FAQ

It is usually involve a quick thrust that helps add motion to spinal joints that aren’t moving right. Adjusting the spine is far more intricate than it may appear. There are 24 segments in an adult vertebra and each segment can move in seven different directions. That is a lot of different combinations that your back could be misaligned. PKH manipulation is specific in this manner and is tailored to each individual spine & skeletal joints.

PKH spine & skeletal joint manipulation works because you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down the spinal cord, and out to every organ and tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body is working right. Improper motion or position of the moving bones of the spine called a “misalignment” can interfere with this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function of affected organs and tissues. Specific & precise spinal & skeletal joint manipulation can help improve mind/body communications. Health often returns with improved nervous system control of the body.

Under normal circumstances Pain Killer Hands treatments are painless. With an acute injury there maybe some discomfort due to inflammation of the area.

Lubricating fluids separate the bones of each spinal & skeletal joint. Some manipulation methods can produce a sound when the gas and fluids in the joint shift. It’s much like opening a bottle of champagne or removing a suction cup. A similar sound may be heard when you bend your fingers at the joints. The sound is interesting, but isn’t a guide to the quality or value of the manipulation.

The initial new patient visit takes approx 45 min, this may vary from patient to patient. Regular visits are scheduled for 20 min and may also vary from patient to patient.

You may or may not need an x ray. This depends on the individual’s patient’s history. Not all the patient’s require x rays. Dr. PKH assess each patient on an individual basis, to determine whether images are necessary. We will only recommend that an x ray be taken if there is a valid clinical reason for doing so.

X-rays will be required if clinically relevant. This allows the Dr. PKH a true picture of potential problems and to help determine the appropriate care tailored to your individual needs.

Generally, 3-treatment session.
Many patients sense progress within a week or two of frequent visits.

Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover it can take many weeks. Many factors can affect the healing process. How long have you had your problem? Are you keeping your appointments? Are you getting the proper rest, exercise and nutrition? Are you in otherwise good condition? Within a short period of time most patients sense enough progress to fully complete their doctor’s recommendations.

From newborn to the elderly can receive PKH treatment.