Golden Given Chiropractic P.S.

Misalignments, referred to as subluxations, will often restrict normal nerve flow to the affected area. Therefore, after an adjustment, many people report feeling a surge of energy, more limber, and relaxed. Some soreness can be expected, although it is normally very mild and temporary.

Everyone will react to a chiropractic adjustment differently. Some soreness can be expected as the body adjusts to corrected alignment, though it is normally very mild and temporary. The fluids and toxins that accumulated around the site of subluxation have been cleared by your chiropractor. If you feel unusual, contact Golden Given Chiropractic P.S. for the answers.

No, chiropractic care does not hurt. In some instances, you may feel slight discomfort as a chiropractor manually manipulates a joint or positions your body to perform an adjustment. However, this discomfort is momentary and will subside once the manipulation is complete. Contact our professional Tacoma chiropractors to learn more today.

To a certain stage, all chiropractic care is ongoing. For example, if you are visiting a chiropractor to address specific pain or post accidental damage, it can take several visits to repair the damage. These visits, as well as what treatment will be used, are all outlined in the treatment plan that you create with your chiropractor. For massage therapy, it is recommended not less than 10 visits. And the patient will notice some effect.

Absolutely not. Chiropractic adjustments should only be performed by a licensed chiropractor. Adjustments apply a specific force in a specific direction to a specific joint. Therefore, it is essentially impossible to adjust oneself safely or accurately.

It’s used for healing specific problems such as limited mobility, injury recover, low back pain, chronic muscle pain, and more. Deep tissue massage breaks down “knots” and scar tissue that can disrupt blood circulation and cause pain. Benefits include: Reduces stress Improves joint mobility Eases back pain Lowers high blood pressure Muscle rehab Breaks down scar tissue Lessens chronic pain

Yes, we are proud to offer swedish massage.

Massage therapy can play an important role in the patient's recovery process, helping to improve nerve function and joint mobility

Chiropractic manipulation is an effective method to restore proper joint motion as well as decrease inflammation and pain. More normal joint range of motion is critical to more complete healing following an injury. Dr. McCourt specializes in manual adjustment and expertly adjusts the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot joints and soft tissues.

Applying gentle pressure around the affected area may help relieve tension, and a full body massage can help the muscles relax.

They both can help alleviate the pain that is disrupting your quality of life. But Chiropractic care address the spine and its alignment and massage therapists are more focuses on the muscles.

With an adequate schedule and a serious pain problem, suggested visits to your chiropractor may increase to two or three trips a week

Chiropractors treat conditions related to your body's structure. Their goal is to relieve pain and improve function

Chiropractic manipulation is an effective method to restore proper joint motion as well as decrease inflammation and pain. More normal joint range of motion is critical to more complete healing following an injury.

Massage therapy can do more for you than ease your muscles, clear your conscience, and improve your mood. Research has shown that regular therapeutic massage can help to: relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles; enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow; improve circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs; lessen depression and anxiety, and improve joint flexibility.

Yes, we offer a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Hi, our office is located in Tacoma, WA.

An adjustment will not only restore proper joint motion but it will also help decrease inflammation and pain directly in the joint and surrounding musculature.

Yes, we are proud to provide work injuries treatment in Tacoma, WA.

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We gladly offer Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release and more.

Yes, we are proud to provide treatment for injuries due to motor vehicle accidents in Tacoma, WA.

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Yes, we are proud to offer massage therapy in Tacoma, WA.

Yes. Dr. McCourt goes over exercises that will help and are specific to the issues that you have.

How long it takes to see results varies. In most cases, less pain and increased range of motion are seen in 1-2 visits. The amount of care you need depends on how badly you are injured. Maintenance care is often a great idea to keep you loose and feeling less stress in your neck and back areas. However, maintenance care is always your choice.

Yes. We have a digital x-ray machine in our office. If x-rays are needed, we will take the necessary views and go over them right after we take them.

Yes, we offer free consultations. Dr. McCourt will sit down with you and talk with you about the issues you are having. You will fully understand what the care will cost and if Dr. McCourt thinks he can help you before any cost to you will be incurred. If it turns ut that you do not have insurance coverage for chiropractic, Dr. McCourt's office can work out a payment plan.

Yes. We are accepting new patients. We will treat patients who are on a "waiting for settlement basis" for your motor vehicle collision, slip and fall injury, or other types of personal injury.

No. We cannot guarantee results. Dr. McCourt has been treating patients for 28 years and can usually tell if he can help you following your free consultation. A very high percentage of the cases that come to Dr. McCourt have great results.

Yes. We offer discounts for paying cash for your care at the time of services.

If your insurance does not cover chiropractic, our office will work with you on a payment plan.

Yes. Treatment is usually rendered on the first visit unless we find something that needs further investigation or a different type of treatment.

The first visit is typically the longest visit and ranges from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.

No. You do not have to fully disrobe to receive a quality massage. Our massage therapist will work with whatever your level of comfort is.

The frequency of care depends on many factors. The need for massage therapy and the frequency of care will be decided once these factors are understood.

X-rays are only taken of the injured areas. Current x-rays have very small doses of radiation and the benefits of taking the views far outweigh the risks. If you are pregnant, x-rays will not be taken of the lower back. However, x-rays can still be taken of the neck and upper back with protective measures in place – your belly will be shielded with a lead apron to protect the baby from being exposed to radiation.

The popping noise that is heard following an adjustment is the quick release of air bubbles that form in the joint spaces. The reason an “audible pop” is important, is that it lets the treating doctor know that motion between two joints is being obtained. If a better range of motion can be obtained, then more healing can take place.

Yes. Children respond very well and quickly to chiropractic care in most cases.

Dr. McCourt has used the Gonstead and Diversified techniques successfully for 28 years. Gonstead is a very specific type of adjusting technique that uses x-ray, range of motion testing and systematic analysis to identify spinal issue and then applies very specific adjustments to obtain better joint range of motion. Diversified technique is a system of adjusting that is more generalized than Gonstead, but works very well early on in a patient’s treatment plan. You can’t always adjust the most serious joint issues initially due to spasms and pain, but a little more general method is of very good use to obtain increased joint range of motion until a thorough, more specific adjustment can be obtained.

Dr. McCourt uses two chiropractic techniques – Gonstead and Diversified. These are both manual adjustive techniques that are performed with the hands. Dr. McCourt uses these techniques because they are great at obtaining and maintaining increased spinal joint range of motion. Increased and more normal joint range of motion promotes better and more complete healing.