Chiropractic
What is chiropractic?
Your brain and body communicate via your nerves. When bones in your body move even slightly, becoming misaligned, they can press on or change how comfortably your nerve sits in place. This is what chiropractic aims to fix. These misalignments can impair how well your nerves can send information to and from the brain and body, sometimes resulting in pain, stiffness, and discomfort.
Think of your nerves like a hose watering your garden. When there is a kink in the hose (a misalignment in the musculoskeletal system), the water traveling through the hose (information being relayed by your nerves) does not flow as freely and your garden (body and brain) do not receive information as well if at all, resulting in pain signals, stiffness, stress, and discomfort in the body.
FAQs
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Yes! We take multiple insurances as well as cash or self-pay patients. We are no longer accepting Cigna, Aetna, or Humana as primary coverage. But, feel free to give us a call and check if we are in network with your insurance plan and verify your benefits.
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Yes. Chiropractic care is considered one of the safest, drug-free, noninvasive options for common issues like back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Most people feel better right away, and the most common side effects—mild soreness or stiffness—usually fade within a day or two.
Are there risks?
Serious complications are very rare (less than one in a million visits). Possible risks include disc injury, temporary increased pain, or—in very rare cases—vascular injury after a neck adjustment. Overall, chiropractic is much safer than many common pain treatments, including long-term use of pain medications.
What should I tell my chiropractor first?
To keep care as safe as possible, be open about your health history. Let your chiropractor know if you have:
Severe osteoporosis
Cancer affecting the spine
Spinal infections or tumors
Active inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)
These don’t always rule out chiropractic care, but they do change how (or if) treatment should be done.
The bottom line: Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. With a qualified chiropractor who understands your medical history, it can be a safe, effective way to relieve pain and improve function.
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Chiropractic care can benefit just about anyone with a spine—whether you’re a newborn, an athlete, or enjoying your later years. It can help ease pain, improve mobility, and support a better quality of life at any stage of your health journey.
To make sure your care is safe and tailored to you, always share your full health history. Be sure to mention if you have:
Severe osteoporosis
Cancer in the spine
Spinal infections or tumors
Active inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)
These conditions don’t always mean chiropractic care isn’t an option—but they may change the way treatment is provided.
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Chiropractic care supports the health of your muscles, joints, and spine, and can make a difference for many different conditions. Some of the most common issues people seek chiropractic care for include:
Sciatica
Nerve pain or pinched nerves
Slipped ribs
Headaches and migraines
Neck pain
Low back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Disc problems
Restless legs
General stiffness or limited mobility
Arm and leg pain
Stress-related tension
Colic in infants
…and so much more.
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Very! Becoming a chiropractor takes about 8 years of higher education. Most chiropractors first complete a four-year bachelor’s degree, followed by another four years to earn their Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree.
In Oklahoma, chiropractors must also pass five rigorous national board exams through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. These include written tests, a hands-on clinical exam, and a physiotherapy exam. On top of that, they’re required to pass a state jurisprudence exam, which covers Oklahoma laws and regulations for chiropractic care.
All of this training and testing ensures that licensed chiropractors are highly educated and well prepared to provide safe, effective care.
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That “pop” or “crack” you sometimes hear is just tiny gas bubbles being released from the joints as they move—similar to when you crack your knuckles. Some people love the sound, others don’t, but either way it’s completely normal. And if you don’t hear a pop during your adjustment, don’t worry—the joint can still move and the treatment can still be effective without the sound.
Research and Around the Web
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The American College of Physicians Recommend Spinal Manipulation (Chiropractic Adjustments).
“Recommendation 1: Given that most patients with acute or subacute low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients should select nonpharmacologic treatment with superficial heat (moderate-quality evidence), massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation (low-quality evidence). If pharmacologic treatment is desired, clinicians and patients should select nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or skeletal muscle relaxants (moderate-quality evidence). (Grade: strong recommendation)”.
American College of Physicians (2017)
Chiropractic Care Can Reduce the Odds of Surgery.
A 2013 prospective population-based cohort study in Washington found “Reduced odds of surgery were observed for…those whose first provider was a chiropractor. 42.7% of workers with back injuries who first saw a surgeon had surgery, in contrast to only 1.5% of those who saw a chiropractor” (1). What this implies is that the first provider patients see for their pain or discomfort may indicate what path of care or treatment is administered for their ailments. Those who sought out non-invasive treatments such as chiropractic were less likely to need invasive treatments like surgeries.
Keeney et al. (2012), Spine
Chiropractic Care Can Help Reduce Low Back Pain and Improve Functionality.
This 2013 randomized trial published by Spine, stated “Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy in conjunction with standard medical care offers a significant advantage for decreasing pain and improving physical functioning when compared with only standard care, for men and women between 18 and 35 years of age with acute low back pain.” Such findings indicate that chiropractic care can help reduce acute (recent) low back pain and increase patient functionality.
Goertz et al. (2013). Spine
Chiropractic Helps Improve Cervicogenic Headaches.
This 2016 multi-center randomized control trial demonstrated “Six to eight sessions of upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation were shown to be more effective than mobilization and exercise in patients with CH (cervicogenic headache), and the effects were maintained at 3 months.” What this means is, when compared to other treatments, chiropractic manipulation had better results for reducing frequency and severity of these headaches.
Dunning et al. (2016), BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chiropractic Helps Reduce the Use of Opioids.
This 2025 cross-sectional analysis with longitudinal follow-up published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the incidence of opioid prescription fills was lower amongst those who underwent chiropractic care. The report stated, “Across the entire 365 days’ follow-up, the cumulative incidence of opioid prescription fills was 13.2% for chiropractic care users and 17.1% for non-users“ (5). These results add evidence to the ever-growing literature indicating an inverse, or opposite, relationship between those receiving chiropractic care and those who fill opioid prescriptions for low back pain.
Lisi et al. (2025), Chiropractic Care and Opioid Prescriptions
Chiropractic Care Is More Cost-Effective Than Traditional Medical Care.
A 2016 observational, retrospective study indicated that older Medicare patients who received chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation) had lower costs of care and shorter episodes of lower back pain than those that received other treatment types. The next lowest costs were incurred by those who received a combination of chiropractic and traditional medical care, followed by those that only sought out traditional medical care.
Weeks et al (2016), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics