Does my insurance cover chiropractic care?

How do I know if I need to see a chiropractor?

Pain is an awful thing. So many times pain gets in the way of doing the things we enjoy, or even the things we must do to get through the day. But more importantly, pain robs us of our most valuable commodity-our precious free time. Pain is a warning sign that something is wrong. Many people simply ignore pain, thinking that the problem will eventually just go away. Like so many other things in life, problems don't usually resolve without taking action. Instead, our problems typically get worse over time, especially when ignored.

As a chiropractic physician, my job is to determine the root cause of your problems, and to design a treatment program that uniquely addresses those problems. The only way that I can properly evaluate your concern is by doing an exam, and asking you the appropriate clinical questions about your problem. Each one of us is a unique and complex individual, and pain affects each one of us in a different way. As your doctor, my duty is to gather as much information about you as possible, so that I can address your individual needs. Once I have the appropriate clinical information, I will tell you if I feel that chiropractic care would benefit you. If I feel that yours is not a chiropractic case, I will tell you that too. Together we will discuss the best course of action in order for you get the critical care that you deserve.

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Does my insurance cover chiropractic care?

All insurance plans are different. However, several companies include chiropractic care under their employee insurance plans. Because all plans are different, we will call your insurance company to verify your chiropractic benefits. Whether you have good insurance, bad insurance, or no insurance, I will work with you to help you get the care that you need and deserve. Please bring your insurance card and driver's license with you on your first visit, so that my office staff can call your insurance company to verify coverage.

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What is a subluxation?

A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine.

These misalignments occur due to spinal trauma, auto accidents, slips, falls, sports injuries, and chronic poor posture. Subluxations affect your nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). When your spine is in proper alignment, information travels from your brain to the body and back again without disruption. When you have subluxation and your spine is NOT in proper alignment, information cannot travel effectively from the brain to the rest of your body. As a result, pain, numbness, tingling, headaches, tension, stiffness, and degeneration (arthritis) can occur.

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Does chiropractic hurt?

Chiropractic treatments and therapy do not usually hurt. Sometimes, there may be occasional discomfort. This usually comes from the muscles of the body trying to fight the proper alignment of the bones. Your muscles have been used to that poor position for a long time and/or are trying to protect the body and do not like change.

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I heard that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to keep going back. Is this true?

How often you see any doctor is up to you. Many patients often see the benefits of chiropractic care and enjoy the adjustments and chiropractic physiotherapies. That is why patients keep coming back over their lifetime.

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Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Chiropractic adjustments are incredibly safe. According to statistics, chiropractic care is safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. A thorough examination can reveal those rare people that an adjustment might be risky for.

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Why do newborns and children get adjusted?

Childbirth can be one of the most traumatic events to a person. Also, think of the normal growth and development of a child. They are born and have to build their muscles to hold up their head. They then slowly learn to crawl, walk, run, ride a bike, and do many other activities that include falling repeatedly in order to learn. Newborns and children respond great to adjustment, even better than adults. This is usually because they do not have the years of built up stress and poor posture that adults have to work through to get muscles and ligaments to change. A treatment plan for children usually only involves a few visits and then an occasional check up to endure that any of the tumbles they have taken in between visits have not caused any problems.

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What techniques and chiropractic physiotherapies do you offer?

At Well Adjusted Chiropractic, we offer many different types of techniques and chiropractic physiotherapies to accommodate our very diverse patient population. We try to choose those techniques and chiropractic physiotherapies that will be most effective for each individual.

Chiropractic techniques that are offered are Diversified, Activator, Thompson Drop, Gonstead, and Chiropractic Biophysics.

Diversified: This is a technique that uses the hands to adjust a patient.

Activator: This technique uses an Activator device to deliver a very precise and gentle adjustments.

Thompson Drop: This technique uses drop pieces on the table to assist in adjusting the patient.

Gonstead: This technique uses the hands to adjust the patient. We do not offer the knee chest table/adjustments.

Chiropractic Biophysics: This is a technique that bases treatment on repairing the basic structure of the spine to help relieve pain.

Chiropractic physiotherapies that are offered are Electric Muscle Stimulation, Cold/Ice Therapy, Ultrasound, Traction, Rehabilitation Exercises, Nutritional Supplementation and Ancillary Supplies.

Electric Muscle Stimulation: This therapy uses an electric pulse to relax the muscles and release the natural pain killers already present in our body.

Cold/Ice Therapy: This therapy uses cold/ice to decrease inflammation and muscle tension.

Ultrasound: This therapy uses ultrasonic waves to break up scar tissue, relax muscle spasms, and relieve trigger points.

Traction: This therapy is used to help restore the natural curves of the spine.

Rehabilitation Exercise: This therapy helps in the rebuilding of injured muscles around good alignment.

Nutritional Supplementation: This therapy is used to help induce proper nutrition for quicker healing and lifelong health.

Ancillary Supplies: This therapy includes any of the extra items that we might suggest to help improve your health.

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