FreQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Chiropractic is a licensed healthcare profession emphasizing the body's ability to heal itself through manual therapy, especially spinal manipulation. It also includes exercise and nutritional counseling. Chiropractors diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders, particularly spine-related conditions. 

Chiropractic adjustments can stimulate lymphatic circulation, making it more efficient in detoxifying and circulating lymph fluid. Improved alignment allows lymphatic vessels to transport fluid without obstruction, aiding immune function.

Chiropractic care can relieve some ALS symptoms. Patients have reported larger range of motion, less pain, and regained some muscle control after spinal adjustments. It cannot cure ALS but works as a complementary therapy alongside neurological care. 

Chiropractic care may help SIBO-related discomfort by supporting gut motility and nervous system regulation when used as part of a comprehensive gut health plan. It doesn't treat bacterial overgrowth directly and antibiotics or herbal protocols remain primary treatments. 

1. Diversified Technique — Controlled thrusts to realign restricted spinal joints; the most widely used method.
2. Gonstead Adjustment — Highly specific joint evaluation with precise body positioning for targeted corrections.
3. Activator Method — A spring-loaded handheld tool delivering low-force impulses; ideal for sensitive or acute cases.
4. Thompson Drop Table — Uses a drop-section table to assist adjustment, reducing the need for forceful manipulation.
5. Cox Flexion-Distraction — Gentle rhythmic stretching of the lower spine, especially effective for disc-related issues.
6. Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — Uses blocks under the patient to isolate and precisely target specific spinal segments.
7. Spinal Mobilization — Slow, controlled joint movements without quick thrusts; preferred for patients needing gentler care.

Chiropractic practitioners treat neurological disorders including migraines, Parkinson's disease, MS, vestibular dysfunction, ALS, and stroke, working on the premise that the nervous system heals itself when given the proper environment. 

Yes. Chiropractors use non-surgical techniques including spinal adjustments, decompression, and tailored exercise programs to relieve pain, improve mobility, and improve spinal function in stenosis patients. 

Toxic release symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, fever, nausea, dizziness, muscle tightness, night sweats, or gastrointestinal distress and often resembling flu-like symptoms as the body processes released toxins. 

After adjustment, metabolic waste like lactic acid, histamines, and inflammatory cytokines flush into the bloodstream for the liver and kidneys to process. Symptoms typically resolve within 48 hours. 

Yes. Chiropractors adjust facial bones to improve sinus drainage and may perform neck adjustments to remove structural obstructions, alleviating sinus pressure, pain, and congestion effectively. 

Dr. Javaherian at Star Chiropractic & Rehab in Encino offers personalized care for back/neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel, joint pain, and auto injuries. Patients praise his attentive, unhurried approach and effective gentler techniques, especially for those nervous about traditional adjustments.