FICTION! Like any health care option there is a degree of risk involved with chiropractic, however it is one of the safest forms of physical medicine available. Chiropractors enjoy some of the lowest malpractice insurance premiums in the health care industry because people do not get injured that often. The most common side effect of an adjustment is soreness (experienced by 25% of patients) and this typically lasts from a few seconds to a few hours. Statistically, the most dangerous part of a chiropractic visit is traveling to the clinic. Dr. Young will go over any risks that you may face before rendering care so that you can make informed decisions about your treatment.

FACT! Whether you are being seen to manage an injury or for wellness care, the typical chiropractic treatment plan involves a series of visits. A series of visits will allow the doctor to have a good understanding of the patterns that your body goes through and to effectively manage the healing process. Many patients find great benefit from monthly visits to ensure that they are living with optimal spinal health. So yes, Dr. Young will likely recommend a series of treatments but this is because he wants you to have the best possible chance at recovering and maintaining optimal health.

FICTION! When chiropractic is compared to some alternatives it can be significantly less expensive to receive chiropractic care. A series of chiropractic treatments can be much less expensive than surgeries or expensive prescription drugs. One of the reasons for this is that chiropractic is efficient, drug-free, non-surgical health care that will encourage you to lead a healthier life style. Regular chiropractic wellness care will also allow us to identify conditions that may arise early when they are treated more easily and with less cost.

FICTION! In the State of Oregon Chiropractors are considered “Portal of Entry” health care providers similar to a general practitioner. While the focus of a chiropractor is different, the professional standing is the same. To become licensed as a Chiropractic Physician one must complete about 5,000 hours of education at a nationally accredited chiropractic college, pass four national board certification exams, and pass state board examinations. Dr. Young is a graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Human Biology and his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees. Western States is the world’s premiere evidence-based chiropractic college focusing on integrated health care approaches and practice based on the latest in scientific research.

FICTION! While chiropractors are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain the skills and training extend beyond this one region of the body. Chiropractors treat extremity joints such as elbows, wrists, knees, hips, and ankles. Chiropractic is also effective for different types of headaches or muscle conditions such as strains. The chiropractic approach also utilizes tools such as nutrition counseling, life style coaching, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise and weight management to help you achieve optimal health. Dr. Young is prepared to treat most neuromusculoskeletal (that’s nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, etc.) conditions that you may have.

FACT! Dr. Young received his very first chiropractic adjustment when he was just 3 days old. Chiropractic is being used across the world to help children to grow up healthy and free of muscle imbalance, spinal conditions, and growing pains. One of the many reasons to have an infant under the care of a chiropractor is to help deal with the effects of birth trauma which may result even from C-section deliveries. Body of Health is a child-friendly environment where kids come to play as they are treated.

FACT! Chiropractic coverage is one of the services that is in the highest demand for health insurance plans. As more and more people discover the benefits of chiropractic insurance companies are beginning to discover that conservative chiropractic care actually saves them money as well. Soon most if not all health insurance plans will include chiropractic care. We bill most insurance companies and are preferred providers with some as well. Contact our receptionist to find out about your chiropractic benefits today.

FACT! For the good of the patient, an integrative approach to health care is the best model. This means that all of your health care providers should cooperate to make sure that you are receiving the best possible care. Many chiropractors, including Dr. Young, believe strongly that this type of cooperation is a win-win-win situation. Also if chiropractic is not going to be the best option for your situation, you can rest assured that an appropriate referral to another provider will be made.

FICTION! In the 100 years that chiropractic has been in existence there have been many theories and models of how the nervous system and your body works. In that time some of the basic tenants and theories of chiropractic have been tried and tested. In the past two decades in particular, there has been an explosion of research and studies done on the effectiveness of chiropractic for a variety of purposes. What is this research finding? Chiropractic works! Visit the “Your Body of Health” section of this website for more information.

FACT! There have been several studies which have revealed that spinal manipulation can be as effective as ibuprofen and similar NSAIDs for treating low back pain. One recent study has discovered that muscle relaxants may actually cause back pain to last longer than other treatments. The difference is that chiropractic does not carry the potential side effects of gastrointestinal irritation and internal bleeding. The other advantage of using chiropractic care is that you can be evaluated and treat the real case of your problem and not just the pain. In some cases making this choice could save your life.