
General Health & Wellness
The relationship of the nervous system (the primary control mechanism of the body) and the spine is the focus of chiropractic. The spine serves two primary functions; allows for freedom of movement and houses and protects the spinal cord. When the spine’s vertebrae become misaligned (either due to trauma or repetitive injury), the range of motion is limited and the nerves emerging from the spinal cord are compromised. This interruption of the nerve flow (also called subluxation), can lead to pain, disability, and a general decrease in quality of life. Doctors of chiropractic aim to remove this interference and restore normal nerve expression, hence restoring health.
What happens on my first visit?
On your first visit, you will meet with the chiropractor to discuss a thorough review of your health history as well as current health issues. After undergoing a physical examination, you may or may not take x-rays to determine the condition of your spine. Afterwards, we will schedule your next visit to review your case, go over x-rays, and undergo chiropractic care should you be a chiropractic candidate.
How Long Does It Take To Get An Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment does not take long. The doctor will evaluate your spine and determine when and where the bones in your spine require an adjustment. While this may not take very long, each visit will include meeting with the chiropractor to review your current level of functioning so that we are able to keep as up-to-date on your condition as possible.
Ready to Book Your Next Appointment?
Returning patient? You can schedule online. Just click below! New patient? Call or text us at (985) 774-9303 and we’ll be happy to schedule you.
Client Testimonials
Before I was pregnant I would visit Dr. Smith at her Slidell office for routine maintenance. I would basically visit every time my neck was stiff or my back would go out. I never thought about needing chiropractic care when I was pregnant until I started experiencing ligament pain. These pains would get so bad, it was hard to walk. After belly bands and other things would not work I called Dr. Smith begging for relief! Within one or two visits I was back on my feet.
Not only has she helped me, she has also helped my daughter. Playing the formula game with an infant was not fun. Her sleep was off, her belly full of gas and this momma was done! One day I was getting adjusted and she said, let me take a look. Let’s just say, from that moment on we made sure to get in atleast once a month. Dr. Kristin Smith is truly a wealth of knowledge that cares about her patients. Everyone I have sent there usually calls me and says something they’ve learned from her. I can’t recommend her enough. She truly is Slidell, La best chiropractor!
From the first visit that my wife and I had, to even the kids it's been great. The front office secretary is amazing. The customer service is top notch. She remembers names, kids, places you've vacationed too, goals etc. This is who you need as the first face people see when coming into a doctors office.
I haven't had any experiences with the other doctors, but they do at least acknowledge you when they enter the waiting room. Which by the way is never really long. Longest wait was maybe 15 min. And that's only because my whole family (5 of us) was going in to get adjusted.
Doc Kristen makes you feel at home, never really seems rushed, she's always looking for feedback as to your condition what works what doesn't. She never forces the crack unlike 2 other chiropractors I've seen....there's no "wing dinger"! (YouTube that Apparently you can make a mess doing that)
She's amazing it's just plain and simple. She seems to truly care about her patients. We've been seeing her for a couple of years now. She'll straighten you out!
I first visited Dr. Smith due to pregnancy pains.
She took the time out to get to know me and ask questions about where my pains were located, how severe they were, what triggered them, and how long I had been having them for.
She is super knowledgeable and gives in-depth details about why certain pains may be occurring and is never bothered by all of my questions.
After my second adjustment, I felt a huge difference and continued seeing her for weekly appointments.
Needless to say, I was able to give birth to my baby naturally with no pain medication and I give all credit to Dr. Smith for aligning my body and making labor and delivery smooth sailing!!
I recommend anyone, pregnant or not to see her as she will make your body feel more mobile and symmetrical.
My newborn is now a new patient of hers and I look forward to all the benefits chiropractic care will provide for my baby.
Thanks again Dr. Smith and staff!! You are always the highlight of my week!!!