Introducing Fulton Chiropractor Dr. Patrick Nicholson

Fulton, New York Chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Nicholson

An adjustment? What the heck is that?
All I knew was my neck hurt and I had headaches. I knew my brother had a friend who was a chiropractor. I had tried everything else and nothing worked so I was ready to try anything. I decided to make my first appointment.

As I followed his care plan and recommendations, I felt the doctor did an excellent job of making my neck feel better. What I was astonished by was how much and how quickly my headaches began to disappear. That blew me away! To think a misaligned vertebra in my neck could make that much of a difference in my health. From that point on I knew what I wanted to do in life --help people achieve their optimal health through chiropractic care!

I am one of eleven children (all high academic achievers). My father was an attorney as were two siblings. The rest of the family was also schooled in traditional professions: nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, police officer, 2 college administrators, financial planner, computer consultant, etc… I knew that going to school for something so “different” would draw some skepticism. Sometimes you just know what you were meant to do and makes your commitment even stronger. I was in my junior year at Nazareth College when I had my first chiropractic experience. I graduated from there in 1993 and headed to Chiropractic College (I was on a mission!!!). If I thought college was tough, I had no idea what waited for me in Chiropractic College! Classes were long, tough, and demanded your time and energy. I graduated with my Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1997.

With my family background and education I learned to subscribe to a very simple practice philosophy. Treat each patient as I would my family. Not only does this mean with clinical excellence, but also with the value and respect you would give a family member.

On my days off you can find me doing a number of things. I am avid runner and do so 5-6 days a week (usually around 4-6 miles) I love most sports but mainly basketball where I played right through college and still compete in local leagues. The thing I enjoy most is spending quality time with my wife Jennifer and our three beautiful children: Bailey, Seamus and Myra.

I consider myself and excellent listener and I hope I get the opportunity to meet you in person and discuss your specific health challenge. Give our office a call, or email us using the link below to arrange a time to explore your options.

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Dr. Nicholson Asks some important questions of interest to Fulton residents - Chiropractor Fulton Dr. Nicholson Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a Fulton parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.