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Dr. Sarah Asks some important questions of interest to Portland residents - Chiropractor Portland Dr. Sarah Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?
Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.
Why does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.

Your First Visit to Our Portland Practice

You will be warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. Help is on its way!

On your first visit you will be greeted by our front desk staff, likely Aimee or Rachel. If you have not filled our your paperwork already, they will give you the paperwork to begin filling out (please arrive early if you need to do paperwork).You can expect the first visit to last about one hour.

This is the information gathering visit where we will discuss your concerns and what you have going on. I will do a comprehensive neurological, orthopedic, nerve assessment, postural and spinal exam, to locate the cause of your problem or concern.

At the end of the first visit, I will have a good idea if you are a candidate for chiropractic care or if you would be better served elsewhere.

Some patients begin care on this visit, some will need to get x-rays prior to beginning care. If this is the case, then care will begin on you next visit. Every patient is different and has different needs. My recommendations for you will be based upon your needs.