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“Dr. Jacobs has been instrumental in my healing and recovery process.  Her
treatments are accurate, complete and thorough.  I highly recommend her.”

–Donna Wilkinson
Running Back D.C. Divas
National Women’s Football Association

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I suffered a weight-lifting injury to my left shoulder which resulted in a strength decrease of 50% and which was accompanied by near-constant sensations of numbness and ‘pins & needles.”
After 3 weeks, the numbness had become less regular, but the weakness persisted. And I happened to walk into Jacobs Chiropractic in search of a massage, determined that this would help me.
Within a few minutes, Dr. Jacobs had diagnosed my problem as being a dislocation of the left clavicle, and also deterioration of the cervical bones in the neck.
I began chiropractic care under her direction that same afternoon. Later that same week, x-rays from an orthopedist confirmed her earlier diagnosis.
In the 2+ weeks I have been under her care, the numbness has all but entirely subsided. I might feel the sensation for a few seconds every couple hours, whereas prior to this, I had been feeling some numbness sensation at nearly all times.

Strength is also returning to my left shoulder.
I could not possibly be more delighted with the care i am receiving from Dr. Jacobs. Perhaps more importantly, I leave each brief session with her with a better understanding of the injury, exercises and strategies to help the recovery, and deepening satisfaction in knowing that taking the initiative to walk into her door was a very smart thing to do.
I would enthusiasticly recommend Dr. Jacobs to anyone.”
Most sincerely and with thanks,
Todd C. Stromberg
Alexandria, VA

Local Chiropractic Care – Frequently Asked Questions

What is chiropractic care?

There’s nothing mysterious about chiropractic. It’s a natural method of health care that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems, rather than just treating the symptoms. Chiropractic is based on a simple but powerful premise. With a normally functioning spine and healthy nerve system, your body is better able to heal itself. That’s because your spine is the lifeline of your nervous
system. It controls feeling, movement, and all function through your body.

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring your body’s inborn ability to be healthy. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill health. The chiropractic approach to better health is to locate and remove interferences (subluxations, misaligned vertebrae) to your nervous system. With improved spinal
function, there is improved nervous system function. The goal of the chiropractor is to remove interference that may be impairing normal health through specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing your body to heal itself. A healthy spine and a healthy lifestyle are your keys to optimal health!

What type of education do chiropractic doctors receive?

Doctors of Chiropractic are well educated. Chiropractic education and medical education are similar in many respects and different in others because chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery, and medical doctors do not correct vertebral subluxations. After graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree, each candidate passes the demanding four part National Board
Examinations. Then, doctors apply to a governmental or professional licensing board and pass a still more difficult test before being granted the privilege to practice. A chiropractor’s education, however, never ends. Most doctors complete regular postgraduate instruction for license renewal and to stay current on the latest research and adjustment techniques.

What is a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is subluxated, “locked up,” or not moving properly. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to eliminate interference to the
nervous system, improving spinal function and overall health. “Gentle spinal adjustments boost your body’s immunity”

Do children need chiropractic care?

Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked for vertebral subluxation. Naturally, chiropractic adjusting procedures are adapted for the child’s spine. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off can be traced to the spine. Health problems that emerge in adulthood could often be prevented by having your children’s spine checked by
a chiropractor early. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and are healthier than their peers.

Are all patients adjusted the same way?

No. The doctor evaluates each patient’s unique spinal problem and develops an individual course of care. Each chiropractic adjustment builds on the one
before. The resulting recommendations are based upon years of training and experience. Each patient’s care is uniquely different from every other patient

Is chiropractic safe?

Yes. Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. As proof, one merely has to compare malpractice rates between
chiropractors and other health care professionals. Chiropractors’ malpractice premiums are a small fraction of those for medical doctors.

What causes the sound during an adjustment?

Actually, adjustments do not always produce a sound. Often, however, adjustments do create the sound of a spinal “release,” or “popping” sound. The
sound is caused by gas rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created when the joints are slightly separated. This sound is painless and totally harmless.

Yes. We can take the face off your pin-up girl to have it redone. We can take just the name off the banner across your heart. Our lasers are very accurate.

Can I adjust myself?

No. Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force, applied in a specific direction to a specific joint, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself
correctly and accurately. It is possible to turn or bend or twist in certain ways to create a “popping” sound that sometimes accompanies a chiropractic
adjustment. Unfortunately, this type of joint manipulation is usually counterproductive, often making an already unstable spine even more unstable,
and can sometimes be dangerous. Adjusting the spine is not for amateurs!

Is chiropractic care addictive?

No. If only it were, there would be more healthy people around and chiropractors would not get patients who last saw a chiropractor “a few years ago when their back went out.” It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed, and
more energetic as a result or regular chiropractic care. Chiropractic is not addictive, however, good health is

Is it OK to see a chiropractor if I’m pregnant?

Anytime is a good time for a better functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patients size, weight, age, and condition of health.

Can a person who had back surgery see a chiropractor?

Yes. It’s an unfortunate fact that up to half of those who had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years later. They
then face the prospect of additional surgery. This too common occurrence is know as “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.” Chiropractic may help prevent repeated back surgeries. In fact, if chiropractic care is initially, utilized back surgery can often
be avoided in the first place.

Our Doctors & Staff

Dr. W. Jean-Luc uses a “whole person approach”. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. W. Jean-Luc is able to help you accelerate and/or
maintain your journey to good health.
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