What are some of the conditions the
chiropractor treats?

HFC treats: Arm pain, arthritis, disc problems, fibromyalgia, headaches, hip pain, low back pain, mid back pain, muscle spasms, neck pain, numbness/tingling ,painful joints, pregnancy aches and pains, repetitive stress injuries, sciatica, scoliosis, shoulder pain, sports injuries, sprains, strains, and trigger points, to name a few.

What is an adjustment?
Does an adjustment hurt?
What is the popping sound during adjustment?

An adjustment is the primary treatment tool of the chiropractor. It requires the doctor to place his hands on or around the affected joint using a quick, short movement to return the joint to its normal motion. When done correctly, an adjustment shouldn’t hurt. On occasion, a patient may react as if in pain, but this feeling quickly dissipates as they realize it is simply the surprise of a new sensation. The vast majority of patients have an overwhelmingly positive response
to an adjustment. The popping sound is the result of gas within your joints responding to the change of pressure when an adjustment occurs.

Can pregnant women see chiropractors?

Absolutely. As stated above, adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient’s size, weight, age, and specific complaint. In addition, most pregnant women find they have easier pregnancies and deliveries when they receive consistent chiropractic care.

Will I have to continue chiropractic care for the
rest of my life?

This is a common misconception. While most people experience great relief with consistent chiropractic care, it certainly is not required. Chiropractic delivers care on three levels: pain relief care, corrective care and maintenance care. The goal of pain relief care is to eliminate immediate
symptoms requiring frequent visits. Corrective care focuses on treating the underlying cause of your problem. Maintenance care focuses on maintaining the progress of the corrective phase and preventing further subluxations, requiring less frequent visits. For optimum health, it is recommended that you progress through all three “care” stages.

What type of education do chiropractic
doctors receive?

Doctors of Chiropractic are well-educated. Chiropractic and medical educations are similar yet different in many respects, pointedly because chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery. After graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C) Degree from New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Rotundo became licensed in NY, NJ and PA. A chiropractor's education, however, never ends. Most chiropractors complete regular postgraduate instruction for license renewal, updated research development and adjustment techniques.

Is chiropractic safe?

Yes. Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. As proof, one merely has to compare malpractice rates between chiropractors and other health care professionals. Chiropractors' malpractice premiums are a small fraction of those of medical doctors.

Can I adjust myself?

No. Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force, applied in a specific direction to a specific joint, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself correctly and accurately. It is not advised for one to attempt adjustments on their own. This type of self-joint manipulation is usually counterproductive and
sometimes dangerous, often creating an already unstable spine or joint even more unstable.

Is chiropractic care addictive?

No. This is a common misconception that is often perpetuated by some chiropractors and confused patients. Treatment at HFC is goal orientated, personal and applied as needed only.

Can a person who had back surgery see a chiropractor?

Yes. It's an unfortunate fact that up to 50% of those who have had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years later. They then face the prospect of additional surgery. With the correct chiropractic care repeated back surgeries can be prevented, and if initially utilized, back surgery can often be avoided all together.

Does my insurance cover chiropractic care?

HFC works with several insurance plans. In the unlikely event we can not accept your insurance, HFC has very reasonable and competitive rates.

For questions regarding your specific plan
please call (201) 656-5600 or e-mail us at info@hudsonfamilychiro.com.
We will be happy to assist you with your questions.