How does chiropractic help with fevers?

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Welcome back to our Natural Healthcare series! Today, we dive into fevers: why they happen, what you can do naturally for them, and why chiropractic helps. Why do fevers happen? A fever is an important part of the body’s defense against infection – it is not an illness in and of itself. In actuality, a […]

Kids, summer, and chiropractic

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Summertime means kids are out of school, and NOW is the perfect time to get their spines checked! Sometimes visiting the chiropractor is hard to fit into a school-year schedule, but summer is a great time to come to Precision Chiropractic! You may or may not know, but chiropractic adjustments are beneficial for ALL children […]

5 reasons why consistent chiropractic care is crucial

Precision Chiropractic of Durham NC Dr David Martin adjusting Patient Chiropractic Care

Often people ask: “If I start chiropractic adjustments, can I ever stop?” as if keeping your spine healthy is a terrible hassle. Think about it like getting braces or Invisalign – even after months of acute care, you still go to the dentist for regular checkups and wear your retainer (hopefully) every night! Just like […]

Why hasn’t physical therapy and stretching worked?

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The short answer: Most root problems are not muscular problems. Physical therapy is excellent for rehabilitation, torn muscles, joint replacements, or other recovery from joint surgeries. But many of the problems that Dr. Martin sees in the office are coming from underlying structural or joint misalignments that affect the nervous system and cause the muscles […]

What is supplementation, and what makes it different from medication?

One of the root philosophies of chiropractic is that the body can heal itself – and wants to! The less intrusive and invasive the treatment, the better. So before trying extreme measures, chiropractors always try to suggest natural means of healing. Adjustments are a huge part of the healing process, but oftentimes natural supplementation will […]

Why is chiropractic important for babies?

Pregnancy Chiropractic Care Precision Chiropractic of Durham NC

Chiropractic adjustments are important for people of all ages and health conditions, even for babies! Why??? Gentle chiropractic care for newborns and young children can help alleviate birth trauma, provide breastfeeding support, and relieve colic and reflux. As babies grow and become toddlers, chiropractic adjustments guide their spines and enhance their health and growth potential, […]

What is a Report of Findings?

Precision Chiropractic of Durham NC Dr David Martin adjusting Patient Chiropractic Care

While your first visit at Precision Chiropractic is focused on finding the problem, your second visit is focused on making a game plan for fixing the problem! We call this appointment the Report of Findings, based on what the doctor finds in your x-rays. When you walk in the door for this appointment, you’ll be […]

What to expect on your first visit at Precision Chiropractic

Precision Chiropractic of Durham NC Dr David Martin Adjusting Patient

Whether this is your first time or 100th time at a chiropractor’s office, you’ll always be greeted with a smile at Precision Chiropractic! On your initial visit, hopefully you’ve already done your medical history paperwork online, so we’ll confirm that with you. If you have not yet completed it – no sweat, you can fill […]