Frequently Asked Questions In Minneapolis MN

Chiropractic is a form of healthcare that focuses on not only the spine, but the entire musculoskeletal system. It’s a hands on approach used to reduce pain and increase range of motion and mobility.

Chiropractors treat conditions from nerve impingements, neck and back pain, headaches, auto accident injuries, sciatica, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, runners knee, TMJ and everything in between!

A chiropractic adjustment is a manual manipulation of a joint to get it back into alignment. This restores motion in the joint and reduces irritation of surrounding nerves and muscles allowing your body to function better.

When performed by a licensed and trained professional, chiropractic treatment is safe. Common side effects might include soreness or stiffness after an adjustment.

This will be determined during your initial visit. Recommendations will be given with options to get you out of pain and also to stabilize the condition so it doesn’t reoccur. Ultimately we see patients who just want one adjustment and will come back if it flares up, patients who are not in pain but want weekly wellness adjustments, and patients who choose treatment care plans with a specific frequency and duration of care that includes a combination of physical rehab and adjustments.

There are many benefits to chiropractic care including decreased pain, increased range of motion in the joints, decreased muscle pain, improved neurological function and increased mobility. Ultimately it removes pressure on your nerves allowing your body to feel and function better.

As with any treatment there are risks to chiropractic, but they are extremely rare. This is why a full history and a thorough exam are taken before treatment and any risks are informed in detail at your first appointment.

No chiropractic adjustments are not usually painful. Patients often describe a feeling of instant relief after even their first adjustment. The noise heard during a chiropractic adjustment is completely normal during joint movement as it is just a gas released as the joint moves through the end range of motion.

It depends on the level of adjustment or type of treatment given, but on average a wellness chiropractic adjustment lasts about 5 minutes. New patient appointments are typically 20-30 minutes depending on the complexity of your case.

Chiropractors attend accredited chiropractic schools to obtain their Doctor of Chiropractic degree after completing a Bachelor’s degree. Chiropractic school focuses on anatomy, physiology, pathology, nutrition, radiology, and physical diagnosis. Dr. Mayfield attended UW-LaCrosse for his undergraduate degree and has a major in Biology with a biomedical emphasis and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Mayfield completes ongoing continuing education on a yearly basis and has been a licensed Chiropractor since 2002.

Yes! Chiropractic care is safe for pregnant women and very beneficial for overall mechanics. Pregnancy can put a strain on the low back and cause pain, soreness and sciatica. Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve this pain to give you a more mobile pregnancy.

The sound often heard during a chiropractic adjustment is called cavitation, or the release of gas bubbles (nitrous oxide) from the fluid that surrounds the joints.

Chiropractic care can help with acute and chronic neck pain. Cervical vertebrae, or the neck part of the spine, can be adjusted to decrease friction, allow for more range of motion, and take pressure off nerves that might be pinched.

Yes, chiropractors can help with many different kinds of sports injuries to get you out of pain, back to your sport and perform better without recurring pain. A combination of an adjustment and different soft tissue therapies can help the muscles to relax and allow for better overall healing.

Yes, with improved joint mobility, you can have better range of motion which allows you to stand up straighter, bring your shoulders back (prevent the hump in your upper back from forming) and retract your head back to the proper position.

The answer is no, everyone’s conditions are different and ultimately treatment is a choice. Some patients only need or want one adjustment to get pain relief and will choose to come back if the pain flares up. Others choose wellness and preventative care as part of their healthy lifestyle. Dr. Mayfield will recommend an active initial treatment plan with a beginning and an end if you are looking to get out of pain and stay out of pain.

We work with all insurances and a courtesy benefits check will be provided.