FAQS
What makes Active Spine and Joint Center (ASJC) different from other chiropractic clinics?
Why should I see Dr. Hulme versus my family doctor for back or muscle pain?
Once I begin treatment, will I have to come back for a long period of time?
What is maintenance care?
Why do chiropractors adjust joints?
What can I expect on my first visit?
Is it safe to visit the chiropractor when I am pregnant?
What does chiropractic education consist of?
Will you keep my primary care physician informed of the care I receive from your office?
Can chiropractic help someone who has had back/neck surgery?
Can children be helped with chiropractic treatment?
Can chiropractic help children with ear infections? colic? asthma? bedwetting?
What makes Active Spine and Joint Center (ASJC) different from other chiropractic clinics?
We offer a unique combination of the most modern, clinically proven therapies which offer our patients quick, effective and long-lasting results. We provide patients with the research proven “gold standard” of care, consisting of adjustments, soft tissue treatments, rehabilitative exercise, and patient education. See our Treatment Info page for more information.
Why should I see Dr. Hulme versus my family doctor for back or muscle pain?
Dr. Hulme has successfully completed extensive studies and specialized training in musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, sports injuries, and rehabilitative exercise, allowing him to tailor an effective, personalized treatment program without the use of prescription medications or surgery.
Additionally, no health care profession is safer, more experienced, or achieves better results in treating back or muscle pain as do Doctors of Chiropractic.
Once I begin treatment, will I have to come back for a long period of time?
No. Returning patients to their active lifestyles in the shortest timeframe possible is one of our primary goals. First we will determine if chiropractic care can help you by taking a history, performing a physical examination and possibly refer for imaging. If we determine that chiropractic can be of benefit, then we will suggest an estimated, finite treatment period. If chiropractic care is not indicated, we will suggest other sources of help or refer you to another doctor. Every case is different and each person’s response varies.
What is maintenance care?
Many patients find periodic follow-up visits particularly helpful so that Dr. Hulme may monitor their body’s performance. Just as patients visit their dentist periodically to avoid major problems, many of Dr. Hulme’s patients return to ensure that small problems are corrected easily before they become more complex issues. However, you will never be required or pressured to receive maintenance care.
Why do Chiropractors adjust joints?
Adjustments restore motion to a joint and normalize its function. In most cases, other areas of the body that depend on it functioning normally will also benefit from adjustments. Medical textbooks will tell you that decreased motion in a joint leads to poor joint health and arthritis. Restoring motion to an area serves to improve the health of the joints and inhibits pain.
What can I expect on my first visit?On your first visit you will receive a comprehensive exam that will evaluate joint motion, muscle tension and function, as well as gait analysis or other dynamic tests. X-rays are sometimes needed for the average patient, and are required when an injury is suspected or the patient is 60 years or older. Most imaging will be performed nearby at Hendersonville’s Outpatient Imaging Center.
The first visit usually takes about an hour. If patients have not completed their paperwork at home, they are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.
Treatment will not ordinarily begin until the second visit.
Is it safe for me to visit the Chiropractor if I am pregnant?
Absolutely!!! Dr. Hulme is experienced at evaluating and treating the expectant mother as her body changes to accommodate the birthing process. Due to the effects of certain hormones, soft tissue work and rehab exercises are often more beneficial that adjusting, resulting in significant symptom relief for the mother. Dr. Hulme is trained in research-proven, pregnancy-related pain relief treatments which are completely safe for the baby!
Pregnant women are often not allowed to take certain medications for the discomfort of low back, mid back, or pelvic pain. Dr. Hulme will work hand-in-hand with your OB/GYN to provide a safe, natural and drug-free alternative to help alleviate the pain.
What does chiropractic education consist of?
Doctors of chiropractic are well educated and well trained. After completing the required pre-med undergraduate studies, chiropractors must complete a 3-4 year program at a government accredited chiropractic college. See below for a comparison of chiropractic education to that of a medical doctor.
Additionally, Doctors of Chiropractic must complete four sets of National Board Exams, as well as a Physiotherapy National Board. Chiropractors must then seek licensure through their State Board. Once licensed, chiropractors must complete continuing education hours each year, with over 20 hours per year being required in the state of Tennessee.
Comparison of educational requirements for Chiropractic and Medical Doctors
| Subjects | Class Hours Chiropractic Students |
Class Hours Medical Students |
| Anatomy | 540 | 510 |
| Chemistry | 165 | 325 |
| Diagnosis | 630 | 325 |
| Microbiology | 120 | 115 |
| Neurology | 320 | 110 |
| Obstetrics | 60 | 150 |
| Orthopedics | 210 | 155 |
| Pathology | 360 | 400 |
| Physiology | 240 | 325 |
| Psychiatry | 60 | 145 |
| Radiology | 360 | 150 |
| HOURS | 3,065 | 2,710 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIRED STUDIES | ||
| Spinal Manipulation Nutrition Physiotherapy Advanced Radiology |
Pharmacology Immunology General Surgery |
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| TOTAL HOURS | 4,485 | 4,250 |
Will you keep my primary care physician informed of the care I receive from your office?
Dr. Hulme routinely provides documentation to our patients’ primary care physician with permission from the patient. We also make a special effort to inform the medical doctor of any unusual condition or circumstance.
Can chiropractic help someone who has had back/neck surgery?
Chiropractic improves overall body function so it is often helpful for patients who have already had surgery. We treat many of these types of patients.
Can children be helped with chiropractic treatment?
Oftentimes, chiropractic treatment is beneficial for children/infants as well as adults. Children usually require fewer treatments as they respond quickly to care.
Can chiropractic help children with ear infections? colic? asthma? bedwetting?
Oftentimes chiropractic adjustments have helped children with these types of problems although we do not claim to treat them directly. The primary goal of chiropractic for children and adults is to restore spinal and extremity joint function which enhances the body’s nervous and immune system.
