Elkton MD Integrative Medicine & Chiropractic FAQs

Chiropractic is a natural healthcare practice through which a chiropractor evaluates a person’s joints to determine if the joints are functioning properly and when to be dysfunctional a chiropractor adjusts the joint in order to restore proper function.

While many symptoms arise from dysfunctional joints a chiropractor does not necessarily treat those conditions but restores proper function to the spinal and extremity joints in order to bring relief of many conditions.

The chiropractic adjustment is a process by which after a joint is found to be not functioning properly the chiropractor will put a certain amount of pressure into that joint in a specific direction in order to restore normal function.

While there can be an adverse outcome with any intervention there are millions of chiropractic adjustments performed every year with very few complications.

As a general rule initially 12 visits will be ordered and then a re-exam will be performed to assess the need for continued care.

Improved function, improved quality of life.

Especially after the first few treatments there is often some soreness as we improve the function of the joints.

In general a chiropractic adjustment is not painful but at times such as with a chronically dysfunctional joint or an acutely injured joint there may be pain with the adjustment.

At Living Well Healthcare we have integrated the years of orthopedic and operating room experience of Krissy Oudinot, CRNP with William Clifford, DC three decades of chiropractic experience and knowledge.

Generally around a half hour.

Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

Yes, pregnant women can be treated by a chiropractor.

No chiropractic care is not addictive.

If our nurse practitioner deems it necessary, she generally treats trigger points with a lidocaine injection into the affected area. Upon injection, the medication infiltrates the trigger point numbing the area and interrupting the pain cycle, additionally the fluid works to break up adhesions that have formed in the area to help prevent re-occurrence.

You will need to bring a valid drivers license. There are some conditions that we require additional information about such as a CPAP compliance report, a recent HgA1c if you are diabetic or a special form if you are diabetic and on insulin, if you have certain heart conditions we will need a copy of the results of your most recent stress test.

We do accept many insurances at Living Well Healthcare.

The unique treatment combination of Krissy Oudinot CRNP and William Clifford DC is a potent option for non-invasive treatment of spinal conditions including back pain.

Yes, at Living Well Healthcare after thorough evaluations by Krissy Oudinot CRNP and William Clifford DC, a custom treatment program will be formulated to treat a neck condition.