Frequently Asked Questions in San Diego CA

Chiropractic is a Natural Healing Art focused on improving the function of your spinal column and nervous system. This system is the connection between the life force that coordinates the function of your body and the body itself. Interference in the column will impede the flow of life-force and can create all kinds of symptoms and problems. Chiropractic is the art of correcting this interference.

Chiropractic is not a treatment for conditions it is an improvement in how the body works that will clear up many problems and symptoms without drugs or surgery. These include back pain, sciatica, headaches, vertigo, bed wetting, ear infections, TMJ, any kind of spinal pain, issues associated with Scoliosis, back pain during pregnancy, and many more. Chiropractors also work on all the joints of the body.

A Chiropractic adjustment is the act of correcting the alignment of one vertebra in relation to the vertebrae next to it. Dr Conn is skilled in many types of adjusting. He is an expert in matching the intensity of adjustment to the needs and desires of the patient.

Yes, Chiropractic is very safe. There are no invasive modalities or drugs or surgeries, and the treatment itself is very gentle.

This depends on the severity of your problem. Many patients also decide that they would like to receive Chiropractic care on a maintenance level after their initial symptoms have been resolved.

The benefits of Chiropractic are varied and profound. Some of the more common benefits include: A reduction in the symptoms that brought you to our office, but also include sleeping better, feeling more energetic, a more robust immune system, improvements in flexibility and coordination, and an overall feeling of wellbeing.

No, Chiropractic care is incredibly safe.

No. However, as we start your care you may feel the changes we are making as we start to rehabilitate the spine. To some patients this feels like you worked out for the first time in a while. This normally resolves after your first couple adjustments.

I have been in dedicated and consistent practice for the last 24 years. This level of experience is exactly what you want in a Chiropractor. In this office we will treat you like a member of our extended family.

Around 15 minutes. However, you will never leave here without having all your questions and issues addressed.

Chiropractors receive a bachelor’s degree and then 4 years of graduate training in Chiropractic.

Yes. Chiropractic care works incredibly well for pregnant women. Having an aligned body while pregnant helps the baby and the mother and facilitates smoother deliveries.

No. You can always stop coming at any time but feeling good is hard to give up.

The predominant theory is that it is a release of gas from between the disks of the spine.

No. You can move the bones around randomly. This is rarely helpful and any relief you feel will be very temporary. Only a trained doctor can detect and correct misaligned vertebra.

Yes. Some do.

Yes of course.

Yes, we are very effective at treating neck pain and headaches and vertigo.

Yes. Misaligned neck vertebras are the most likely cause of headaches.

Chiropractic focuses on improving spinal function, Physical Therapy focuses on balancing muscles.

Absolutely. Bodies that are in alignment function much more efficiently than ones that aren’t. You will also notice your athletic performance improve.

Yes, to a degree. Chiropractic care helps but can’t negate poor postural habits.

The Chiropractor moves the spinal vertebra or other bone in the body into a normal alignment relieving nerve pressure, irritation, and inflammation.

Yes. It is just as safe for kids as for adults. Adjustments for children are very gentle. It requires very little force to move a child’s vertebra. Children can become misaligned just like adults.