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Welcome To McDowell Chiropractic

Chiropractic Services on a mission is to save the United States of America one trillion USD per year on healthcare costs.

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Why McDowell Chiropractic?

We are dedicated to our field and love helping our patients. We do our duty with passion and love. We are not just a company that works to pay the bills we work to help you get back on your feet in better condition than you entered our office.

Testimonials

Virginia Voss

“Dr. Ben has able to help me become stronger in my posture by giving me the ability to stand up straight! That sounds pretty simple but when you have had a demanding job on your feet for years, there side affects. He has helped me with all of my symptoms with his great techniques and his treatment plans. I can now go to work and have my leisure time to be very enjoyable! Thank you Dr. Ben for helping me and my family!”

VeeShon Shammone

Dr. Mcdowell is great. Helped me tremendously.

Julie Kaden Black

I went to see Dr. McDowell after a car accident in February. Although he is still treating me, I cannot say enough good things about McDowell Chiropractic. From flexibility of scheduling appointments to the kindness of his staff, he has made this car accident experience a little easier to go through. Thanks, Dr. Ben! I am already feeling a million times better!!!

Our Location

Visit Our Roswell Location

MCDOWELL CHIROPRACTIC

1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 550
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 599-7139

Office Hours

Monday: 8AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM
Tuesday: 8AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM
Thursday: 2PM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM
Saturday: 8AM-12PM
Sunday: Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What Conditions do Chiropractors Treat?

Chiropractors care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. They are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches using their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractors also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions may involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. In addition, chiropractors offer advice to patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modification.

How Do I Select a Chiropractor?

One of the best ways to find a chiropractor is by getting a referral from a trusted friend, family member, colleague, or another healthcare provider.

Is Chiropractic Treatment Safe?

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest nondrug, noninvasive forms of health care available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following treatment from a chiropractor, but some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.

Neck pain and some types of headaches are treated through precise cervical manipulation. Cervical manipulation, often called a neck adjustment, works to improve joint mobility in the neck, restoring range of motion and reducing muscle spasm, which helps relieve pressure and tension. Neck manipulation, when performed by a skilled and well educated professional such as a chiropractor, is a remarkably safe procedure.

Some reports have associated high-velocity upper neck manipulation with a certain rare kind of stroke, or vertebral artery dissection. However, evidence suggests that this type of arterial injury often takes place spontaneously in patients who have pre-existing arterial disease. These dissections have been associated with everyday activities such as turning the head while driving, swimming, or having a shampoo in a hair salon. Patients with this condition may experience neck pain and headache that leads them to seek professional care at the office of a doctor of chiropractic or family physician, but that care is not the cause of the injury. The best evidence indicates that the incidence of artery injuries associated with high-velocity upper neck manipulation is extremely rare—about one to three cases in 100,000 patients who get treated with a course of care. This is similar to the incidence of this type of stroke among the general population.

If you are visiting your chiropractor with upper-neck pain or headache, be very specific about your symptoms. This will help your chiropractor offer the safest and most effective treatment, even if it involves referral to another healthcare provider.

When discussing the risks of any healthcare procedure, it is important to look at that risk in comparison to other treatments available for the same condition. In this regard, the risks of serious complications from spinal manipulation for conditions such as neck pain and headache compare very favorably with even the most conservative care options. For example, the risks associated with some of the most common treatments for musculoskeletal pain (i.e. over-the-counter or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and prescription painkillers) are significantly greater than those of chiropractic manipulation.

Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that overuse and abuse of prescription opioid pain medications is among the leading causes of accidental death in the United States.

Chiropractors are well trained professionals who provide patients with safe, effective care for a variety of common conditions. Their extensive education prepares them to identify patients who have special risk factors and to ensure those patients receive the most appropriate care, even if that requires referral to a medical specialist.

Does a Chiropractor Require a Referral from a Doctor?

A referral is usually not needed to see a doctor of chiropractic (DC); however, your health plan may have specific referral requirements. You may want to contact your employer’s human resources department—or the insurance plan directly—to find out if there are referral requirements. Most plans allow you to just call and schedule an appointment with a chiropractor.

Are Chiropractors Allowed to Practice in Hospitals or Use Medical Outpatient Facilities?

An increasing number of doctors of chiropractic are being recognized to admit and treat patients in hospitals and to use outpatient clinical facilities (such as labs, x-rays, etc.) for their non-hospitalized patients. Hospital privileges were first granted to chiropractors in 1983.

Do Insurance Plans Cover Chiropractor Procedures?

Yes. Chiropractic care is included in most health insurance plans, including major medical plans, workers’ compensation, Medicare, some Medicaid plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans for federal employees, among others. Chiropractic care is also available to active-duty members of the armed forces at more than 60 military bases and is available to veterans at more than 60 major veterans medical facilities.

How is a Chiropractic Adjustment Performed?

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the doctor of chiropractic’s intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractic physician typically uses his or her hands or an instrument to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. This often helps resolve joint inflammation and reduces the patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.

Is Chiropractor Treatment Ongoing?

The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the chiropractor a number of times. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that is conducted at home (i.e. taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks). A chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventive care thus making a certain number of visits sometimes necessary. Your doctor of chiropractic should tell you the extent of treatment recommended and how long you can expect it to last.

Why is there a Popping Sound When a Joint is Adjusted?

Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

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