Frequently Asked Questions in Katy TX

Cornerstone Pain & Wellness combines all of the latest chiropractic and physical rehabilitation techniques to get long lasting results faster. Cornerstone utilizes the latest equipment for healing all under one roof.

Chiropractic is the science and art of improving the function of the body’s nervous system (Brain, Nerves, Spinal Cord) by improving the function of the Musculoskeletal system. This is usually done through spinal adjustments however there are numerous tools to aid in your healing.

Chiropractic treats many conditions. Cornerstone Pain & Wellness utilizes several Chiropractic and Therapy techniques to treat a wider variety of conditions and more effectively. We successfully treat low back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, neck pain, headaches, migraines as well as knee pain from osteoarthritis, meniscus damage, ligament damage. We also treat other joints of the body including shoulders, hips, pelvis, elbows, hands, and feet. We also successfully treats peripheral neuropathy.

A chiropractic adjustment is the correction of a misaligned or stuck vertebrae (the bones in your back). This causes improved movement, and improved signaling from your brain to the rest of your body. This usually results in an improved sense of well-being, less stress, better sleep & less pain. The adjustment also has the potential to improve issues that are downstream from your spine. For example, we see positive blood pressure changes, improvements to digestion, improved ear infections, and so much more.

Chiropractic treatment from a board certified, licensed Chiropractor is extremely safe. We have had no instances of injury to a patient. Patients come here to get well.

The number of visits you need depends on two things. Number one is determined by the level of damage you present with. This includes pain level, location of pain, mechanism of injury, exam findings, functional ability and level of degeneration on diagnostic imaging. Number two is determined by what your goal is. For long term correction, a plan with a beginning, middle, and end is required.

The benefits of chiropractic care span beyond the patient that is wanting symptom relief. Research has consitantly shown that patient who see a chiropractor on a regular basis have less missed school & work days, they take less drugs, they have less surgeries, and they report have longer periods of time between pain episodes. This is because Chiropractic helps symptoms by improving the function of your body. You brush your teeth to prevent cavities, the same is true for preventing spinal decay. Chiropractic is a positive lifestyle choice.

There are few risks with Chiropractic Care. A great licensed, board certified chiropractor that does proper diagnostic work will be able to use a variety of tools and methods to meet the patient where they are at in terms of their functional ability. The most common side effect we hear is some soreness.

Chiropractic adjustments are generally not painful. In many cases, tools to improve pain & inflammation are needed prior to having an adjustment, to reduce any discomfort from the adjustment. In many cases, the adjustment is very relieving.

Cornerstone Pain & Wellness has been open since 2018 and has since seen thousands of patients with a great reputation. We have over 350 5-star reviews. We also pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We also train and improve our processes to get even better results for our patients.

Your visit at Cornerstone Pain & Wellness are anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour. This is determined by what you are being treated for in the clinic on any given day.

Chiropractors receive an undergrad degree and a doctorate degree. It is similar to the curriculum that you find in medical school for MD’s. The difference is Chiropractic has a stronger focus on musculoskeletal work and radiology. The chiropractor also takes classes in pathology, toxicology, and pharmacology however they aren’t a core focus for Chiropractors. With a well-rounded education, having a chiropractor in your health circle is a great thing. Often times, chiropractors can act as healthcare guides helping you navigate where you should go or what you should do for many health problems.

Chiropractors are vital to the pregnant patient. Maintaining proper hip and pelvic flexibility during gestation helps mom to have less pain and a smoother delivery. We also check babies when they are born. We are looking for proper limb, spinal movement, & reflexes.

Chiropractic care is not addictive. Patients generally feel better going to a chiropractor on a regular basis, so when they stop, and they continue to do what they did before they may develop symptoms again. Regular care is important, and following healthy lifestyle choices are important too.

The cracking that you hear from an adjustment or popping your knuckles is gas being released from the joint. Sometimes this can provide relief by reducing the pressure in the joint. It’s important to note that many chiropractic adjustments will have a “pop,” but the “pop” does not indicate the adjustment was successful.

Patients are encouraged to improve their flexibility through activities and exercises that we teach them. This can often improve your spinal mobility, however forcing a joint in a particular way to achieve a “pop” can lead to damage.

Some insurance providers will cover some chiropractic services. Not all services are covered by health usually.

Chiropractic care and Cornerstone Pain & Wellness programs are very successful with correcting the causes of back pain.

Chiropractors and Cornerstone Pain & Wellness have specific protocols and treatments for neck pain, radiating pain to the shoulders, arms, & hands as well as headaches and migraines.

Chiropractic care and Cornerstone Pain & Wellness have had great successes with many types of headaches including tension, migraines, cluster headaches and more.

Both Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy work to improve the body’s musculoskeletal function. Chiropractic focuses more on spinal manipulation to improve flexibility where as Physical Therapy focuses more on stretches and exercises. At Cornerstone Pain & Wellness we address the patient holistically including chiropractic and physical rehabilitation.

Chiropractic care and Cornerstone Pain & Wellness can help with sport injuries. At Cornerstone, we have “Return to Sports” criteria to improve the injured area and to test the functional capabilities of the injured joint before returning to play. We want to avoid re-injury.

Posture is significant in your overall health. It affects your breathing, blood pressure, focus, & mood. At Cornerstone Pain & Wellness all of our programs will address posture.

A visit at Cornerstone will look different based on your condition. A visit with us can include an adjustment only, or it can be several treatments depending on whether we need to address inflammation, pain, flexibility issues, strength issues, tissue healing, etc.

Chiropractic care from a licensed, board certified chiropractor is extremely safe for children from newborns up to adulthood. At Cornerstone Pain & Wellness, we have several kid-friendly techniques available for the little ones.