What is Chiropractic Treatment?

Chiropractic was developed over 100 years ago as a way to help the body move better and become healthier. Initially “adjusting” was the only therapy, but chiropractic has evolved to include a variety of treatments, all of which serve to improve function and decrease pain. Adjusting can be done in a variety of ways, all with the goal of getting joints that aren’t moving properly to move more freely. ​

How does it help?

Think about a shopping cart with a wobbly wheel. The wheel that is not moving right can throw the whole cart off. This is true for the body as well. Take a “sticky” joint in the low back, for example. This can cause pain in that area but also in other areas because the body compensates. Adjusting the joints can help your “wobbly wheels” to move more smoothly and your body to work and feel better as a whole.

What to Expect

If you have never seen a chiropractor before, it is reasonable to feel nervous. We’ll explain what we are doing, check with you to make sure that you are comfortable and discuss options that feel right to you. Chiropractic treatments are safe and highly effective. Just like starting a new workout program can make muscles temporarily sore, you may experience a bit of soreness after your first adjustment. If that happens, a few minutes with a simple ice pack over the sore area can calm the area and reduce or alleviate the soreness.

Meet your Neighborhood Chiropractors

Dr. Allie Dashiell, DC, MS
Chiropractor and Owner

Dr. Allie moved to Portland, Oregon to study Chiropractic and Sports Medicine at the University of Western States. She earned a doctorate of Chiropractic and then continued her education in the Sports Medicine masters program which provided on-field experience with many athletes of different sports. This allows her to assess and provide care for acute injuries from a rolled ankle to a  concussion. She has experience working with school trainers and coaches on the progress of each athlete's condition. As a compassionate and enthusiastic Chiropractor, Dr. Allie enjoys educating her patients about their health and formulating individualized treatment plans. She strives to reduce pain while optimizing stability and function with customized rehabilitative stretches and exercises. Dr. Allie is devoted to providing an integrative approach to treatment while keeping abreast of the latest research. Dr. Allie brings to her treatments, an expertise in chiropractic adjusting, injury rehab, sports medicine, Webster technique pregnancy adjusting, Fascial Manipulation, and Neurodynamics. ​

Dr. Maya Shamsuddin, DC
Chiropractor

Dr. Maya has a special interest in prenatal, postnatal, and women's healthcare. To help continue her education and training in this area she recently became certified in the Webster Technique, a technique used to help decrease pain, discomfort, and gain proper pelvic alignment for women throughout their pregnancy. She is also a member of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) and attends continuing education courses and seminars that emphasize treatments and therapies for both mother and infant. Dr. Maya believes in evidence-based medicine and uses both her clinical knowledge and research-based techniques to treat the whole patient and not just the problem. Aside from her interest in women's health, she also has experience treating adolescence, adults, older adults, and children. Dr. Maya’s main purpose in her work is to help alleviate pain, help teach and encourage individuals to practice living a healthy lifestyle, and understand how chiropractic care can improve their lives.

Frequently asked Questions

Will it be confidential?

​Just like any other doctor’s office, we don’t share your information with anyone. That includes your care at the office, correspondence or any other contact you have with us. E-mail questions to the doctors may be printed by our support staff, so sharing highly personal information should be in person.

WHAT IF I DON'T GET BETTER?

Sometimes the treatment that we provide isn’t enough. If we don’t see our patients improving steadily, we will consider referring them to someone who can further assist them. We may co-treat or have the other practitioner take over the care entirely. We know and trust many other practitioners in the area, including physical therapists, podiatrists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, orthopedists, neurologists and primary care practitioners.

SHOULD I FEEL NERVOUS ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENTS? ​​

If you have never seen a chiropractor before, it is reasonable to feel nervous. We’ll explain what we are doing, check with you to make sure that you are comfortable and discuss options that feel right to you. Chiropractic treatments are safe and highly effective. Just like starting a new workout program can make muscles temporarily sore, you may experience a bit of soreness after your first adjustment. If that happens, a few minutes with a simple ice pack over the sore area can calm it right back down.

ONCE I’VE SEEN A CHIROPRACTOR, DO I HAVE TO KEEP GOING FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?

This is a common misconception about chiropractic. Each person is different and each injury responds at a different speed. Most people with minor acute injuries heal with a short course of care. Others, with more chronic conditions or serious trauma can require a more involved treatment plan. Some of our patients come to see us monthly, or just a few times a year.  They find that keeping themselves “tuned up” can reduce minor aches and pains and keep them from progressing to a “flare up”. Each treatment plan is customized and applied over time, based on your individual needs. We’ll discuss this with you at the time of your first appointment. We do not sell “packages” of care, which allows us the freedom to treat you as an individual.

WILL I NEED X-RAYS?

Imaging will be ordered on a case by case basis. It will be dependent upon the individual complaint as well as what is found during the history and exam. If imaging is recommended as part of a treatment plan, the doctor will discuss the medical necessity with the patient, and the helpful office staff will verify insurance benefits. 

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