frequently asked questions
Holistic medicine is an integrative approach to healthcare that considers the whole person— physically, mentally, and emotionally. It embraces a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to healthcare, supporting the body’s natural healing process and aiming to address the root causes of illness, rather than merely treating symptoms.
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive and effective treatment for the neuromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractors enhance the interaction between fascia, nerves, muscles, ligaments, bones, and joints throughout the body. They commonly perform spinal or joint adjustments, using hands or instruments to align vertebrae, improve circulation, and restore nervous system and joint function. This stimulates natural healing, resolves inflammation, and reduces pain.
You may normally hear popping sensations during a chiropractic adjustment, which are simply gases, like oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, released from your joints.
Chiropractic is considered very safe when performed by a licensed and qualified chiropractor.
Children, infants, elderly individuals, adults, and pregnant females can all see their chiropractor for different needs.
It is a painless procedure, and the majority of patients feel almost immediate relief and an increased range of motion post chiropractic adjustment.
After the treatment, however, you might temporarily feel tired or sore, and some people might get mild headaches, which usually subside within 24-48 hours. You can apply ice pack and it’s recommended to drink plenty of water to help your body heal.
Chiropractors treat a wide variety conditions and injuries.
Here is a partial list of conditions that are treated/managed conservatively by Chiropractors:
- Disc bulges and herniations
- Nerve entrapments and pinched nerves such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Poor posture
- Joint dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Neck/Back pain
- Numbness / tingling in the limbs
- Headaches / Migraine
- Jaw Pain (TMJ)
- Acute or chronic neck and back pain
- Insomnia
- Sinusitis
- Sprains/strains
- Tendonitis/tendinosis such as rotator cuff injury, golfer’s, tennis elbow and Achilles pain
- Repetitive strain injuries that may be work or sport-related
- Myofasciitis/osis
- Chronic exertional compartment syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy-related pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Frozen shoulders
- Sports injuries.
- ADD/ADHD
Yes, Chiropractic care is grounded in evidence-based practices. One example is a systematic review published in the journal Spine by Qaseem et al. They found that spinal manipulative therapy, a common chiropractic technique, was effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with acute low back pain(2).
- Manual therapy
- Soft-tissue therapy
- Mobilizations
- Adjustment
- Traction
- Flexion distraction
- Kinesio-taping
- Nutritional and dietary recommendations
- ART/trigger point therapy
- Lifestyle counseling
- Other holistic therapies
- Electrical stimulation
- Therapeutic massage
- Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Orthopedics
- Scoliosis bracing
- Decompression for disc injuries
- Review of your medical history.
- Physical exam and thorough assessment of your musculoskeletal system.
- Chiropractic adjustment and other soft tissue or alternative treatments.
- Treatment plan and lifestyle recommendation.
- Filling in the form and sharing your medical history is important to help the chiropractor understand your overall health and any pre-existing conditions that may affect your treatment and allow for offering a tailored approach to your specific needs.
- Compliance with the treatment plan: Chiropractors often develop a personalized treatment plan for patients to follow. In order to achieve long term positive results, patients should agree to follow the plan as closely as possible, attending all appointments and adhering to prescribed exercises and therapies.
- Patience and commitment to the healing process: Healing and improvements may take time and usually require ongoing treatments. Patients should understand that their commitment plays an important role in the progress.
- Active participation in their health:
- Communicating with your practitioner about your concerns or changes in your symptoms to adjust your plan:
Our doctors:
Our team of chiropractors are all licensed by the National American or Canadian Board of Chiropractic Examiners and are highly skilled, with more than 18 years of clinical experience. They have different specializations and are certified in many techniques and treatments including decompression, scoliosis bracing, ART and orthotics, as well as alternative therapies such as acupuncture and cupping.
Our approach:
We provide a patient-centered holistic care to our patients, where the doctors spend enough time to diagnose, find the root cause of the problem and address the patient’s concerns. We understand the importance of caring for the whole person, as well as the need for personalized treatment that considers the unique environmental, physical, mental and genetic factors of a person to help people on their journey to health. Our vision is to promote health and raise the community’s awareness on natural and integrative medicine to treat and prevent illness.
Our Facility and services:
Earthy Center is the first, and currently the only licensed chiropractic practice, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the National Center of Alternative and Complimentary medicine (NCCAM). We thrive to provide the latest equipment and the most effective conventional and alternative therapies to support and facilitate the healing process. Besides chiropractic, our services include acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy, wellness care, functional medicine, massage therapy, scoliosis bracing and sports chiropractic.
Functional medicine is an evolution in healthcare for the 21st century, introducing a science-based, holistic and patient-centered approach to treat chronic conditions. FM practitioners, who come from medical, or healthcare professions delve into the patient’s medical history through comprehensive investigation, and utilize advanced lab testing and genetic analysis, to uncover the underlying causes of chronic conditions. The intricate interplay of factors such as environmental exposures, gut issues, and genetic vulnerabilities is considered to restore the body’s biochemical balance. Treatment plans are personalized, incorporating dietary and lifestyle adjustments, and natural therapies to treat imbalances and facilitate healing.
natural diet can influence our genetic expression to reverse chronic disease..
Studies showed that nutritional interventions in epigenetics can potentially reverse chronic diseases by altering DNA methylation and gene expression(3), while natural diets increase telomerase activity to support health and longevity(4). Functional medicine, including at renowned medical centers like Cleveland Clinic, is utilized in providing medical services to patients with chronic diseases.
Naturopathy is a form of holistic medicine that addresses the root cause of the disease and emphasizes the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. It utilizes natural therapies, tailored for the individual, including herbal medicine, nutrition, supplementation, detoxification, hydrotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and manual therapies.
