Questions We Get Asked Most

These are the questions people actually call and ask, answered plainly. If yours is not here, call (725) 255-7333 and someone will answer it directly.

Peripheral neuropathy

Can a chiropractor treat peripheral neuropathy?

Chiropractors can evaluate and treat peripheral neuropathy within their scope of practice, and in Nevada that includes the testing, physical therapies, and circulation-directed treatments we use. What we do is measure nerve function objectively, identify where circulation to the nerve is compromised, and treat that. We do not manage diabetes or prescribe medication, and when the underlying driver needs medical management we say so and coordinate with your physician.

What does a neuropathy evaluation actually involve?

We test six sensory channels on each foot: cold, pinwheel, 10-gram monofilament, vibration, heat, and electrical sensation, plus balance. Those scores convert to a sensory-loss percentage and a severity rating. We also take thermal images showing circulation in the feet and legs. You leave with a written report whether or not you start care, and repeat testing during treatment shows whether anything is changing.

Why do my symptoms start in my toes?

A single nerve running from your spine to your big toe is about three feet long, and the far end is the most metabolically demanding tissue in the body to supply. Any shortfall in blood flow shows up there first. That is why neuropathy follows a stocking-and-glove pattern, starting at the toes and moving upward, almost regardless of cause.

How long does neuropathy treatment take?

Peripheral nerve fibers regrow at roughly a millimeter a day under good conditions, about an inch a month. That sets the pace, and it is why programs are measured in months rather than weeks. Anyone promising a fast answer is not describing how this tissue behaves.

Spinal decompression

What is non-surgical spinal decompression?

You lie on a table wearing a harness, and a motorized unit applies controlled traction to a specific spinal segment in cycles of pull and release. The goal is to unload the disc, open the space around an irritated nerve root, and restore the pressure changes that move fluid through a tissue with no blood supply of its own. Nothing is cut and nothing is injected.

Does spinal decompression hurt?

It should not. Most patients describe a gentle stretch and find sessions uneventful enough that they read or close their eyes. If a session is painful, the settings are wrong and we adjust them.

Who should not have spinal decompression?

Progressive weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, or saddle numbness are surgical situations that need urgent medical evaluation, not a decompression table. Certain fractures, tumors, advanced osteoporosis, and some prior spinal instrumentation also rule it out. We screen for all of this before starting, and we will tell you and help you get where you need to go.

Is decompression better than surgery or injections?

All three can be good options and each has situations where it is the right answer. What distinguishes decompression is that it is the least invasive of the three, and trying it changes nothing structurally. If it helps, you will generally know within a few weeks. If it does not, surgery and injections are both still fully available. That is not true in the other direction.

Car accidents and personal injury

How soon after a car accident should I be seen?

Within the first day or two, even if you feel alright. Soft tissue injury runs on an inflammatory timeline, so stiffness and pain typically build over the first 24 to 72 hours and are often worst on the second morning. Early evaluation also creates the documentation record your claim will depend on later.

My car was barely damaged. Could I really be hurt?

Yes. Federal standards require bumpers to survive low-speed impacts without vehicle damage, and a bumper that does not crush absorbs less energy, which means more of it reaches the occupant. Crash research going back decades has repeatedly found vehicle damage to be a poor predictor of occupant injury.

Do you work with attorneys and on liens?

Yes. We handle attorney and lien cases routinely and coordinate with your attorney and other treating providers throughout care. If you do not have an attorney and want one, we can point you toward firms that handle these cases.

Getting started

Do I need a referral to be seen?

No. Nevada is a direct-access state for chiropractic care, so you can call and schedule yourself. Some insurance plans have their own referral requirements, which is worth checking with your carrier.

Which of your offices should I go to?

Whichever is closest. All three run the same program with the same equipment and protocols. Henderson is at 1010 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 100, phone (725) 255-7333. Southwest Las Vegas is at 7160 Rafael Rivera Way, Suite 325, phone (702) 430-8099. North Las Vegas is at 3930 W. Craig Road, Suite 105, phone (702) 389-3873.

What are your hours?

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Same at all three offices.