What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural method of healing, advocating a non-surgical, non-invasive, and drug-less approach to the treatment of patients. The chiropractor focuses on spinal health and wellness as the keys to overall health.
What techniques do you use?
We specialize in many different techniques. We use the gentle Activator method as well as the hands-on Diversified, Thompson Drop-Piece, Pediatric, and Extremity techniques. We will tailor the adjustment to meet your needs.
Dr. Madeline Johnston is also certified in Webster technique for the treatment of the pregnant female.
Dr. Madeline Johnston is also certified in Webster technique for the treatment of the pregnant female.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?
Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle.
What education do chiropractors have?
Chiropractors are educated as primary health care practitioners, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. Requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions. The typical applicant at a chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding. In total, the curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, lab and clinical experience.