Frequently Asked Questions in

in Plainfield, Romeoville, and Naperville, Illinois

Commonly Asked Pain Management Questions to Prepare for Your Visit

Chiropractors are concerned with the placement of the spine and keeping it in proper alignment. They look for a term known as subluxation, which means misalignment. These misalignments can cause symptoms such as pain and discomfort, or may be asymptomatic. Adjustments gently place the spine back into proper alignment, which enables the body to heal itself from within.

What can be done after the allergy and inflammation testing?

Allergy and inflammation testing can identify environmental and food allergens, as well as the amount of inflammation that is built up in the body. That inflammation can be a result of toxins in the air or minor reactions from an allergen. After testing for the environment allergies, immunotherapy can be administered. As for food allergies, only an elimination diet can be advised.

What does a DEXA machine do?

A DEXA machine stands for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and can test body composition, as well as bone density. A body composition test identifies total mass, lean mass, and fat mass. It also will give information regarding overall weight and where it is distributed throughout the body. A bone density test identifies quality and condition of the bones and possibility or progression of osteoporosis.

Soft Tissue Massage FAQ’s

Why is scar tissue a problem?

Scar tissue limits range of motion and can cause inflammation and pain, which prevents the patient from functioning before the injury.

Is the treatment painful?

It is common to experience minor discomfort during the procedure and some bruising afterwards. This is a normal response and part of the healing process.

What is the frequency of treatment?

Patients usually receive two treatments per week over 4-5 weeks. Most patients experience positive results by the third and fourth visit.

Will treatments affect my activities of daily living?

Most patients are not restricted in activities of daily living and continue their normal routine.

What kind of results does Soft Tissue Technique produce?

The Soft Tissue Technique has had a significantly positive outcome for conditions being treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to both acute and chronic injuries and pre- and post-surgical patients.

Is Soft Tissue Technique used alone?

No. The Soft Tissue Technique protocol is similar in nature. Our protocol includes a brief warm-up of the area followed by icing the area worked on.