What to Expect

What is Chiropractic?

The word 'chiropractic' comes from the Greek words cheir (meaning 'hand') and praktos (meaning 'done'), i.e. Done by Hand.

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health which can include, but are not limited to: back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, and headaches.

Doctors of chiropractic practice a conservative approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment; they have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, lifestyle and dietary counseling. . Chiropractors treat about 35 million Americans annually, elevating the health and wellness of their communities by helping people of ages live more full and active lives.

Spinal manipulation and chiropractic care are generally considered safe, effective treatments for acute low back pain, the type of sudden injury that results from moving furniture or getting tackled. Acute back pain, which is more common than chronic pain, lasts no more than six weeks and typically gets better on its own.

Accidents, falls, stress or overexertion can negatively impact your spine or other joints. These changes impact tissues, the nervous system and other areas of the body. Left unresolved, this can make you more susceptible to chronic problems. Chiropractic adjustments reduce pain, increase movement and improve performance.


There are 3 phases to chiropractic care: 

7 common benefits


Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our Marshalltown chiropractic office, our first objective is to help you reduce pain and start feeling better as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the underlying condition which is causing your pain, it is typical for a patient to need chiropractic care or adjustments 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective phase of chiropractic care, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, which helps prevent further injury or pain. The goal of corrective or restorative chiropractic care is to help bring your body back to 100% functioning. It is typical to need chiropractic care or adjustments about 4-8 times per month for 6-24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed and you are no longer experiencing back pain or other pain symptoms, it is important to come in for periodic chiropractic adjustments to avoid further problems in the future. Usually, this phase of chiropractic care only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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