Naturopathy treats various conditions, including, but not limited to, digestive disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, and other stress-related conditions. In numerous studies, naturopathy was seen to be effective against different chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease(5), allergies(6), hormonal imbalance(7), type 2 diabetes(8), depression and anxiety(9)
Osteopathy is a safe, gentle and comprehensive form of manual therapy that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and its overall function. It uses hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain, postural imbalances, and other conditions such as fibromyalgia, IBS, arthritis, and frozen shoulder. It also aims to improve the circulatory, nervous, and lymphatic systems, which can be beneficial for migraines, stress, and anxiety. Pediatric osteopathy specializes in treating infants and children, addressing conditions like colic and developmental delays.
Yes, many osteopathic techniques and interventions have been studied and validated through scientific research. For example, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders concluded that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) was effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with chronic low back pain(10).
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine involving the insertion of fine, thin needles into specific points along the body’s channels or meridians based on diagnostic and clinical reasoning. This stimulation targets areas of high electrical conductivity in the nerves beneath the skin and, over multiple sessions, triggers the release of hormones like endorphins. As a result, it can reduce inflammatory markers and promote healing for chronic pain and various conditions, including digestive, respiratory, and hormonal issues.
Yes, acupuncture has a growing body of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness. A metaanalysis published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that acupuncture was effective in reducing chronic pain conditions, such as osteoarthritis, chronic headache, and back and neck pain(11).
Brochure References
- Gouveia, Liliana Olim, Pedro Castanho, and Joaquim J. Ferreira. “Safety of chiropractic interventions: a systematic review.” Spine34, no. 11 (2009): E405-E413.
- Qaseem, Amir, Timothy J. Wilt, Robert M. McLean, Mary Ann Forciea, and Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians*. “Noninvasive treatments for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians.” Annals of internal medicine166, no. 7 (2017): 514-530.
- Tiffon, Céline. “The impact of nutrition and environmental epigenetics on human health and disease.” International journal of molecular sciences19, no. 11 (2018): 3425.
- Ornish, Dean, Jue Lin, Jennifer Daubenmier, Gerdi Weidner, Elissa Epel, Colleen Kemp, Mark Jesus M. Magbanua et al. “Increased telomerase activity and comprehensive lifestyle changes: a pilot study.” The lancet oncology9, no. 11 (2008): 1048-1057.
- Seely, Dugald, Orest Szczurko, Kieran Cooley, Heidi Fritz, Serenity Aberdour, Craig Herrington, Patricia Herman et al. “Naturopathic medicine for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a randomized clinical trial.” Cmaj 185, no. 9 (2013): E409-E416.
- Arbuckle, Jackie. “Severe allergic rhinitis, perennial sinusitis and antihistamine dependence resolved with naturopathic treatment: A case study and short literature review.” Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine29, no. 4 (2017): 142-148.
- Cramer, Elaine H., Paul Jones, Nora L. Keenan, and Betsy L. Thompson. “Is naturopathy as effective as conventional therapy for treatment of menopausal symptoms?.” The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine9, no. 4 (2003): 529-538.
- Bradley, Ryan, Karen J. Sherman, Sheryl Catz, Carlo Calabrese, Erica B. Oberg, Luesa Jordan, Lou Grothaus, and Dan Cherkin. “Adjunctive naturopathic care for type 2 diabetes: patient-reported and clinical outcomes after 1 year.” Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal 11, no. 6 (2012).
- Breed, Cindy, and Catherine Bereznay. “Treatment of depression and anxiety by naturopathic physicians: an observational study of naturopathic medicine within an integrated multidisciplinary community health center.” The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 23, no. 5 (2017): 348-354.
- Franke, Helge, Jan-David Franke, and Gary Fryer. “Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” BMC musculoskeletal disorders 15, no. 1 (2014): 1-18.
- Vickers, Andrew J., Emily A. Vertosick, George Lewith, Hugh MacPherson, Nadine E. Foster, Karen J. Sherman, Dominik Irnich, Claudia M. Witt, Klaus Linde, and Acupuncture Trialists’ Collaboration. “Acupuncture for chronic pain: update of an individual patient data meta-analysis.” The Journal of Pain19, no. 5 (2018): 455-474.
- Evans Jr, Marion Willard, Harrison Ndetan, V. Ka Sekhon, Ronald Williams Jr, Brittney Oliver, Michael Perko, and K. P. Singh. “Adult use of complementary and integrative approaches to improve athletic performance.” Altern Ther Health Med24, no. 1 (2018): 30-7.
- Deutschmann, Kyle Colin, Andrew Douglas Jones, and Charmaine Maria Korporaal. “A non-randomised experimental feasibility study into the immediate effect of three different spinal manipulative protocols on kicking speed performance in soccer players.” Chiropractic & manual therapies23, no. 1 (2015): 1-10.
- Deutschmann, Kyle Colin, Andrew Douglas Jones, and Charmaine Maria Korporaal. “A non-randomised experimental feasibility study into the immediate effect of three different spinal manipulative protocols on kicking speed performance in soccer players.” Chiropractic & manual therapies23, no. 1 (2015): 1-10.
- Huang, Weidong, Judith Howie, Alyx Taylor, and Nicola Robinson. “An investigation into the effectiveness of traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) for chronic stress in adults: a randomised controlled pilot study.” Complementary therapies in clinical practice17, no. 1 (2011): 16-21.
- Perciavalle, Valentina, Marta Blandini, Paola Fecarotta, Andrea Buscemi, Donatella Di Corrado, Luana Bertolo, Fulvia Fichera, and Marinella Coco. “The role of deep breathing on stress.” Neurological Sciences38, no. 3 (2017): 451-458.