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Dr. Heaton Asks some important questions of interest to Decatur residents - Chiropractor Decatur Dr. Heaton Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?
Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.
Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?
With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Decatur chiropractic practice.

Your First Visit to Our Decatur Practice

You will always feel welcome at Heaton Chiropractic Center!

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Upon entering Heaton Chiropractic Center, you will be greeted by our friendly and caring staff. My staff will ask you to fill out a few forms so we can analyze your health background. If you would like us to file your insurance for you please bring in:

  • I.D.
  • Insurance card
  • List of all medications

You will then have a private consultation with Dr. Heaton where he will do an examination which will consist of:

  • Orthopedic
  • Neurological
  • Chiropractic

He will then determine the types of X-Rays needed and start the X-ray process:

  • Spinal
  • Extremities

X-rays are used to not only rule out things such as fractures or other serious health problems. They are used to determine which chiropractic procedure would work best for you. Time is needed for the development of x-rays and diagnosing of your condition. Exam findings and x-ray reports will create a more acute strategy for determining both the type of adjustments and the number needed.

You will need to come in for a second consultation and on this consultation you will receive a detailed explanation of your x-rays.



Dr. Larry Heaton | (256) 351-8971
1406A Beltline Road SW, Decatur, AL