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Personal care & professional expertise!

 At your first visit to Maximize Chiropractic, Clinic Director Dr. Tim Nicholl will meet with you personally to understand your medical concerns, lifestyle and goals. 

Dr. Nicholl will perform a medical evaluation and in depth- consultation. Upon clinical review, full x-rays and motion studies will be taken in order to specific the exact location of pain, discomfort, and spinal misalignment.

  • Many people go to the chiropractor because they are experiencing pain. During this first phase of care, our main goal is to get you out of pain and relief those symptoms. This typically requires visits three times a week for a couple of weeks.

    Most people are under the assumption that if they don’t feel any pain that there is nothing wrong with them; that they are healthy. Unfortunately, pain is not a good indicator of health. In fact, you may not experience any pain until disease or other conditions have become quite severe.

  • Just because your pain is gone does not mean your problem has been fixed, in fact most chiropractors regard the elimination of your pain and symptoms to be the easiest part of your care. In order to prevent a rapid recurrence of the symptoms, it is necessary to continue treatment to truly fix the problem.

    During the corrective care phase of your care, your frequency of office visits will reduce to two times a week for a few more weeks. Muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely to help prevent repeated injury.

  • Once your body has fully healed, routine chiropractic visits can help ensure that physical problems do not return. Usually a quick visit 1-4 times a month will maintain your new healthy spine. Just like continuing an exercise program and eating well in order to sustain the benefits of exercise and proper diet, it is important to continue chiropractic care as part of your healthy lifestyle.

I started going to Dr. Tim in Oct 2016 due to shoulder pain. He was able to not only help relieve the immediate pain, but explained and developed a plan to strengthen and correct underlying issues. He clearly explains the “what” and the “why” of the treatments and the exercises. I appreciate his vast, holistic knowledge, individual attention, and recommendations ranging from diet, ergonomics, stretches, essential oils and lifestyle. He’s so personable, humble and a joy to work with! He definitely gets 10 stars out of me and I well refer him to family and friends. Thank you Tim for making me feel so much better!

— Patient M. Morris

Structural Results

Post Treatment Cervical X-Ray

Pre Treatment Cervical X-Ray

Common physiological symptoms of cervical spine misalignment include: tension, fatigue, headaches, mobility challenges, and localized or general pain symptoms and that are often indicative of additional misalignment throughout the entire spine

Patient Testimonials

Corrective Care

Pediatric Care

Pregnancy Care

Auto Accidents

Resources & Patient Education

As modern Chiropractic Care continues to evolve, patient education and awareness serve as the foundation to a healthy wellness journey filled with understanding and compassionate care

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: Most health insurance companies do include chiropractic care in their benefits. However, oftentimes there are specific details that will need to be verified by all parties. Many insurance companies have large limitations on services and very limited definitions on what type of services are covered within your insurance plan. The best way to find out is to have our expert insurance team at Maximize Chiropractic perform a complementary verification of coverage details.

  • A: Yes, we see that the majority of our members have health insurance that does not include, or has great limitation on chiropractic. Our office works directly with a Compliant Coupon program that allows us to give discounts on care; thus making it affordable to the member.

  • A: For adults we start with a private consultation with the doctor and then proceed with a detailed spinal examination. To ensure individual results and expert care, we finish with comprehensive spinal x-rays to asses function and structure of the spine.

  • A: For pregnant members, we begin with a private consultation with the doctor and proceed to a detailed spinal examination. To safely care for both mother and baby, we finish with a computerized posture assessment to outline structural concerns as this is the second best way to look at the spine without the use x-rays.

  • A: For infants and children we start with a private consultation with the doctor and proceed with a detailed spinal and neurological examination.

    After an initial appointment and assessment for all new patients, the doctor will set up a private consultation to review both the examination and x-ray details. Following this comprehensive review, the doctor will give specific, individualized recommendations that include time and frequency of chiropractic adjustments, as well as review all associated costs and insurance contributions.

