Chiropractic Questions Raleigh Patients Ask Most
Raleigh Central Chiropractic & Rehab hears the same chiropractic questions Raleigh patients ask every week, about scheduling, first visits, treatments and finding Glenwood Avenue.
Chiropractor Office Hours Raleigh Patients Can Plan Around
What days is the office open?
Raleigh Central Chiropractic & Rehab sees patients four days a week. Monday and Wednesday run from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The office is closed on Tuesday and over the weekend, so it helps to book your regular visits on the open days that suit your routine.
How do I schedule an appointment?
The quickest way is to call (919) 829-5757 and speak with the front desk about a time that works. You can also send a request through the contact page, and the team will follow up to confirm. New patients should mention that it is their first visit so enough time is set aside for the history and exam.
How often should you see a chiropractor?
There is no single schedule that fits everyone. The doctors base visit frequency on your exam, how long the problem has been present and how your body responds. Visits are often closer together at the start and spread out as you improve. Home exercises keep progress moving between appointments, and the plan is reviewed regularly so it changes with you.
What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit
What happens during a first chiropractic visit?
Your first chiropractic visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms, health history and goals. A hands-on exam follows, checking posture, joint motion, muscles and nerve function. If the findings call for imaging, digital X-rays can be taken in the office. The doctors then explain what they found and the chiropractic and rehab services they recommend before any treatment begins.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing that lets you bend, twist and move freely works best, such as athletic wear or loose pants and a soft top. Avoid stiff belts and heavy jewelry if you can. Comfortable clothes make the exam easier and allow adjustments, stretches and rehab exercises to be done without you needing to change.
Should I bring past records or imaging?
Yes, if you have them. Imaging reports, notes from another provider or a list of past injuries help the doctors understand your history before the exam. Older X-rays can show how a problem has changed over time. When the exam suggests a closer look is needed, such as an MRI, the doctors can refer you for it.
What a Chiropractor Treats at Our Raleigh Office
What does a chiropractor treat besides back pain?
The doctors also treat neck pain, sciatic nerve pain, disc problems, migraines and headaches, and sports injuries. Care extends to joints such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle and foot. Posture issues, car accident injuries, wellness care and pediatric chiropractic are part of the practice too. The conditions treated page covers each problem in more detail.
Are adjustments the only treatment you offer?
No. Adjustments are paired with rehab from head to toe, and many plans add massage therapy, athletic kinesio taping or cold laser therapy. Red light therapy with the Contour Light system and StemWave acoustic wave therapy are available as well. For disc problems, spinal decompression with the Cox Flexion Distraction technique gently relieves pressure on the spine.
Is chiropractic care drug-free?
Yes. Every treatment at the office is drug-free and non-surgical. The doctors focus on the cause of pain, using hands-on care, rehab exercises and therapies such as cold laser and StemWave instead of medication. They also talk with patients about diet, nutrition and daily habits, because those affect how well the body heals and holds its progress.
Chiropractic Questions Raleigh Patients Ask About Location
Where is the clinic on Glenwood Avenue?
The office is at 301 Glenwood Ave #200, Raleigh, NC 27603, in the Glenwood South neighborhood. It sits on the edge of Downtown Raleigh, which makes it easy to reach on foot for many downtown workers. Drivers can come in on Glenwood Avenue or the main roads that lead into the city center.
Do patients come from outside Raleigh?
Yes. Along with patients from across the city, many people drive in from Cary, Garner and the Millbrook area of North Raleigh. Routes and local details for every community we serve are under service areas, from the I-40 drive out of Cary to the trip down from North Raleigh. Wherever you live, the first visit follows the same careful process of history, exam and explanation.
Is the office a good fit for people who work downtown?
It is. Early openings at 7:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday let downtown workers come in before the workday, and the office is a short walk from many downtown buildings. Once a care plan is set, routine visits can often fit into a lunch hour. Call (919) 829-5757 to find the time slots that suit your schedule.
Talk With the Team About Your Care
If your question is not covered here, the front desk is happy to help. Call (919) 829-5757 to ask about your situation or to book an exam with Dr. Michael Ward or Dr. Chad Chisholm.