What you need to know
FAQs about Chiropractic
From safety questions to insurance coverage, here are some of the questions we often get about chiropractic care.
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Are x-ray’s necessary?
Yes, x-rays are necessary for most conditions but are decided upon case by case basis. X-rays are taken for diagnostic purposes to ensure that the chiropractor is effectively and efficiently diagnosing each condition.
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Are chiropractor’s real doctors?
Yes, doctors of chiropractic are educated as primary contact health care providers with an emphasis on diagnosing and treating various conditions related to nerves and the musculoskeletal system. They complete 4 years of pre-med undergraduate college education followed by 4-5 academic years of professional study at an accredited chiropractic college.
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Are chiropractic results merely the result of the placebo effect?
No, chiropractic adjustments are very effective for many different conditions according to Consumer Report Health Rating Center for back pain treatments, chiropractic outperformed all other back pain treatments including OTC/prescribed medication and other therapies.
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What is the appropriate age for a child to be adjusted?
Our doctor has adjusted children as young as 2 weeks old. There is no minimum age for a child to be adjusted. Children can benefit from chiropractic care especially due to the high physical activity.
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Do insurance plans cover chiropractic treatment?
Yes, chiropractic care is covered under most insurance plans including medical group insurance, Worker’s compensation, and some Medicare policies.
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Is it safe to have your neck adjusted?
Yes, chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug free noninvasive therapy for the treatment of neuromuscular skeletal complaints. There are risks associated with all health care practices. With chiropractic care the risks are minimal. Neck-manipulation when performed by a skilled and well-educated professional is a remarkably safe procedure. Most patients feel some immediate relief. However, some may experience some mild soreness, aching, or stiffness. Very similarly to what one might experience after exercise. Very rarely with high velocity upper neck manipulation, a certain rare kind of stroke or vertebral artery dissection has been associated. However, evidence suggests that this type of arterial injury often takes place spontaneously in people whom already have pre-existing cardiovascular disease. The chances of the adjustment causing this is 1 in 100,000,000. These same dissections are associated with many every day activities such as turning their head while driving, swimming, and having their hair shampooed at the salon.
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I’m pregnant, can I see a chiropractor?
Chiropractic care is a safe and drug-free way to help pregnant women with their musculoskeletal pain that can commonly be associated with pregnancy. There are also certain techniques designated to establish balance in the pregnant women’s pelvis and reduce stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments.
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Do chiropractors actually crack bones?
No, what you are really hearing is the release of gas bubbles being released from your joints by the change in pressure.
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How many times a week should I be adjusted?
All treatment plans vary upon the patient diagnosis and well-being. There is no set time frame to conclude a treatment plan. Some patients in acute pain may need multiple visits in one week while others on wellness plan may be once or twice a year.
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What conditions can chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors care for patients of all ages with a variety of health conditions. Chiropractors are well known for treating patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches. However, they also treat patients with a wide variety of injuries and disorders in the musculoskeletal system involving the muscles, ligaments, and joints. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function.
