Frequently Asked Questions in West Seneca NY

Physical therapy is the treatment of various diseases or injuries using modalities such as heat, E-stim or laser along with exercise to allow the body to recover

Physical Therapists treat a wide range of conditions. Most commonly, a DPT will help patients recover after an accident or surgery.

A Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) are two separate professions that have a lot of overlap. Both professions help people recover from injuries any many of their treatments are similar. A DPT may manipulate a patient’s spine. A Chiropractor may recommend therapeutic exercises. Most commonly, a Physical therapist will render “active” care, whereas the patient is performing the stretch or exercise. Chiropractors tend to render “passive” care, whereas the Doctor is performing the treatment to the patient. – Adjustment or massage for example.

The bottom line: If you have a really good DPT and a really good DC, there isn’t much of a difference other than their diploma.

A chiropractic adjustment involves imparting a force into a joint to restore motion and reduce pain. This force applied to the joint may be a low force technique, such as using a special drop table or adjusting tool. Or, a high velocity-low amplitude (HVLA) technique which is done manually by hand.

Chiropractic treatment is very safe. To put it into perspective, a malpractice insurance policy for a chiropractor is only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. A malpractice insurance policy for a typical Medical Doctor (MD, DO) may be hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The number and frequency of appointment varies widely depending on your specific condition. A typical treatment plan usually consists of several times a week for a few weeks until the intensity and frequency of your condition is improved. After that, treatment may be once a week or every other week as you continue to improve.

The benefits of chiropractic care can include improved range of motion, less / no pain, improved tolerance to sit longer, walk further, stand longer and lift heavier. Patient’s typically experience better mood and improved quality of life when they are living without pain.

There are risks associated with any kind of treatment. Chiropractic is very safe. The most common side effects may be transient post treatment soreness that should resolve on its own. It is important to go through your medical history and conduct a proper exam to make sure you are a candidate for chiropractic care and reduce the possibility for complications.

Chiropractic adjustments should not be painful. Some techniques may cause some short-term discomfort while being performed. If you are at all uncomfortable, communication with the doctor is key.

Dr. Fuhrmann has helped thousands of people recover from auto accidents, injuries at work, sports injuries, to the simple “bent over to tie my shoe and couldn’t stand back up”. Dr. Fuhrmann uses a patient centered- evidence based approach. This means we take all the latest research and figure out how to help you, without trying to sell you unnecessary expensive treatment plans or gimmicks.

A typical visit to our office can be as short as a few minutes to 30 minutes or longer. It all depends on your condition and what we need to do to help you.

Chiropractors must earn a 4 year bachelor’s degree prior to earning their Doctor of Chiropractic degree. A typical chiropractor completes his education in 7 to 8 years of school.

Pregnant women can benefit greatly from chiropractic care. Dr. Fuhrmann has treated many pregnant women, including his own wife!

No, you can not become addicted to chiropractic care.

During an adjustment, the two articular surfaces of a joint are stretched apart causing pressure changes and tiny gas bubbles to appear. The sound it not indicative of a successful adjustment or not.

I am a chiropractor and I can’t even adjust myself.

Yes,- If you were in an auto accident, hurt on the job or have coverage with your personal
health insurance.

Yes, Chiropractic care can help with back pain! It is important to figure out the root cause of
your pain and develop a plan specifically to achieve your goals.

Yes, Chiropractic care can help with neck pain! It is important to figure out the root cause of
your pain and develop a plan specifically to achieve your goals.

Yes, Dr. Fuhrmann has helped hundreds of patients to manage, reduce or eliminate their headaches.

Physical therapy tends to be more of an active type treatment: The doctor has you perform the therapeutic activity. Chiropractic tends to be more of a passive treatment: The doctor preforms the therapeutic activity to the patient.

Yes, Chiropractic care can help with sports injuries! It is important to figure out the root cause
of your pain and develop a plan specifically to achieve your goals

Yes, Chiropractic care can help to improve posture! It is important to figure out the root cause
of your postural imbalances and develop a plan specifically to achieve your goals.

There are several different types of an adjustment and it varies widely between different patients. Some people require less force and a gentler technique, while others may require higher force to accomplish the treatment goals. The doctor will assess areas of your body and make small corrections to those segments to improve the motion of the joint and reduce discomfort.

Yes, Chiropractic care is safe for children. Dr. Fuhrmann has experience with children of all ages, from several minutes old (His own children) and through to adulthood.