What makes Progressive Spine & Joint Center different from other chiropractic and health care offices?

Do you only treat sports injuries?

If I visit a chiropractor will I have to continue going for the rest of my life?

What happens in a chiropractic adjustment and how does it affect me?

What should I expect on my first visit?

If I’m pregnant is it safe for me to visit a chiropractor?

Do chiropractors refer patients to other health care specialists?

Is chiropractic care a safe way to treat someone that has had neck or back surgery?

What makes Progressive Spine & Joint Center different from other chiropractic and health care offices?
As you can see by the name, we are not an ordinary chiropractic office.  At Progressive Spine & Joint Center we treat musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunctions from head to toe.  We are an integrated health care center that combines the best examinations and treatment techniques from Chiropractors, Orthopedic doctors, and Physical Therapists.  Our personalized treatment combinations of advanced adjusting, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitative exercises, and patient education will prove to be the fastest most cost effective way to get back to optimum performance in your life activities.

Do you only treat sports injuries?
Although Dr. Vickery treats injuries related to sports, no one is excluded from care.  Dr. Vickery is trained to treat conditions for people of all ages ranging from infants to the elderly.  Check out our Treatments page under Chiropractic Services to see how we can help you.

If I visit a chiropractor will I have to continue going for the rest of my life?
Certainly not!  Dr. Vickery is dedicated to putting a treatment plan together that is special and unique to each patient to help them in the shortest timeframe possible.  It is however important to know that every person is different and every patient’s response to treatment will vary as well.

What happens in a chiropractic adjustment and how does it affect me?
When a chiropractic adjustment is performed, sometimes a pop or clunk will be heard.  This is just the joint releasing nitrogen gas.  The purpose of the adjustment is to restore motion to a fixated joint. This restored motion allows for optimum function in the spine and/or extremities.

What should I expect on my first visit?
You should plan on arriving 15 minutes before your appointment time to fill out and prepare your new patient paperwork.  When you get in the treatment room Dr. Vickery will take a detailed history of your current complaint to gather as much information as possible to determine which examinations will be appropriate for your condition.  The examination may include a spinal or regional exam, orthopedic and neurologic testing, and functional screening.  X-rays may be performed depending on the case.  The new patient exam will take about an hour total and you will go home with some knowledge on your condition and a plan on how to get back to your normal lifestyle.

If I’m pregnant is it safe for me to visit a chiropractor?
Chiropractic care is the best option for getting safe, drug free, conservative care for low back and abdominal pain in pregnancy.  Dr. Vickery has done extensive research on causes and treatments for pains related to pregnancy and is skilled in techniques that directly relate to the pregnant female.  Dr. Vickery will also work hand in hand with your Ob/Gyn to detail a treatment plan that will allow you to enjoy your pregnancy without pain.

Do chiropractors refer patients to other health care specialists?
Progressive Spine & Joint Center is a patient centered clinic that does whatever is in the best interest of the patient.  Dr. Vickery utilizes the history and initial exam to see if you can benefit from chiropractic and rehabilitative care.  Some conditions need treatments that require specialists.  In these cases Dr. Vickery will refer these cases to the best possible source to provide exceptional care.

Is chiropractic care a safe way to treat someone that has had neck or back surgery?
Yes.  Chiropractic care improves full body function.  This type of care will aim at treating the cause of the problem that resulted in surgery.