Chiropractors are licensed at the state and national levels to provide a natural form of healthcare, centered around manual manipulation, or chiropractic adjustment.  A license allows a chiropractor to perform physical and manipulative therapy treatment, administer vitamins, and provide nutritional counseling.

• At your first visit, you'll fill out paperwork and list your current health complaints. 
• You'll then have a consultation with the doctor regarding your complaints, any prior treatment, and past medical history or injuries.
• We will examine the troubled area, including range of motion, ortho/neurological, and muscle tone evaluation. 
• If necessary, X-rays will be taken and reviewed with you. 
• If chiropractic treatment is beneficial to your condition, the doctor will go over treatment options. If not, we will refer you to the proper healthcare professional. 

Treatment sessions are typically between 10-20 minutes long, depending on the nature and scope of care required. An initial examination usually lasts 45-60 minutes depending on the complexity of the patient's condition and whether immediate treatment is provided.

On one hand, the patient can do as they please at any time. If you decide to discontinue care, that is your right. At Giebler Chiropractic, we will never make you feel pressured into a long-term program. 

Oftentimes, the number of visits and continuity of your treatment is based on how you feel and how you respond to adjustments.  

On the other hand, when you understand the benefits of continuing chiropractic care, the choice is yours. Our regular patients continue to benefit from and are pleased with ongoing chiropractic checkups.

Adjustments commonly cause an audible "pop" or "crack" sound. This is known as the "audible release" or “cavitation sound.”

The success of your treatment is not dependent on this noise. The noise is simply caused by the synovium fluid in your spinal joints that contains dissolved gasses, such as carbon dioxide. When you receive a spinal adjustment, a vacuum is created within the joint and the dissolved gasses form a gas bubble, which then produces a “pop” sound.

Findings show that roughly 80 percent of people obtain good results from chiropractic care; 10 percent experience some pain relief; and the final 10 percent have no appreciable change. 

Everyone is different, and our doctor will work with you with this in mind. You should also treat your injury sooner rather than later, as problems that have continued over several years may take longer to treat. Remember, natural changes within the body take time.

Chiropractors do not have the same degree as an MD, as chiropractic philosophy is different from medicinal philosophy.

Chiropractors undergo four years of undergraduate work before earning their degree and entering a chiropractic school. After that, there are four more years of schooling required to graduate with a doctor's degree.

Chiropractic doctors are educated in many of the same areas as medical doctors and a one-year residency is required before they can legally practice. New graduates must pass a difficult state and national board exam to be board-certified.

Many health insurance companies provide reimbursement for a portion of chiropractic treatment. Our office will call to confirm your benefits, and we recommend you reach out to your insurance provider to do the same. 

Chiropractic treatments generally carry a low complication risk. Around 25% of patients will experience short-term soreness, usually within the 24 hours following the initial adjustment. 

The risk of serious, irreversible complications is rare. Dr. Giebler performs a thorough examination to identify any reasons chiropractic care may not be suitable for your condition. 

Please discuss any concerns you may have with your chiropractor before receiving treatment.

Yes, we encourage our patients to inform their primary care physician that they receive chiropractic care. We work with many patient-centered medical providers to ensure clear communication for comprehensive care.