Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does a chiropractor do?
2. What education do chiropractors
have?
3. How long will I have to keep going?
4. What types of conditions do chiropractors
treat?
5. Is it affordable? Will my insurance
cover it?
1. What does a chiropractor
do?
A doctor of chiropractic locates and removes
small misalignments in the spinal column. These misalignments
of the vertebrae, called "subluxations," cause spinal nerve
stress and irritation to your whole nervous system. They obstruct
the flow of nerve impulses throughout the body, impede the
proper functioning of the body, and decrease quality of life
by causing pain and stress. Since nerves run throughout the
body from the spine, by adjusting the alignment of vertebrae,
chiropractors can both restore range of motion in the spine
as well as get the nerve impulses flowing to other organs
in the body. All adjustments are unique. We draw from seven
adjustment techniques in our clinic but all of them are accomplished
by hand and none of them involve medication-it's a 100% natural
science.
2. What education do chiropractors
have?
Chiropractors have a minimum of seven and
a half years post-secondary education. At the end of the program,
which includes both the hard sciences of anatomy, physiology,
and biology as well as the philosophy of chiropractic, we
are awarded the degree Doctor of Chiropractic. We master a
whole range of techniques that we learn to adapt to each patient's
individual needs.
3. How long will I have
to keep going?
Many patients originally come in for treatment
for a specific problem, thinking that as soon as they start
to feel better they will stop the treatment there. However,
often people find the care so beneficial and the quality of
life so improved that they choose to continue. In the end,
it is always up to you to decide how long you want to reap
the benefits of chiropractic care. We can tailor our treatments
to your desires, schedule, and finances, gradually shifting
the focus from specific subluxations to total maintenance
of your healthy lifestyle.
4. What types of conditions
do chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors treat a wide variety of chronic
and acute conditions including but not limited to: sciatica
low back pain sprain/strains headaches neck pain carpal tunnel
syndrome scoliosis whiplash torticollis herniated discs thoracic
outlet syndrome shoulder and arm pain tennis elbow
5. Is it affordable? Will
my insurance cover it?
Almost all insurance companies have policies
that cover chiropractic benefits. Since each plan has different
levels of coverage and benefits, feel free to call us ahead
of time to check how much your personal health insurance covers.
We will be happy to check your personal insurance benefits
and get back to you right away. Even if your insurance doesn't
cover chiropractic care, no problem-many of our patients get
treatment without insurance. We make chiropractic care very
affordable, and we have flexible payment plan options to make
sure you have access to the best care.
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