  • A: If involved in an auto accident, you may choose to work with your insurance (MedPay) or with the other party's insurance. Upon your initial appointment, our insurance experts will contact all parties involved and determine which insurance structure will work best for you. A comprehensive review will occur prior to services being rendered.

  • Chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment for pregnant women as it is a drug-free and non-invasive form of treatment. A pregnancy chiropractor, who is trained to work with pregnant women, will work with you and will adjust their techniques accordingly to help to relieve pain and discomfort throughout your pregnancy.

    A prenatal chiropractor can also assist you during pregnancy to help you prepare for childbirth. He or she will use techniques suited for you that can help to align the pelvis and spine and reduce stress on the body. If you are considering chiropractic care during pregnancy, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider first to make sure it is right for you.

  • The webster technique is a chiropractic procedure that is used to help with breech presentations (when the baby’s feet or buttocks or both are in place to come out first during birth), which helps with positioning the baby. This technique involves adjusting the position of the pelvis and lower back, which can also help to reduce pain and improve the function of the pelvis and spine. Some research has shown that the webster technique can be effective in treating back pain during pregnancy.

    However, more studies are needed to confirm these results. Hence, it’s always best to consult someone who’s well-versed in chiropractic for pregnant women. Overall, the Webster technique is considered safe for both mother and baby, and it may be an effective treatment option for pregnant women who are experiencing back pain.

  • OBs recommend the webster technique for pregnant women during the third trimester. This can help with normal delivery. Ultimately, it is up to the individual chiropractor to determine when the technique will be most effective for each patient.

    At Maximize Chiropractic, we evaluate a patient first to see which treatment will fit them best for better results.

  • Cranial Facial Release or CFR is an endo-nasal “balloon assisted” cranial adjusting technique. It’s used for treating a variety of respiratory, neurological and structural conditions. It can also offer relief from common breathing problems such as snoring, congestion, and sinusitis.

  • Corrective chiropractic is a specific type of chiropractic care that is focused on correcting structural problems in the spine and other joints. This type of chiropractic care often uses specialized techniques done by seasoned chiropractors to achieve results. Corrective chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and chronic pain. If you are experiencing any of these problems, corrective chiropractic care may be able to help.

  • Yes, corrective chiropractic care is safe for children of all ages. It is a gentle and non-invasive form of care that can help improve your child’s overall health and well-being. Pediatric chiropractic care can help alleviate a variety of conditions such as colic, ear infections, allergies, and asthma.

  • The atlas is the first vertebra in your spine. It is a small bone that sits on top of your neck and supports your head. The atlas can become misaligned due to injury, stress, or poor posture. When the atlas is misaligned, it can put pressure on the nerves that travel from your spinal cord to your brain. This can lead to a variety of problems such as headaches, neck pain, and dizziness. Chiropractic adjustments can help to align the atlas and provide long-lasting pain relief.

  • The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) is a professional organization that focuses on the evolving science of prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care. The ICPA offers resources, training, and support to chiropractors who specialize in caring for pregnant women and children. Maximize Chiropractic is the only chiropractor in the greater Sacramento, CA area that is ICPA-certified, which means our team has the specialized training and knowledge needed to provide gentle, safe, and effective care for expectant mothers and young children.

  • Prenatal chiropractic care is a safe and gentle form of care that can help alleviate many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy such as back pain, headaches, and nausea. A prenatal chiropractor can help prepare your body for labor and delivery by keeping your pelvis aligned and balanced. Maximize Chiropractic offers specialized prenatal chiropractic care that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each expectant mother.

  • Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when the head is suddenly and violently jerked forward or backward. This can damage the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck and cause the spine to become misaligned. Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Whiplash is often caused by car accidents, but can also be the result of a fall, a sports injury, or a physical assault. If you are looking for a trusted auto accident chiropractor in Sacramento, CA, look no further than Maximize Chiropractic. Our team of experts can provide comprehensive care following a car accident, including whiplash treatment, to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.