Dr. Chad Lundstrom presents ChiroFAQs

A - Chiropractic is a healthcare specialty centered around the concept that good health and an active lifestyle requires a healthy spine and nervous system. It involves identifying locations where the spine may cause irritation to the nerves and adjusting vertebrae to minimize or eliminate that irritation. Chiropractic care is a natural method of enhancing your health by keeping your spine in alignment as well as restoring proper function to your nervous system.

A - No, Chiropractic is not limited to back and neck problems, it also includes the treatment of hip, knee, and ankle injuries, as well as upper extremity conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, and abnormal foot mechanics.

A - Chiropractic keeps your muscles, nerves and joints functioning the way they were intended so your body can heal itself naturally from illness and injury. Chiropractic can relieve your pain, restore joint movement, reduce susceptibility to injury, and slow down or prevent degenerative diseases such as arthritis and disc inflamation.

A - Yes! A Gallup poll reported that 9 out of 10 patients found chiropractic care effective.

A - Chiropractors do not "treat" any specific symptom or condition. Instead we focus on identifying and correcting the "source" or "cause" of a problem rather than just reacting to and trying to eliminate symptoms. As a result, chiropractic care helps the body heal itself from a wide range of conditions. You can enjoy long term relief from sciatica, neck pain, back pain, arthritis, headaches, and much more!

A - Chiropractic adjustments help to restore normal joint function and mobility, as well as improving function of the nervous system. Abnormal joint function will lead to early uneven wear and tear on spinal discs and some arthritic conditions. Your nervous system controls all functions of the body including, but not limited to:

• Immune system
• Cardiovascular system
• Digestive system
• Menstrual cycle

When your spine does not function properly, your nervous system does not conduct impulses properly. Quite simply, spinal adjustments help to improve your nervous system's ability to function properly.

A - No. For injuries and acute conditions, you will likely obtain relief in just a few visits. If the problem has been there for a long period of time, you may not notice a lot of relief from your first adjustment, but will likely experience steady improvement after several adjustments. It is up to you to decide how long you would like to benefit from chiropractic care. For chronic conditions, generally people find that preventative care will keep their back pain-free.

A - Absolutely! Your care is provided by a licensed practitioner using time-tested natural methods. Risk factors are identified before any type of care is administered. Research shows that patient risk is considerably lower for chiropractic care when compared to medical care, due to the risks associated with prescription drugs, surgery, and similar invasive treatments. One proof of its safety record is the fact that medical doctors' malpractice insurance premiums are, on average, ten to fourteen times higher than those for chiropractors.

A - Most patients report that even when they come into our office with severe pain, spinal adjustments are not painful. Many patients report that they can feel the pressure being lifted from their spine following an adjustment and often experience immediate relief from pain. Some patients report a feeling of total relaxation after an adjustment. Your first time, you may get a slight increase in stiffness or soreness, similar to starting a work-out program.

A - A recent study found that the frequency of migraine headaches were reduced by 90% with spinal adjustments.

A - Falls while snowboarding can easily result in whiplash. A collision of only 6 mph can result in over 6 G's of force! That is equivalent to your head suddenly weighing close to 80 pounds! Obviously, neck injury can happen very easily at typical snowboarding speeds.

A - Serious signs of whiplash following a collision include:

• dazed or loss of consciousness,
• pain in the neck, shoulders or back,
• headache within 24 hours of the injury, and
• tingling or pain down an arm or leg.

Medication will only mask the onset of permanent damage. If not treated promptly, the pain and susceptibility to further injury is likely to extend for a long period of time or even become permanent! Aggressive treatment dramatically reduces the time needed for healing.

A - Yes. The majority of insurance plans have chiropractic coverage. Be sure to bring your Insurance card to your first appointment and my staff will do the verification for you.

A - Absolutely not! As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I strive to find an effective drug-free, non-surgical alternative to solving your condition; however the TEAM Healthcare concept is based on the fact that many alternative healthcare disciplines may be involved in providing the fastest, safest, and most effective and complete treatment for you. That is why the TEAM Healthcare staff includes medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists, accupuncture specialists, and physical therapists that specialize in treating a wide variety of conditions. We are proud to be providing healthcare for many Olympic and World Cup atheletes.

A - We have gathered health care professionals from the fields of orthopaedics, chiropractic medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, physical therapy and massage therapy in order to provide a comprehensive holistic approach to maintaining your body's health. Our health care professionals work as a team to provide comprehensive solutions..

A - Our normal office hours are

• Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8:30 - noon and 2:30 - 6:00
• Tuesdays: 2:30 - 6:00
• Fridays: 9:00 - noon

However someone in our office is always available in case of an injury or severe pain.

A - Want more information? Call me at 649-4424, stop by the office, or click here to visit a very comprehensive chiropractic health website.