Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve probably typed a few of these into Google at 11 pm, half-convinced you’re diagnosing yourself with something dramatic. Chronic fatigue, dizzy spells, a jaw that clicks every time you yawn — the symptoms are real, but the answers online are usually generic. Here’s what you actually need to know, without the jargon.

IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids straight into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely. That means faster, more predictable absorption than a supplement you swallow. Bags are typically built around a goal — immune support, high-dose vitamin C, hormone balance, or recovery — with add-ons like glutathione or B6 layered in based on what your body actually needs.

Function Health is a membership-based lab testing platform that runs blood and urine panels through Quest Diagnostics locations across the US, covering more than 100 biomarkers a year. It’s a popular way to get a broader snapshot of your health than a standard annual physical offer. The catch? You get the data, but not always a clinician sitting across from you to explain what it means for your specific symptoms.

Panels generally cover hormones, thyroid function, metabolic markers, nutrient levels, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk factors. It’s a wide net. If you want that kind of lab data connected directly to a treatment plan — not just a dashboard of numbers — our diagnostic testing services fold results straight into your care from day one.

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and nervous system, using hands-on techniques to restore joint motion and take pressure off irritated nerves. It’s not all forceful twisting, either — gentler methods like mobilisation and drop-table work are just as effective for a lot of patients, especially around the upper neck and Atlas vertebra.

Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on discs and pinched nerves. It’s often used for herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, or chronic sciatica — sometimes as an alternative to surgery, sometimes just to buy a stiff back some relief.

Vertigo isn’t just “feeling dizzy.” It’s the sensation that you or the room around you is spinning, tilting, or moving when nothing actually is. It often comes with nausea, unsteadiness, sweating, and trouble focusing your eyes. Most cases trace back to inner ear or nervous system issues rather than anything more serious, though it’s worth getting checked out if episodes are frequent.

Yes — stress won’t necessarily cause vertigo on its own, but it can absolutely trigger or worsen an episode, especially if there’s already an underlying inner ear or nervous system imbalance. Tension in the neck and upper spine can also play a role, which is one reason structural care sometimes helps.

Often, yes. TMJ pain doesn’t always start in the jaw — misalignment in the upper neck, particularly around the Atlas vertebra, can throw off jaw mechanics too. Gentle mobilisation work aimed at that area sometimes eases clicking, tension, and pain that a mouthguard alone never touched.

Vibration therapy uses controlled, rhythmic movement to relax tight muscles, boost circulation, and support lymphatic flow. Whole-body versions stimulate strength and mobility with low impact, while targeted vibration tools work more like a focused reset for stubborn muscle tightness or scar tissue.

It depends on your feet, honestly. Custom orthotics start with a 3D scan of your arches, and pricing varies based on what that scan shows and what you need corrected. The best way to get an actual figure is a quick assessment — guessing at a price without seeing your feet would be doing you a disservice.

Acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles placed at specific points along the body’s meridians to calm the nervous system and reduce inflammation. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, research suggests acupuncture can help manage certain types of pain, and it’s commonly used for migraines, digestive issues, and stress-related conditions.

Many patients find it does. The needles themselves aren’t magic — they’re thought to calm an overactive nervous system, which can take the edge off anxious symptoms over a series of sessions. It’s not a replacement for other mental health support, but it fits well alongside it.

Not quite, even though both involve thin needles. Dry needling targets tight muscle knots at a shallow depth to release tension and improve movement, while acupuncture works along meridian points to influence energy flow and nervous system balance more broadly. Different theory, different goals.

Auricular therapy places tiny “ear seeds” on specific points of the outer ear that correspond to different areas of the body. It’s a low-key way to keep addressing stress, pain, or emotional balance between your regular visits — no needles required for the at-home wear.

Cupping uses suction to pull blood flow toward the surface, easing muscle tension and supporting lymphatic drainage. Those temporary circular marks people ask about? Normal — they’re just a sign of increased circulation, not bruising in the traditional sense.

Iontophoresis uses a mild electrical current to push anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving compounds through the skin into the tissue underneath. It’s especially useful for things like tendinitis, bursitis, or excessive sweating — conditions where getting medication precisely where it’s needed matters more than usual.

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