Frequently Asked Questions in Kenosha WI

Chiropractic care is the use of gentle specific adjustments to the spine or other joints of the body, that correct subluxations (misalignments of the spine). Correcting subluxations will restore proper function of the body and its systems, in a natural way, to allow for decreased inflammation, pain and musculoskeletal tension.

Chiropractic care is care for your whole body. Many people think that Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder help with only spine related issues however each adjustment will improve your nervous system function. The nervous system is the master control system for your whole body! Chiropractic patients commonly admit that headaches or back pain is what brought them to Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder, but the decreased stress, improved immune system, increased flexibility, better mood and high quality sleep is what keeps them wanting chiropractic care after their pain has been eliminated. With better nervous system function through chiropractic care comes improved whole body function.

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, gentle force applied to the spine or joint in the body using hands or a tool to correct a joint/spinal misalignment. (Subluxation)

A thorough exam on your initial appointment will reveal if you're a good candidate for chiropractic care. However, chiropractors like Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder have one of the lowest malpractice insurance premiums. What that means is: the risk for injury through chiropractic care is remote.

Every patient is different. There is no set amount of visits that fits every person's health goals. You and Dr. Kellen Binder or Dr. Amanda Binder will sit down on your initial appointment to discuss what you want to achieve through care. Then, your chiropractor will recommend the proper amount of care to accomplish all of your health goals based on your exam and x-ray findings.

Benefits of chiropractic care are far reaching. The most common “side effects” are: increased flexibility, decreased pain, decreased muscle tension, improved immune system function, better sleep, increased energy, less headaches, better digestion, resolution of numbness/tingling in the arms, hands, legs, feet and many more.

There are some medical diagnoses and pre-existing medical conditions that could affect or prevent you from receiving chiropractic care. During your initial consultation Dr. Kellen Binder or Dr. Amanda Binder will discuss how your specific health history could impact the level of care available to you.

Absolutely not. If you are new to chiropractic care and receiving adjustments, we will talk you through every step of the way to ensure you are comfortable with the type of adjustments Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder are recommending.

Your initial appointments are no longer than an hour. In those appointments the doctor will be able to conduct a thorough health history, perform scans of your spine as well as take any necessary x-rays. Once you and Dr. Kellen Binder or Dr. Amanda Binder have worked together to create care recommendations your typical appointment will be about 15 minutes.

Chiropractors are required to have a 4 years Bachelor's degree followed by a 3-4 year Doctorate program.

Absolutely! Pregnant women are encouraged to have chiropractic care for a more comfortable pregnancy, shorter delivery time and quicker post delivery recovery. It is common to hear pregnant chiropractic patients say, “I can’t imagine being pregnant without my chiropractic care, it has helped me so much!”

Chiropractic care can become an integral part of your health and wellness routine. You get to choose how much or how little care you receive. The patients who start care and keep coming are the ones who refuse to let symptoms and poor health creep back into their lives.

The sound you sometimes hear is a release of pressure and gas from the vertebral joint space.

Unfortunately no. We use a thorough exam, x-rays and extensive training to apply a very specific force in a very specific direction into the spine. When you “self-adjust” you are guessing as to where, how and why you're moving a joint in your body. Some things are best left to the professionals.

Many insurances have chiropractic benefits built into your health insurance plan. Part of your initial visit includes a complimentary insurance verification to find out exactly what chiropractic benefits you have.

Yes! Many people start chiropractic care because of back pain.

Yes! Many people start chiropractic care because of neck pain.

Yes! Headaches are not normal. If headaches have become part of your “normal” you need to get checked by Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder!

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and the nervous system. The nervous system is what controls muscles, organs and tissues in the body. Physical therapy will address muscles, ligaments and tendons. Both types of care have benefits.

Yes! You could say that chiropractic care is best at restoring the body's proper function. If you want your body at its peak performance, chiropractic care can help. Most major league sports teams have chiropractors on staff for this very reason.

Yes! The things we do day in and day out can have a major impact on our health. Good posture can play a major role in preventing your daily routine from causing increasing amounts of physical stress on your spine. Chiropractic care can establish and maintain good posture.

Yes! Children often fall, bump into things and play rough. Chiropractic care can play a very important role in keeping children from developing symptoms into their adult years. Further, newborns and infants are also great candidates for chiropractic care. The labor and delivery process can be a stressful one for both mom and baby. It is essential that after birth, newborns are checked for subluxations (spinal misalignments) to allow for proper neurological development and timely growth milestones.

Adults and babies are very different, therefore the type of chiropractic adjustments used are also very different. The pressure of a newborn adjustment closely mimics the pressure it takes to click a ball point pen. Subtle and gentle and intentional are the best way to describe a pediatric adjustment.

There are a variety of different techniques and methods Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder can use to adjust you. If you prefer one method over another, talk to Dr. Kellen Binder and Dr. Amanda Binder before your first adjustment to get on the same page as to which style will be most comfortable for you in achieving your health goals.