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Tracey Lee Curtis

Chiropractor

Dr. Tracey Lee Curtis is a Chiropractor practicing in Valparaiso, IN. Dr. Curtis specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Curtis seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Tracey Lee Curtis
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Accepting new patients

How often should I get adjusted by a chiropractor?

Hello, How often you get adjusted depends on a number of factors and starts with a complete health history and assessment. Acute situations are managed differently than chronic READ MORE
Hello,

How often you get adjusted depends on a number of factors and starts with a complete health history and assessment. Acute situations are managed differently than chronic so the doctor needs to examine and determine care when you are first scheduled.

Dr. Tracey

Is chiropractic treatment safe?

Chiropractic treatments are very safe. Chiropractors take a complete history and do a a physical assessment prior to adjusting, Many also take x-rays first. In addition there are READ MORE
Chiropractic treatments are very safe. Chiropractors take a complete history and do a a physical assessment prior to adjusting, Many also take x-rays first. In addition there are many adjusting techniques, some of which are very gentle and appropriate for all ages and conditions.

Should you rest after chiropractic adjustment?

Resting after a chiropractic treatment is not necessary, although some doctors use techniques that include a resting period post-adjustment and this can be beneficial for healing. READ MORE
Resting after a chiropractic treatment is not necessary, although some doctors use techniques that include a resting period post-adjustment and this can be beneficial for healing.

Do ankle sprains ever fully heal?

Ankle sprains affect the soft tissues around the joint, which can fully heal from many injuries. However, once an ankle sprain occurs correct movement needs to be restored to strengthen READ MORE
Ankle sprains affect the soft tissues around the joint, which can fully heal from many injuries. However, once an ankle sprain occurs correct movement needs to be restored to strengthen the joint and prevent future sprains.

How do you know if your ankle is out of place?

That depends on what sensations you are experiencing and exactly where as well as the history of the problem. A proper physical assessment is needed to determine the problem and READ MORE
That depends on what sensations you are experiencing and exactly where as well as the history of the problem. A proper physical assessment is needed to determine the problem and appropriate treatment.

Do you have to take your clothes off for chiropractor?

Chiropractic care is provided with clothing on, unless a medical gown is needed for examination.

Does chiropractic help spondylosis?

Chiropractic can help improve symptoms of spondylosis by realigning the joints so they can move and function better. Better function allows for less pain and less stress.

Can massage make a pinched nerve worse?

Nerve pain is often due to irritation, more than compression like a pinch. Depending on what is causing the irritation massage could help or increase the problem. A light massage READ MORE
Nerve pain is often due to irritation, more than compression like a pinch. Depending on what is causing the irritation massage could help or increase the problem. A light massage is quite helpful for most everyone and combined with a chiropractic evaluation and treatment is ideal to be sure the joints are aligned so the nerve can calm down and the muscles around it can work better.

Dr. Tracey