Chiropractic Care in La Quinta, California

Chiropractic is one of the most popular forms of natural health care in the world. Chiropractors work with the nerves, muscles and joints in the body. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, chiropractors also have extensive training in nutrition, radiology and physical therapy. The goal of chiropractic is to maximize the health or function of the whole body utilizing safe, conservative treatment methods. At La Quinta Chiropractic we’ll get to the root of the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms. We service Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Sun City.

How Does Chiropractic Adjustments Work?

Have you ever had a pebble in your shoe? A tiny pebble, because of its constant irritation of a nerve, can cause a lot of irritation. At first it feels like a mild pressure, then an irritation, and finally, pain. Does this sound familiar?
So what did you do about the pebble? You took your shoe off and took it out, right?

If you knew someone who was taking a medication for pain or irritation from a pebble in their shoe you would think they were crazy, right? If you have a physical problem (pebble) causing irritation to a nerve why would you think that there would be a chemical solution? That would not be logical.

Most people know that the best way to stop the pain and irritation caused from a pebble in their shoe is to remove the pebble. They know it is a physical problem causing the irritation, and thus requires a physical solution. That is the basic philosophy behind chiropractic.

Chiropractors work with "pinched nerves" in the body and treat patients without the use of drugs or surgery. When it comes to treating pain in muscles and joints, chiropractors are the best.

Do Chiropractors Only Treat The Back?

No! Chiropractors most frequently treat "musculoskeletal" complaints. This can be any ache or pain in a muscle, joint or nerve in the body. Chiropractors are most famous for achieving great results with back and neck pain, but also treat conditions such as: headaches, ankle sprains, whiplash injuries, and injuries to the shoulders, elbows, knees and wrists.

Many people initially visit a chiropractic clinics to be treated for pain, but often see other symptoms improve during the course of treatment. Some of these symptoms include: asthma, allergies, acid reflux, fatigue, stress, infertility, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. The reason for this is simple. Chiropractors work not only with the muscles and joints, but also with the nervous system which controls all of the functions within the body. If you are not sure if chiropractic can help your particular condition, give us a call today to receive a complimentary consultation to determine if chiropractic care is right for you. We primarily service people from Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Sun City and Indio.

What Is A Subluxation?

This a description of any joint dysfunction. It can be described as an incomplete or partial dislocation. Now just like any joint in your body, the ones in your spine (vertebra) are connected by ligaments (disc). When these bones get displaced slightly they will cause these ligaments to stretch and create inflammation (swelling). In the spine this will then irritate the nerves in the area and may cause pain or just decreased function. The symptoms of this can be: numbness, tingling, sciatica, sharp pain, dull pain, weakness, altered organ function or nothing at all.
The symptom (usually pain) is the last thing to show up because the nerves inside your body are not created for pain. This is because over 90% are made for function, i.e. controlling your hormones, digestion, heart, etc.
For example, you have all heard of the perfectly healthy 40 year old male who died of a heart attack. Do you think his heart was functioning at 100% before he had his heart attack? Was he having heart pain before his heart attack? Most of the time, the first symptom of a heart attack is a heart attack. So if you waited until you started having heart pain before you started eating healthy and exercising it wouldn't be very smart would it?
The best way to find out if you have a subluxation is to make an appointment with an N2 Health practitioner. We primarily service people from Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Sun City and Indio.

What Is An Chiropractic Adjustment?

There are many different ways of performing the chiropractic adjustment. The method we chose to deliver this is based upon the principles of mechanical engineering. We will place a specific gentile force in a specific direction and torque to move the bone the right direction.

Is Chiropractic Care safe?

Yes, chiropractic care is very safe. The research shows this over and over again. Just ask your Chiropractor how much his malpractice insurance is. Chiropractors will pay about 1/10 as much as Medical Doctors and about 1/100 as much as a Surgeons. The higher the risk of the procedure any doctor will perform, the higher the insurance rate.

A neurosurgeon will pay much more than a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist or Dentist because the risk is quite low compared to surgery. It is just like car insurance; if you have a poor driving history and drive a convertible porsche 911, you car insurance will be high. This is because it is more of a risk for the insurance company to take you. They don't play favorites, they just assess risk and that is how insurance companies make money.
There are many research articles that have been done, but here are a couple. This study, published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. This article concluded that a chiropractic neck adjustment was several hundred more times safer than taking NSAIDs for neck pain (i.e. aspirin or ibuprofen statistically carries a greater risk than a neck adjustment).

