Chiropractic on E Joppa Rd
Chiropractic care is offered at our medical clinic in Towson, along with posture correction, spinal decompression and traction. Chiropractic is a licensed health care profession that often treats problems with muscles, bones and joints. Care usually involves hands-on therapy, and exercise or nutrition advice may be part of it.
What an Adjustment Is
A chiropractic adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, is a controlled force applied to a joint of the spine, by hand or with a small tool. The goal is better motion in the spine and easier movement overall.
Adjustments may be used to help align the spine and restore motion in the joints.
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You get into position
You are likely to lie face down on a chiropractic table, which can lift parts of your body slightly to help reach the area being treated.
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The chiropractor works on a joint
Using a quick, controlled force, the chiropractor works on a joint or stretches it past its usual range of motion.
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You may hear a pop
You may hear popping or cracking sounds as the joint moves.
Cleveland Clinic's overview of the chiropractic adjustment describes the table, the controlled force and the popping sound.
The chiropractor carefully evaluates each condition to determine if you are a candidate for gentle chiropractic treatment.
Chiropractic Care for Back, Neck and Joint Pain
Chiropractic visits at the clinic may focus on back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain or headaches and migraines. Chiropractic care may be recommended depending on your condition, based on our comprehensive evaluation.
What if chiropractic is not the right fit?
If the team cannot help with a problem, you may be referred to another provider. Chiropractic care can also go along with other medical treatment, so please tell us about the care you already get.
Spinal Decompression and Traction
Spinal decompression stretches the spine. Traction options at this clinic include lumbar traction and Back on Trac.
Posture Correction
Posture correction is offered at this clinic. If you sit at a desk all day, the team may offer posture tips and stretches for your back.
Poor posture may add to back and neck pain, disc injuries and headaches.
Posture care may be recommended depending on your condition, based on our comprehensive evaluation.
What an Appointment May Be Like
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A detailed intake
You may start by giving a detailed health history, which the diagnosis depends on.
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An evaluation
The evaluation may add a physical assessment to that history.
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A plan for you
Any care plan may be shaped around your own needs.
A National Institutes of Health fact sheet on what chiropractors do at a visit lists a health history, an exam, tests, a working diagnosis and then a plan.
Visit length, insurance and cost are best answered by phone, so call the clinic with those questions.
Close to Towson Estates and Goucher College
Goucher College is about a mile northwest of the clinic, and the homes of Towson Estates sit directly behind this stretch of E Joppa Rd.