Cengia
Chiropractic
Center
724-834-9550
4727 State Rt 30
Suite 101
Greensburg, PA 15601
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Children
Will adjustments hurt my child?
This is a common concern among parents who mistakenly think that their child will receive adjustments like the ones they receive. Adjusting techniques are modified for each person’s size and unique spinal problem, and an infant’s spine rarely has the long standing muscle tightness seen in adults. This makes a child’s chiropractic adjustments gentle, comfortable and effective.
Will my pediatrician approve of chiropractic care for my child?
First, you do not typically require a referral to seek a chiropractic opinion about health issues affecting your child. Medical practitioners keeping up with the latest pediatric chiropractic research are starting to understand the value of this natural, drug-free approach to better health.
Can children get subluxations?
Your first subluxation probably occurred from the birth process. Even “modern” childbirth methods can put tremendous pressure on an infant’s spine. Poor appetite, unexplained crying and sleeplessness may be signs of spinal subluxations.
Headaches
What if chiropractic doesn’t work?
Headaches may be common but they are not normal. Every headache has a cause. If we’re unable to find and correct the cause of your headaches, we can refer you to other specialists who may be able to help. Your health is our only goal.
What if I don’t have a headache when I come in?
Chiropractic isn’t an aspirin. Repeated visits, even when you’re feeling better, can help retrain and strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Just as it takes more than one or two workouts at the gym to get in shape, it takes time for your spine to heal.
Sciatica
How do you get sciatica?
It’s easy to trace some spinal problems to an event such as a car accident. Yet, sciatica is often the result of cumulative damage. Years of bad posture, poor muscle tone, excessive weight or countless other causes set the stage. Then something simples like bending over to tie your shoes can trigger an episode.
Can anything else cause sciatica?
Spinal decay can be another culprit. Instead of disc thinning that puts pressure on the sciatic nerve roots, arthritic bone spurs can invade the space normally reserved for the nerve.
Can chiropractic cure sciatica?
Actually chiropractic doesn’t cure anything! Only your body can do that. The chiropractic approach to sciatica (and other health problems) is to help restore the way your spine works, reducing nerve irritation and revitalizing your own healing ability.
Subluxations
How do you get subluxations?
There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions and improper lifting. Stress, anger, and fear are examples of emotional causes of subluxations. Alcohol, drugs, pollution and poor diet can be chemical causes of subluxations.
How do I know if I have a subluxation?
You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before any warning signs appear. The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of any subluxations you may have.
Whiplash/Accidents
Why did my headaches start more than a week after my accident?
Whether you’ve been in an accident, stressed at work, or over exerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment. When your capacity to adapt is exhausted, symptoms can appear. This can take days, weeks, months or years to occur.
Why do I have pain in my arms and hands?
Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, tingling, numbness, and pain are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves.
Will I ever be normal again?
Many chiropractic patients report improved spinal curves and an end to their symptoms. Those who delay seeking appropriate care often discover that scar tissue and spinal instability require periodic chiropractic checkups.
