Chiropractic Care in Geneva, Illinois
If pain, stiffness, or limited mobility is interfering with your daily life, chiropractic care may help. At Tailored Health, we provide personalized chiropractic care in Geneva, IL and the surrounding communities with the goal of improving joint mobility, supporting healthy movement, and helping you feel and function your best.
Every patient is different. Before recommending care, Dr. Evan Mojica takes the time to understand your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and goals so your treatment can be tailored to your individual needs.
What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on or instrument assisted treatment in which a chiropractor applies a controlled force to a joint, commonly within the spined, to help improve joint movement and function and influence the nervous system in a specific way.
Adjustments may also be used for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot joint regions! Not just the spine!
Depending on your needs and preferences, chiropractic adjustments may involve traditional manual techniques or gentler approaches.
At Tailored Health, your care is based on your examination findings, symptoms, comfort level, and treatment goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
What can Chiropractic Adjustments Help With?
People visit chiropractors for many different musculoskeletal concerns. Chiropractic care may be incorporated into a treatment plan for conditions and symptoms such as:
- Neck Pain
- Mid Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica and radiating leg symptoms
- Knee Pain
- Ankle and Foot Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Wrist and Hand Pain
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle tension
- Sports-related injuries
- Work-related discomfort
- Postural and movement-related discomfort
- General musculoskeletal pain
Whether your symptoms developed suddenly or gradually over time, the first step is determining what may be contributing to the problem.
How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?
Joints are designed to move through an appropriate range of motion. Injury, repetitive stress, prolonged positions, and other factors can sometimes contribute to pain, stiffness, or altered movement.
Chiropractic adjustments use controlled forces directed at specific joints. Depending on the patient’s condition, chiropractic care may be combined with other treatments, exercises, or recommendations designed to improve mobility and function.
Your chiropractor will determine whether adjustments are appropriate based on your history and examination.
Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments
Depending on the condition being treated and the individual patient, chiropractic adjustments may help:
- Reduce certain types of musculoskeletal pain
- Improve joint mobility
- Improve range of motion
- Reduce stiffness
- Support more comfortable movement
- Complement exercise and rehabilitation
- Help patients return to everyday activities
Results vary depending on the condition, severity, duration of symptoms, and other individual factors. Your chiropractor can discuss reasonable treatment goals after evaluating you.
What does a Chiropractic Adjustment Feel Like?
Most chiropractic adjustments are quick and controlled. You may feel pressure or movement during the adjustment.
You may also hear a popping or cracking sound. This sound can occur when gases within a joint are released as joint surfaces move. The sound itself is not what determines whether an adjustment was successful.
If you are nervous about being adjusted, don’t like the popping sound, or prefer a gentler technique, tell Dr. Evan Mojica. Your comfort and preferences can be considered when determining the appropriate approach to care.
What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit
Your first appointment at Tailored Health begins with learning more about your goals, discussing your symptoms and determining what treatment is appropriate for you.
The visit may include:
- A discussion about your goals, symptoms, and health history
- A thorough physical examination
- Relevant orthopedic, neurological, movement, or functional testing
- Order for Imaging or referral when clinically appropriate
- A discussion summarizing the findings and next steps for treatment
We encourage patients to ask questions so they understand their treatment options and what to expect from care.
Our Approach to Treatment
At Tailored Health, our goal isn’t simply to perform the same adjustment on every patient.
We are interested in looking at the root cause and any factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and develop a treatment plan around your individual needs.
Depending on your condition, your care may include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Mobility Exercises
- Stability Exercises
- Strengthening
- Corrective exercise
Our goal is to help you move more comfortably, improve function, and give you practical strategies that support your progress.
Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques We Use
At Tailored Health, we may use different chiropractic techniques based on your condition, preferences, age, and treatment goals.
- Extremity Adjusting
- Adjustments for the extremities (any joint not in the spine or ribcage). This can be extremely helpful for those dealing with issues beyond the spine. Dr. Evan Mojica regularly treats just as many extremity concerns as he does spinal issues with his patients!
- Motion Palpation Technique
- A technique that combines active joint assessment with effective joint mobilizations to improve motion.
- Diversified Technique
- One of the most commonly recognized techniques that uses hands-on adjustments for the spine. Notably, patients lay on their back, face up, for their neck adjustments.
- Gonstead Technique
- One of the most commonly recognized techniques that uses hands-on adjustments for the spine. Notably, patients sit upright for neck adjustments.
- Thompson Drop Technique
- An adjusting technique that uses the chiropractic table’s ability to drop. Many patients that prefer not to hear the “pop” like this technique the best!
- Instrument-Assisted Technique
- Adjustment technique that uses a hand-held adjusting tool. Commonly used to provide gentler force, particularly with young or elderly patients. One such tool is called an Activator.
Why Choose Tailored Health for Chiropractic Care?
Patients in Geneva, IL choose Tailored Health because we focus on individualized care and clear communication.
Personalized Treatment
Your care recommendations are based on your symptoms, examination findings, needs, and goals.
Experienced Chiropractic Care
Dr. Evan Mojica has spent over a decade in different areas of healthcare and is experienced with managing complex cases with patients that did not find success with their first (or even fifth!) provider. He works with all ages, and has helped those who are first learning how to move better to those that compete professionally. Dr Mojica believes that his patients should understand the root cause of their issues and feel empowered and in control of their health. He believes patients should be treated 1-on-1 with a doctor that takes their time to understand them.
Convenient Local Care
Our chiropractic office is conveniently located in Geneva and serves patients from St. Charles, Batavia, West Chicago, and surrounding communities.
A Patient-Focused Approach
We want you to understand what we’re doing and why. We’ll explain your options, answer your questions, and involve you in decisions about your care.
Frequently Asked Questions about chiropractic Adjustments
Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?
Chiropractic manipulation is generally considered safe when appropriately performed by a trained and licensed chiropractor, but no healthcare treatment is completely without risk. Your chiropractor will review your health history and evaluate whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for you.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
There isn’t one treatment schedule that’s appropriate for everyone. Recommendations depend on factors such as your condition, symptoms, examination findings, goals, and response to treatment. After your evaluation, your chiropractor can discuss a treatment plan appropriate for your situation.
Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
Many patients tolerate chiropractic adjustments well. You may experience pressure during an adjustment, and some people experience temporary soreness afterward. Let your chiropractor know about any concerns or sensitivities so the technique can be adapted when appropriate.
Why do I hear a popping sound during an adjustment?
The popping or cracking sound sometimes heard during an adjustment is commonly associated with changes in pressure and gas within a joint. An adjustment does not have to make a sound to be effective.
Can I see a chiropractor if I've never been adjusted before?
Yes. Many patients visiting a chiropractor are receiving their first adjustment. Your chiropractor can explain the process, answer your questions, and discuss treatment options before beginning care.
Do I need X-Rays before getting adjusted?
Not every patient needs X-rays. Whether imaging is appropriate depends on your symptoms, health history, examination findings, and other clinical considerations.
How do I know if chiropractic care is right for me?
The best starting point is an evaluation. Your chiropractor can assess your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate or whether another type of healthcare provider should be involved.
Schedule an Appointment in Geneva, IL
You don’t have to let pain or stiffness keep interfering with the things you enjoy.
If you’re looking for chiropractic care in Geneva, IL, contact Tailored Health to schedule an appointment. We’ll evaluate your concerns, explain your options, and develop a personalized plan based on your needs and goals.