FAQs

The goal of chiropractic is to restore proper body function centered on correcting spinal subluxations and provide lifestyle guidance that will:

• Relieve pain
• Promote tissue healing
• Restore normal joint function
• Prevent joint deterioration
• Reduce the likelihood of re-injury
• Enhance overall health and well being

A chiropractic subluxation is a joint that no longer moves properly through a range of motion. Common causes of subluxation include:

• Improper posture and body mechanics
• Lack of exercise
• Accidents
• Mental and emotional stress
• Poor diet
• Environmental pollution

Subluxations oftentimes are painless and if not corrected can lead to muscle, joint, disc and nerve injury and eventual joint deterioration (osteoarthritis). In addition, spinal subluxation can alter brain- body communication through the nervous system resulting in organ malfunction and disease (Dysponesis). Chiropractors correct subluxations by manual adjustments and other natural therapies. The doctors prevent recurrence of subluxations through lifestyle guidance including exercise, posture and dietary recommendations.

During an adjustment gases from the joint space are released. It creates a sound similar to the sound of gas being released when a soda can is opened. In general, hearing this sound during an adjustment is good. It means that the joint is moving freely. Imagine several soldiers in a field. When the commander calls attention the soldiers line up. Similarly, an adjustment moves a joint into a neutral position. It is not meant to stay in that position because a joint is movable. During an adjustment, the ease that a joint moves into that neutral position shows the health and mobility of that joint.

No! Some people use chiropractic to relieve symptoms while others receive chiropractic to improve their overall health and quality of life. We try to educate our patients on the benefits of chiropractic care and allow each person to decide on the treatment that is right for them. Levels of chiropractic care include relief care (symptom oriented), corrective care (correcting subluxation) and health enhancing care (fostering optimum joint and nervous system function). Just like you would go to a dentist forever to maintain good dental hygiene, we suggest that people get a chiropractic checkup at least four times per year. This simple routine can help prevent joint injury, joint deterioration and improve nervous system function.

Our chiropractors use many different adjustment styles and techniques according to each individual’s needs. Some adjusting techniques include: diversified adjustment, applied kinesiology, activator, non-force adjusting, Cox distraction, and Thompson technique. Other therapies include: muscle therapies, acupressure and active release techniques.

Initial chiropractic appointments are about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Each subsequent appointment is about 30 minutes (chiropractic and physical therapy combined)

Every patient is different. However, positive change should be experienced within the first visit or two with more lasting changes over the first 2-4 weeks. Most treatment programs are completed within 6-12 weeks. Frequency of care depends on each individual’s specific condition.

Most insurance companies cover our treatments. We will let you know your insurance coverage on your first visit. We also have cash plans to make treatment affordable.

Of course. There is no conflict with you continuing to see other healthcare practitioners.

The large majority of our patients are referred by other patients who received care at our office. Receiving referrals of friends, family and loved ones are among the greatest of honors… Other patients find their way into Ten Oaks Health and Wellness by meeting Dr. Glenn Molin at local Howard County health fairs and lectures and through internet sites such as chiropractors near me or health and wellness centers near me. Regardless of how you found us, we are happy to provide whatever help we can offer on your path to reclaim your health, vitality, and high-level wellness.

Absolutely! Chiropractic is gentle and drug-free, giving the best approach to health for both mom and baby during pregnancy.

Anytime. In fact, women have even received chiropractic care during labor!

Not at all. Periodic spinal checkups during pregnancy should be as common as periodic weigh-ins to ensure mother and baby’s health.

We’d love the opportunity to discuss the many benefits of chiropractic care for expectant mothers. Call us today! Xxx-xxx-xxxx

It is surprising to many that it is very likely that your chiropractor has more education than your family physician. There are many similarities to the medical and chiropractic curriculum, but chiropractors are able to focus more on anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and radiology because they do not prescribe medications or perform surgeries. After receiving a bachelor’s degree and graduating from grad school as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) including a clinical residency, chiropractors must pass four national board examinations in order to practice Chiropractic. After passing national boards, chiropractors have to apply for a license in the state they practice and often have to take a state board exam. After completing this rigorous process, chiropractors are required to have yearly continuing education in order to keep their license active.