Chiropractic is a drug-free healthcare discipline that focuses on disorders and dysfunction of our musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and their effects on general health. Traditionally, chiropractic care is well known for resolving symptoms including back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs (including sciatic pain), and headaches.
In a specialty office like Indian Trail Chiropractic & Rehab, the list of conditions treated is far-reaching. We commonly treat sports-related injuries, soft tissue conditions (muscle, ligament, and tendons), extremity issues, and biomechanical imbalances just to name a few.
When To See A Chiropractor
You will often hear our chiropractors say, “If it hurts when you move it, it is likely a chiropractic problem”. These are general rules of thumb when deciding if a chiropractor is a right solution for your pain or injury. When you have pain or injury relating to your neck, back, or other joints of your body we recommend that you seek our expert opinion first
How Our Chiropractic Care Plan Works
Discovery
More than just an examination, our state-of-the-art technology gets to the root cause of the problem. This holistic approach tackles chronic issues for lasting results.
Roadmap
Using your health goals as a destination, we draw a unique map that relies on evidence-based results to deliver long-term solutions to your health challenges. Our corrective chiropractic care serves as the structural foundation of this roadmap, while lifestyle recovery education equips you with the daily habits and knowledge needed to sustain every gain made in the clinic.
Launch
You were meant to accomplish incredible things, and that requires your full participation. Indian Trail is simply the launch pad for the fantastic journey that is to come. We’ll prepare you to embrace it fearlessly so you can out perform the competition.
Joint Dysfunction
Ultrasound is often used to provide deep heating to soft tissue structures in the body. Deep heating tendons, muscles, or ligaments increases circulation to those tissues, which is thought to help the healing process. Increasing tissue temperature with ultrasound is also used to help decrease pain. Deep heating can also be used to increase the “stretchiness” of muscles and tendons that may be tight.
Adjustments Defined
Chiropractors are experts in the diagnosis and manual manipulation. They have extensive training in the specific and highly efficient adjustments that produce results quickly. All treatments are tailored to each patient. However, most patients will benefit from traditional, chiropractic adjustments. Manual adjustments can be further defined as a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), which means a very quick impulse, delivered to a highly-targeted joint complex that moves a very small distance. HVLA adjustments are very safe, and very efficient when indicated.
Solving Your Pain
We have specialized training in the areas of sports injury, prenatal, and pediatrics, enabling us to diagnose and solve conditions far beyond neck and back pain. Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, low-risk, highly effective, and efficient treatment for a wide variety of ailments — from sciatica and headaches and migraines to sports performance care, prenatal care, TMJ pain, plantar fasciitis, disc herniations, and much more. Our conditions page covers the full breadth of what we treat, giving you a clear picture of how Indian Trail Chiropractic & Rehab can serve your unique health needs.
- Back & Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Arm & Leg Pain
- Posture
- Scoliosis
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Performance Care / Mobility
- Auto Accident Care
- Pregnancy / Prenatal Care
- Growing Pains/Pediatrics
- Birth trauma in infants
- Wellness Care
- Pediatric Care
- TMJ/Jaw Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow / Tendonitis
- Knee Pain
- Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Pain
- Disc Herniations / Bulges
Chiropractic Education
Chiropractors hold a four-year post-graduate doctorate degree and are board-certified and licensed by the state to diagnose, manage, and treat hundreds of conditions. Our doctor is licensed to perform spinal manipulation, physical therapy modalities, soft tissue treatment, rehabilitation exercises, custom orthotics, and nutritional counseling — making chiropractic one of the most comprehensive primary care disciplines available without surgical or pharmaceutical intervention. This breadth of scope is fully reflected in the wide range of services offered at Indian Trail Chiropractic & Rehab, from spinal decompression to biomechanical assessment and functional movement rehabilitation.
Chiropractic Treatments / Prognosis
One of the most often asked questions is how many times will I need to be adjusted or see my chiropractor — and the answer varies due to a wide range of individual variables. Treatment is typically viewed in three phases: acute care focused on inflammation and pain control, corrective care to fix the root cause through approaches like corrective chiropractic, and wellness care for long-term maintenance. The typical timeline for an injury with inflammation to stabilize is four weeks, and receiving treatment during the remodeling phase ensures healing with maximum stability — a process supported by our rehabilitation and corrective exercise programs that rebuild strength and function throughout every stage of recovery.
Phase 2: Corrective care-repair and remodeling or fixing the root cause of the problem.
Phase 3: Wellness care
The timeline for healing varies by individual and by injury. The typical timeline for an injury with inflammation to stabilize is 4 weeks. Our timelines are always built upon the body’s healing timeline. including repair and remodeling phases. Receiving treatment during the remodeling phase ensures that the injury will heal with the maximum amount of stability and minimal chance for recurrence. A few things that help our patients heal faster:
- If they present for treatment as soon as a symptom appears.
- If they remain consistent with their personalized care plan.
- If they convey symptoms and mechanism of injury as factually as possible.
- If they follow specific, home-care instructions during their treatment plan.
Chiropractic Wellness Care
It is hard to overstate the value of routine, maintenance care for your body. Joint mobility, muscle and ligament tone, inflammation, immune system health, and nerve function are all profoundly affected by regular attention from a chiropractor. We will recommend a regular, collaborative approach for you, depending on your history, goals, and preferences. Our typical recommendation is to schedule an adjustment monthly! Our more competitive athletes and physical laborers may prefer adjustments every 1-3 weeks.
Check Out Our Location Near You
100 Park Road East, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Why Chiropractic Thrives
Chiropractic care thrives because it is effective, natural, safe, and free of negative side effects — because the nervous system controls every part of your body, restoring its integrity through spine and nerve health care helps a wide range of healthcare problems without adding chemicals or removing parts. The only side effects are positive ones like better balance, more energy, increased vitality, and improved coordination — all outcomes that are further reinforced through our functional health and wellness programs designed to sustain these gains throughout every stage of life.
Continuing Your Care
How long do you intend to brush your teeth? Probably the rest of your life — and chiropractic wellness care follows the same logic. We’re committed to detecting and reducing the effects of physical, emotional, and chemical stresses on your spine and nervous system for as long as you experience them, which for most of us will be for the rest of our lives. This is the philosophy behind our maintenance and wellness care program, and it’s supported by the practical daily tools offered through lifestyle recovery education to keep your body thriving between visits.
Five Ways To Benefit
There’s a lot of talk about Wellness Care these days. But what is it? Compare it with other types of care:
Relief Care
Many people begin here. Pain prompts them to begin chiropractic care. If you stop care as soon as you feel better, you’ll invite a relapse. Muscles and soft tissues heal after symptoms disappear.
Corrective Care
With the most obvious symptoms reduced, many of our practice members opt to continue their care. This helps stabilize and strengthen their spine. Some insurance companies recognize the value of corrective care, but many do not.
Maintenance Care
Regular chiropractic care helps maintain your progress and avoid a relapse. Your visit schedule varies based on your age, condition, and stress in your life.
Preventive Care
Beyond maintenance is the realm of prevention. Periodic chiropractic checkups can help catch new problems early. This can minimize flare-ups. Those who value their health often take this proactive approach.
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