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FAQs
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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic focuses on the fact that the
majority of the nerves leave the central nervous system (CNS) on their way to
their destination through the spinal column. Because of the close proximity
of the vertebrae to the nerves, any alteration in normal biomechanics can
cause an alteration in proper nerve function. The result is a state of
"disease" to occur in the end-organ of the nerve affected. Chiropractic through the use of an
adjustment, restores proper alignment and movement to the spine. In addition,
any alteration in nerve function is removed, and allows the body to heal
itself naturally at a greatly accelerated rate. What is an Adjustment?
Each adjustment delivered in our office is
specifically chosen for the individual. We do not adapt the patient to our
style of adjusting, we are able to change our style to meet the patients’
needs. YES! Everyone can benefit from Chiropractic care. If you are in a state of acute pain, then
chiropractic care will take on a dramatic role. This situation is often the
most rewarding part of being a chiropractor because it develops a quick bond
between us and our patients. There is a three part system that we have in
place to cure your tissues. First, we focus on relieving the pain you are in;
then we begin removing the cause of that pain and, finally, we develop a
method of maintaining the new state of health through rehabilitative
exercise, flexibility drills and periodic adjustments when necessary. Rate your pain! On a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe,
debilitating) pain where are your aches and pains? If your rating rarely gets
over a 4 or 5 then chiropractic will be less dramatic but no less effective.
Just like the person who is in acute pain with a rating of 10, we first try
to remove any pain you may have, and then remove the cause. Often, the final
stage of your care is to determine what types of illness or behaviors are
present to cause the situation. We assist in removing those barriers when
possible through education or other types of rehabilitation. You will notice that with Chiropractic
care your overall health level increases and you are able to be a more active
person. Everyone from geriatric to infants can benefit from the services we
provide. Each person reacts differently to
Chiropractic care. Because it is physical medicine the total number of
treatments required to correct your symptoms may vary. Severity of the
problem, the physical condition of the person with the problem and the length
of time that this problem has been present usually affect the speed of
recovery. Every patient has individual treatment
needs. On average each patient comes to our office for 4-8 visits to correct
their initial complaint. More adjustment visits combined with education and
support keep the body feeling great or, at times, motivate our patients to
continue a good lifestyle change. The time between these visits may vary but
usually it is about 2 days between visits, making the total treatment time
period around 8-25 days. A more accurate range can be given following your
initial exam and findings related to your individual needs.
The cost of health is dependent upon your
individual problem. The initial visit is the most expensive because the
initial examination, and if necessary X-rays and therapy. An adjustment will
also be given on the first visit. On most subsequent visit an adjustment is
usually the only treatment cost required. Depending upon the need for x-rays, the
initial visit will range from $90 to $250 and each follow up visit around $40.
Out of pocket expenses are based on individual insurance coverage and
payments. We will submit to your insurance plan for you or assist in your
effort. We work with your coverage and co-pay. We accept most PPO plans,
worker’s compensation, and auto insurance. We submit claims for all treatment
types including therapeutic massage. When you take the average cost of
Chiropractic care compared with the average cost of regular medical care, it
is much less expensive and also takes a shorter period of time to accomplish
the desired goal. |
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