Frequently Asked Questions in Framingham MA

Our Chiropractors utilize a range of techniques that are individually tailored to each patient in order to achieve the best outcomes. These techniques include manual adjustments, Thompson Drop table methods, and Activator adjustment tool.

Additionally, we specialize in Gonstead Techniques, which utilize several criteria to detect the presence of a vertebral subluxation and the areas of the spine that need attention. This technique is very specific in nature, which is why it is great for patients with unique needs and has been known to improve energy, sleep, and even digestion.

Chiropractors are trained to detect and correct vertebral subluxations—misalignments in the spine that can put pressure on the nerves. This pressure may interfere with how the body functions and can lead to symptoms such as headaches, neck or back pain, shoulder discomfort, digestive issues, asthma, allergies, fibromyalgia, and more.

The doctors in our office routinely track progress through comparative postural examinations and comparative digital full spine x-ray imaging.

Patient education is a part of our mission; therefore, it is a priority in our office. The doctors empower our patients by educating them so they can better understand chiropractic care and personal health. We prioritize clear communication so patients are able to make informed decisions about their care and maintain long-term health. We also offer health-related workshops regularly, to further educate our community on wellness, injury prevention and overall well-being.

Chiropractors undergo some of the most rigorous educational and licensing requirements in healthcare. Most begin with four years of pre-medical undergraduate study before entering a nationally accredited chiropractic college. There, they complete a 4- to 5-year doctoral program that includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and hands-on clinical internship. After completing their education, candidates must pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams and obtain licensure in the state where they intend to practice.

Chiropractic adjustments are generally not painful. Most patients experience relief or a sense of release following an adjustment. While some may feel mild soreness—similar to what you might feel after exercise—it typically resolves within 24–48 hours. Chiropractors are trained to tailor their techniques to your comfort level, and adjustments can be modified for sensitive patients, including children, seniors, or those with specific health concerns.

Not only is chiropractic care appropriate for children, it makes its most powerful impact on children. Receiving chiropractic care is about much more than back aches. Studies have shown that regular pediatric chiropractic care can bolster children’s immune systems, improve sleep quality, even improve behavior and attitude. Most people incur their first subluxation, misalignment of the spine with nerve pressure, during the birthing process. Our goal is to correct any misalignments in the spine to allow the nervous system, the system that controls all our body’s processes, to function optimally without interference. The earlier in life a person gets adjusted the better!

Chiropractic care is safe and beneficial for pregnant women when provided by a chiropractor trained in prenatal care. Adjustments can help alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, pelvic pain, and sciatica, while supporting proper spinal alignment and pelvic balance. Chiropractors use gentle, specialized techniques tailored to the unique needs of expectant mothers to ensure both mother and baby remain comfortable and safe throughout the pregnancy.

Our chiropractors have extensive experience working with pregnant women and are certified in the Webster Technique—a specialized approach focused on achieving optimal pelvic balance during pregnancy. This technique involves precise adjustments to the pelvic bones, along with targeted stretching and soft tissue work on surrounding ligaments, to help prepare the body for a smoother and more comfortable birth process.

Absolutely not! Every adjustment is specific and individualized to what your body needs. Each adjustment is as unique as each of our bodies are.

The popping sound you may hear during an adjustment is called “cavitation.” It happens when a change in pressure within a joint releases a small pocket of gas. For many people, this release feels relieving and beneficial. However, if the sound concerns you, please let us know. Many chiropractic adjustments can be performed without producing this sound and are equally effective.

Chiropractic care has an exceptional safety record when provided by trained, licensed professionals. It is one of the safest, drug free, non-invasive therapies available. One of the best ways to compare safety is by considering the cost of malpractice insurance. The cost of an average year of malpractice insurance for a chiropractor barely covers a month of a medical primary care doctor’s malpractice insurance.

Educational and licensing requirements are the most stringent of any health care professionals. Most students interested in becoming chiropractors begin their journey by acquiring four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education. Once accepted to a nationally accredited chiropractic college they begin their 4-5-year doctoral graduate school program. The curriculum requires a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, lab and clinical internship. Once their education is complete, they must take and pass a National Board exam and then apply for licensure in the state within which they wish to practice.