A recent study published in the journal Spine. “found no evidence of excess risk of VBA stroke associated chiropractic care compared to primary care.” 2. Cassidy JD, Noyle E, Cote P, et al: Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke in Chiropractic Care. Spine 2008:33(4S):S176-S18 This study can be found in SPINE .

Conclusion: VBA stroke is a very rare event in the population. The increased risks of VBA stroke associated with chiropractic and PCP visits is likely due to patients with headache and neck pain from VBA dissection seeking care before their stroke. We found no evidence of excess risk of VBA stroke associated chiropractic care compared to primary care.

Is An Chiropractic Adjustment Painful?

Although each patient reacts differently, the procedure is rarely painful. It can cause a variety of reactions from temporary soreness (like the first time you do a new exercise) to a sense of relief and well-being.

How Are Chiropractors Trained?

Our doctors have trained at SCUHS. In Chiropractic school alone they have had well over 5000 hours of training plus an internship. All chiropractors will go to undergraduate school to finish their prerequisite courses before they apply to any college. Their training will include courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, laboratory and nutrition. In addition to their academic training, chiropractors also participate in an intensive post-graduate internship program.

How Long Can I Expect To Be Under Chiropractic Care?

How long and how often you see a chiropractor will depend on several factors: your age, physical condition, previous history of accidents or surgeries, occupational requirements and how well you adhere to our treatment program. Pain relief usually happens quickly (within a month),though stabilizing your condition may take longer. This will be discussed with you before you start treatment. Using our unique combination of Acupuncture, Nutrition and Physical Therapy Exercises along with the structural treatment we can speed this process up though. Call La Quinta Chiropractic today, to schedule your free 10 minute telephone consultation to see if we can help today. 760-777-8377. We primarily service people from Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Sun City and Indio.

What About Playing Sports?

Chiropractic care for sports-related injuries has become increasingly popular. Spinal injuries can restrict range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes, shorten endurance, and decrease performance. Professional sports teams, Olympic trainers, and competitive athletes are turning to chiropractic care - because they demand results. Dr. Hashimoto at La Quinta Chiropractic has worked with various athletes over the years from amateur to professional. La Quinta Chiropractic serves the people in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio.

Call La Quinta Chiropractic to schedule your free 10 minute telephone consultation today @ 760-777-8377.

Dr. Hashimoto also holds a certification through Titleist, and has extensive experience working with Golfers of the Valley.

HE DIDN’T EVEN TWIST OR POP MY NECK OR BACK?

There are well over 100 techniques in Chiropractic and not every technique fits every person. Since we offer many different services in our office, we end up seeing patients in all ends of the spectrum; from fragile newborns to fragile seniors that have osteoporosis, arthritis, hip replacements, knee replacements, etc. Obviously both ends of the spectrum are very different, but sometimes require a very gentile method. One of the methods we use is the arhrostim and vibrocussor treatment tools.

What the heck is arthrostim?
The Arthrostim is an adjusting tool, second to none. It has been continually developed over the past 10 years to provide state of the art research on the effects of treatment using this device. No device will replace the effectiveness of the hands and the Arthrostim device does not intend to. Instead it assists the practitioner in mobilizing and correctly aligning the spine. Much like no machine will ever replace a surgeon, but the added technology does help in many cases. Just look at the benefits of arthroscopic surgery today. You can get a cheaper, more effective surgery and take less risk with today’s arthroscopic surgeries.

How does this make it less force?  
The idea is to divide the normal force of a chiropractic adjustment into 12-14 smaller forces, distributed each second. This way there is more comfort by the patient and better control by the practitioner. This does not replace a specific hands-on adjustment, but it is yet another tool to loosen up those fixated joints, that are pinching on the nerves. Also, since a hands-on adjustment requires the doctor to get leverage, it will also require the patient to move into different positions. If they are in a lot of pain, sometimes this is not possible, which is where an instrument comes in handy once again.
       
What does it feel like?
It will feel like a vibration running through the area being treated. The vibrations will loosen the joints, and slowly move the bones off the nerves and restore motion. It may not be as dramatic as a hands-on adjustment, but for some this is all they need. Over the next several hours the patients will gradually feel better, and over the next few treatments they will be pain free.

What is a vibrocussor?
The VibroCussor is very different from a traditional vibrator massage. Most of these old machines create a distinct ‘back and forth’ motion across the surface of the body. The VibroCussor by comparison, produces an ‘up and down’ compression motion, much like a piston. This will create a wave that will travel through the body’s deepest connective tissues. This is yet another way to free up those adhesions that cause us so much pain.