Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an individualized, conservative treatment provided by licensed professionals to improve your ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Chiropractic is appropriate for a wide variety of diagnoses and conditions, including orthopedic conditions such as low back pain; joint and soft tissue injuries such as fractures and sprains; post surgical conditions; sports injuries; neurologic conditions; and workplace injuries.
Chiropractic provides services for people of all ages, from newborns to the geriatric population. Chiropractic can be provided only by qualified, licensed chiropractors.
Who Are Chiropractors?
Chiropractors are licensed professionals that have graduated from an accredited chiropractic school. Chiropractic school is four years of graduate work after one has received a bachelors degree. Advanced board certification can be achieved in a clinical specialty such as orthopedics after passing a comprehensive examination.
What to Expect on the First Visit:
Unless you have already downloaded and completed patient forms, paperwork will be completed.
During the initial visit the chiropractor completes a comprehensive examination. This includes a detailed review of your medical history and presenting problem and a physical examination where strength, flexibility, balance, posture, joint and soft tissue mobility may be assessed. Current and potential problems are determined and with consideration of your specific goals, your chiropractor will design a plan of care to include specific interventions to address these problems. A timetable will be proposed to achieve these goals and optimize your function. Treatment is typically initiated on this initial visit.
The specifics of the treatment will be determined after the examination. Please allow about 1 hour for the first visit.
You should feel comfortable asking your chiropractor any questions regarding your course of care, including specifics regarding interventions and expectations.
Will it Hurt?
Typically the treatment will not hurt. You may have mild soreness or swelling as a result of treatment, which you should tell your chiropractor about so treatment can be adjusted accordingly. Ongoing assessment and adjustment means that the risk of any injury or complication from physical therapy is very low.
How Long will I Need to Come to the chiropractor?
This depends on your diagnosis, age, and rate of progress.
Will You Share my Health Records?
Only if you give us permission.
How Much will chiropractic Cost?
This will vary depending on your insurance plan. Please click here for further information regarding insurance and billing.