Detailed examination
The chiropractor in Mission Viejo will then try to determine the cause of the pain and/ or discomfort. This he will try to do first without using any examination equipment such as X-ray machines. There are a lot of chiropractors who have been trained in radiology and can operate X-ray machines and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. However, this is only done when absolutely necessary to find the cause of the ailment. If the chiropractor doesn’t have these machines, he or she can refer you to another physician. However, you should be very careful of chiropractors who immediately request to perform an X-ray scan before doing anything else. These might be out to scam you out of your hard earned cash by overcharging you on X-ray fees.
Chiropractic technique
The chiropractor is now going to perform some chiropractic techniques which are going to remove any spinal or joint subluxations.. Basically, the chiropractor applies a controlled and precise force on the spine or joint to relieve them of any subluxations.Chiropractors are highly skilled in performing these techniques especially the neck region and can therefore not cause any harm to you. Manipulation produces a cracking sound which is actually space being created in your joints by releasing trapped air.
Diagnosis and treatment
The chiropractor will tell you the exact problem you are facing and will give you a set of instructions on how to avoid further incidences of the same ailment. You may also be required to see your chiropractor a couple more times for him or her to monitor your healing progress. A set of exercises might be prescribed to help with the healing process.
