps delivery. Parents also bring their children to the chiropractor to boost their immune system during cold/flu season.

No, we believe that our job as your chiropractor is not to cure any condition, but to restore optimal function to your nervous system by removing nerve interference. If we are able to help you, we will let your know. If you are not a candidate for care, we will refer you elsewhere.

Yes, we will coordinate care with any other physicians that you are currently seeing. This allows for better care, so your entire health care team is informed on your progress.

That depends on what your needs are. One of the great things about our office is Dr. Wootton never charges to sit down and talk with you about your needs. Then, if they feel they can help you, they will be able to determine what you may need and how much it will cost.

It is recommended that patients see a chiropractor before having back surgery. As a matter of fact, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan mandates that all patients with low back pain must receive chiropractic care before having surgery. By using a gentle specific scientific chiropractic adjustment in our office it still makes it possible to get the help you are seeking even if you have already had surgery.

• First 2 visits: 1 hour.
• Spinal Correction Visits: 10-15 min.
• Re-Evaluation Visits: 30 min.

Seeing our Cordova TN chiropractors once your condition is corrected is completely up to the patient and is dependent on what their goals are. Even though you may not have to be seen as often once the condition is corrected, our doctors might advise visits every so often in order to maintain your body's over all health and function.

There are numerous techniques that doctors utilize in order to adjust the spine. Some are more dynamic than others. Our Cordova TN Chiropractors utilize a technique that is gentle, safe and highly effective at correcting the spine's condition.