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Chiropractic Care

At Stepping Stone Chiropractic we utilize an holistic, scientific approach to wellness

Helping You On Your Quest to Better Health

We provide spinal correction utilizing gentle chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Tara Bath has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

The chiropractic approach to healthcare is holistic, meaning that it addresses your overall health. It recognizes that many lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, rest, and environment impact your health. For this reason, chiropractors recommend changes in lifestyle' eating, exercise, and sleeping habits in addition to chiropractic care.

We look at the whole picture

Like other health-care providers, we follow a standard routine to gain information about the patient. We consult, review the case history, conduct a physical examination, and we may request laboratory analyses and/or x-rays. Unlike other health-care providers, however, chiropractic physicians also conduct a careful analysis of the patient's structure and pay particular attention to the spine. We also ask you about your life- Do you eat well? Exercise at all? How do you deal with stress? Do you have children? What do you do for work? And so on.

We seek the origin of the problem

Using this information, a diagnosis is made. Included in the diagnosis is the probable reason for your pain or discomfort. It is important to note that chiropractors seek the origin of the illness in order to eliminate it-we do not simply treat the symptoms.  If your roof is leaking, do you simply catch the drips in a bucket for years on end, or do you repair the roof to prevent it from leaking? Similarly, if the migraine headache you've had all week is being caused by misaligned vertebra and an irritated nerve, do you continue to take pain killers indefinitely, or do you realign the vertebra to prevent the pain? You get the picture.

We fix the origin of the problem

Chiropractors have a term for misalignments: subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the bones that protect the spinal cord. It's a leak in the roof. Or a kink in the wiring of your nervous system.  The severity of the subluxation can vary, and there are a number of potential contributing factors that can be physical, emotional, mental, or chemical. The subluxation can be caused by any number of incidents, from birth trauma to an auto accident to simple repetition or over-use.

Basic facts and FAQs about Chiropractic care:

  • Chiropractic care is safe for people of all ages, including infants and the elderly. Research shows that chiropractic care is one of the safest types of care available.

  • Chiropractic care is a licensed health care profession that uses manual therapy, such as spinal manipulation, to help the body heal itself. Other treatments may include exercise and nutritional counseling.

  • A chiropractic adjustment, also known as spinal manipulation, is a procedure where a chiropractor uses their hands or a small instrument to apply force to a spinal joint. The goal is to improve spinal motion and physical function.

  • Chiropractic care can help with a variety of health problems, including those outside of back problems. This is because chiropractic care improves nerve system function, which can improve the body's natural healing capacity.

  • During a chiropractic adjustment, lactic acid and other waste products may be released into the bloodstream. These substances can cause temporary discomfort or flu-like symptoms, but are generally harmless.

  • Here are some things you can do before your first chiropractic visit:

    • Note any pain points or aches

    • Drink water

    • Eat a light meal

    • Wear comfortable clothing

Our Commitment to Care

Patients seeking treatment at Stepping Stone Chiropractic with Dr. Bath are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern Chiropractic and acupuncture technique. Dr. Bath and the staff have a genuine concern for your well-being!

If you have not been to a chiropractor before and want to find out more, please call us at (804) 798-7575 to receive the answers to your questions from our experienced team. We also welcome referrals, so we invite you to share our chiropractic and wellness information with your friends and loved ones.

Come Visit Us!

Come see us at one of Stepping Stone Chiropractic’s two locations in Ashland and Richmond, VA. All of our locations offer chiropractic care and acupuncture. We offer chiropractic care, acupuncture, custom orthotics, lifestyle advice, and corrective exercises. Our Ashland location also offers an infrared sauna! Call today or book an appointment through our app.

 

Ashland, VA
403 England St, Ashland, VA

Open:
Tues & Thurs 7:30am - 5:30pm


*By appointment only

Acupunture

Chiro

Sauna

 

Richmond, VA
8913 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA

Open:
Mon & Wed 8am - 5pm
Fri 8am - 11am

*By appointment only

Acupunture

Chiro