Frequently Asked Questions

What types of insurance and payments do you accept?

We accept all major insurance companies, auto insurance and workman's comp. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

What are the goals of chiropractic care?

The primary goal of chiropractic care is to restore the spine and joints to their natural position and motion without surgery. By doing this, we are able to:

• Improve the function of the nervous system
• Improve movement throughout the body
• Reduce pain
• Improve spinal function
• Improve our patients' overall health.

How does Chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by first restoring your nervous system. Through Chiropractic adjustments and other care techniques, nerve interferences caused by misaligned vertebrae are removed, thus allowing optimal nervous system function. Your nervous system then restores your body's health and wellness naturally.

Is Chiropractic care safe?

Chiropractic care is a precise procedure that has been perfected over years of training at a Chiropractic College and in clinical practice. Chiropractic care techniques are among the safest of all health care interventions because they are non-surgical, drug-free and present extremely low risk to the patient.

What should I expect during my first visit

• We will review your specific problem, including relevant past history and overall health.
• You will be asked to perform a variety of physical tests and movements to help identify the source of your problem.
• In some situations, other tests (such as X-rays) may be used to confirm the findings and to investigate for any underlying bone conditions or pathological developments.
• A diagnosis will be made, including a plan with specific treatments and/or exercises.
• If your problem cannot be adequately served through Chiropractic, we will refer you to an appropriate specialist.

Is it okay to see a Chiropractor if I'm pregnant?

Chiropractic care is not only safe during pregnancy, regular visits are also recommended to help maintain ligament flexibility, reduce lower back pain, promote proper balance and pelvic integrity and can even reduce delivery time.

Do Chiropractors treat infants or children?

Chiropractic care's drugless and preventive approach makes it perfectly appropriate for infants, children, and teenagers. A child's spine grows 50% in length during the first year. It is important to catch and correct any abnormalities early to prevent these from becoming more serious problems in later years.

What is an adjustment?

Chiropractic adjustments involve applying a specific force in a precise direction to a vertebra that is out of its correct position (subluxated). Once the location of the subluxation is identified, the direction and best way to correct the positioning can be determined.

The result is a movement of the spine that is performed either by hand or with an instrument. This movement may be quick or undetectable with low force techniques. The adjustment relocates the vertebra back into normal alignment and restores proper motion. Since there are many ways to analyze and adjust the spine, adjustments will vary from patient to patient.

Will my pain go away?

Most patients do find long-term relief or effective management of their pain after they complete the entire program of treatments. Continued home exercise and regularly scheduled chiropractic visits will help maintain the health or your nervous system and reduce the probability of recurrence.

Can I have Chiropractic care after back surgery?

It is not uncommon for for persons with back surgery to find their pain and symptoms to return months or years later. This happens so often that a special name, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) has been designated to this condition. Generally, these patients can still receive the benefits of chiropractic care without undue worry and often chiropractic care can prevent any further operations.

Can patients with Osteoporosis get chiropractic care?

The circumstances of each patient are taken into consideration every time a chiropractic care plan is developed, including patients with Osteoporosis. The methods selected for your care will be best suited to your age, size and conditions.