1. Do you treat work related injuries?
Yes. Dr. Ough treats work related injuries, injuries due to auto accidents, personal injury and sports injuries.

2. Do you adjust children?
Many spinal problems seen in adults begin in childhood and children naturally enjoy chiropractic adjustments. Adjusting techniques are modified to fit the child's size, weight and unique spinal problems.

The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives. Even "natural" birthing methods can stress a still developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, poor appetite, breathing problems, and allergic reactions can be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine. Head support, followed by crawling, and baby's first steps should be followed by chiropractic checkups. The bumps and falls during this period of rapid growth may lead to serious spinal problems and a weakened immune system response. For older children, contact sports or repeated one-sided activities can interfere with proper growth during rapid stages of spinal development.

3. Is Chiropratic safe when you are pregnant?
Yes and regularly scheduled chiropractic checkups, combined with proper diet, exercise and personal hygene can enhance your well-being. Many women find their labor shorter and experience less discomfort when they receive chiropractic care. As the center of gravity changes, including the shifting of weight-bearing structures, and the laxity of connective ligaments, many pregnant women experience stress to the spine causing low back pain. Dr. Ough takes special precautions with adjustments using modifications to the table or adjusting techniques during each stage of the pregnancy.

4. Why do I need x-rays?
When recommended to a patient, x-ray offers an accurate record of the spine in order to visualize the location of spinal problems, reveal pathologies and degeneration, show a history of spinal stresses, confirms other examination findings, makes the adjustments more precise and record structural and functional progress. Albany Hill Health Center has x-rays available on-site.

The x-ray exposure is minimized by:

• Taking necessary views only
• Up to date equipment using the latest technology and safety features
• Regular inspections
• High speed film offering less exposure by using faster, more sensitive film
• High-tech timing devices that make exposure in 1/100th of a second more precise
• Wedges and shields that restrict the beam to the spine and significantly reduce exposure
• Government Certification (over 200 accredited hours of training); and
• Many years of experience