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Below you will find answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not listed below feel free to give us a call. We can schedule a free consultation with Dr. Marshall to have all your questions answered.
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What is Chiropractic Treatment?

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Chiropractic treatment can help decrease your pain and increase your range of motion. Chiropractic treatment is based on the scientific fact that your brain and spinal cord control everything in your body.

When you have a misalignment in your spinal column, the nervous system signal is interrupted. This can cause severe pain. Chiropractors gently re-align the spine to remove this interruption.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Me?

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Chiropractic treatments consist of gentle adjustments to the spine. These adjustments are painless. There is often a feeling of ease after the adjustment. Pressure is relieved from spinal nerves and discs in your spine. Chiropractic adjustments can also be given to shoulders, wrist, elbows, hips, knees and feet.

There are 24 movable segments of the human spine. When one or more of these segments are not moving properly, that particular segment needs a chiropractic adjustment. Once an adjustment is made to the spine, the segment can move through its full range of motion again allowing the muscles to relax. Always remember, movement is the key to life! Your chiropractor can return to you the life that you knew before your pain.

Do I Need a Chiropractor for My Problem?

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Many people have been helped at Marshall Chiropractic & Wellness Center, as you can see on our Testimonials page. Chiropractic can help with pain and discomfort as well as help prevent spinal degeneration. Regular chiropractic checkups are part of a healthy lifestyle.

Here is a list of conditions that Dr. Marshall has helped many people with:

  • Neck / Back Pain

  • TMJ (jaw pain)

  • Low Back Pain

  • Auto Accidents

  • Shoulder Pain

  • Migraines / Headaches

  • Knee Pain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Sore Muscles / Joints

  • Numbness / Tingling in hands and feet

Even the condition of certain types of arthritis can be improved with treatment.

Will I Need a Referral From My Primary Care Physician?

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No referral is necessary.

What Does Chiropractic Care Cost?

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The cost of treatment is based on the procedures performed, and can be different for every patient’s particular case. Many insurance plans are accepted at Marshall Chiropractic & Wellness Center with in-network benefits. To learn more about your insurance benefits and how affordable chiropractic care can work for you, call 918-494-0929.

How Well Educated Are Chiropractors?

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Chiropractors have undergraduate pre-requisites for Chiropractic College. At least 90 hours of pre-med instruction must be obtained in subjects such as biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, psychology and other basics needed for a bachelor’s degree. Below you will see a chart of post-graduate studies for chiropractors compared to a typical medical doctor’s education.

Chiropractic Education
Class Hours
vs
Subject
Medical Education
Class Hours
520
Anatomy
508
420
Physiology
326
271
Pathology
335
300
Chemistry
325
114
Bacteriology
130
370
Diagnosis
374
320
Neurology
112
217
X-Ray
148
65
Psychiatry
144
65
Obstetrics & Gynecology
198
225
Orthopedics
156
2,887
Total Hours
2,756
4,485
Grand Total Class Hours
4,248

Can Pregnant Women Receive Chiropractic Care?

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Definitely! Dr. Marshall has taken over 100 hours in post-graduate studies to learn how to care for pregnant women. Sciatica, muscle cramps and low back pain are a few common side effects of pregnancy, and many times they can be relieved by gentle Chiropractic treatments. Adjusting pregnant women is very different than adjusting other patients. The procedure is very gentle and easy. If you are interested in learning more call 918-494-0929 to set up a free consultation with Dr. Marshall.

Can Kids Receive Chiropractic Care?

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Absolutely! Dr. Marshall has over 100 hours of advanced pediatric training. Kids are so resilient that many acute problems are taken care of very quickly with chiropractic care. Specific problems addressed at an early age can prevent many problems from developing later in life.

Adjustments to a child’s spine are done much differently than on an adult’s spine. Very light pressure is applied to the child’s misalignments. There is no “popping” or “cracking.” It is an extremely gentle procedure.

Are There Alternatives to Having My Back or Neck “Popped”

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Yes, there is! The treatments done at Marshall Chiropractor are always tailored for each individual’s needs. There are three primary techniques that Dr. Marshall performs on his patients. He uses the typical hands-on Chiropractic adjustment, drop piece or Thompson Technique and the Activator Technique when appropriate. To learn which one is right for you please feel free to contact us.

Still have questions? Contact us or email us at Info@MarshallChiropractic.com
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