Mahler Family Chiropractic Center

Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one. Chiropractic has been found to be safe for infants, children, adults, and elderly. It is one of the safest forms of treatment available in the health care fields.
Under normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds.

Paragraph.A typical visit lasts between 15 to 45 minutes. It can vary depending on what kinds of therapies or rehab you need.

Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and infantile colic.

In some recent surveys it was surprising to note that some people were unaware of the educational level of a Doctor of Chiropractic. The basic question was, "Is the education of a Doctor of Chiropractic at the same level as a Medical Doctor?" The correct answer is, of course, yes. Doctors of Chiropractic undergo a rigorous and demanding professional education equivalent to any other primary care provider. To obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, they must complete several years of prerequisite undergraduate education and spend nearly the same number of classroom hours at a fully-accredited chiropractic college as MDs do in medical schools. Student doctors are thoroughly trained in the appropriate use of sophisticated analytical equipment including X-rays, examination procedures, and state of the art chiropractic investigative technologies. Before they can practice, all Doctors of Chiropractic must pass a series of National Boards, as well as a licensing exam for the state in which they choose to practice. Even after all that, most states require the doctors to attend clinical continuing education programs for annual re-licensor.

The frequency and duration of your care program depends on many factors: The extent of the problem, how long it’s been there, your own innate recuperative powers, and – to a very large extent how compliant you are with your program.

You do not have to go forever. Some people go until they get out of pain. Others choose to get out of pain and then go on to correct the structural problems which caused the problem in the first place. And a third group of patients choose to correct their spine and then take it to the wellness and prevention level. This is very similar to going to the dentist for regular check ups.

X-rays are necessary because pain may be due to a hidden, underlying cause. They enable the doctor to actually see the bones, note any malformations or to see pathology. They are a valuable tool, which helps the chiropractor to make appropriate clinical decisions.

Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in cases infantile colic, bed wetting, asthma, ear aches, migraine headaches and much more. It is effective when there is a systemic imbalance or nerve interference involved or complicating the condition. Chiropractic care doesn’t actually cure the symptoms but allows the body to achieve balance allowing the innate intelligence of the body to correct the problem.

Most of the time, you do not need a referral or permission from anyone to see a chiropractor. However some HMO plans do require a primary care physician referral.  Most of the family  practice doctors in Indiana know us, so it shouldn't be any problem getting a referral (should you need one).