Frequently Asked Questions

What do chiropractors treat?

Chiropractors treat patients of all ages with a variety of conditions. The most well-known reasons for seeking care from a chiropractor are back pain, neck pain, headaches, and nerve impingements. Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to treat a broad array of disorders involving muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints and nerves. Chiropractors also help to guide patients in areas of diet, posture, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.

See our full list of things we can treat here!

 

Is chiropractic treatment safe?

Chiropractic is one of the safest and most effective conservative treatments available for common pain complaints. Treatment with your Doctor of Chiropractic has far fewer side-effects than over the counter and prescription medicines, shots, or surgery. Chiropractors are trained in identifying factors that could alter their plans for care and have ways of ruling out conditions that are not suited for their treatment. The most common side-effect to chiropractic care is mild soreness, stiffness, or aching, similar to that associated with exercise. This predominantly happens after the first couple treatments and is less common thereafter.

 

Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?

Yes! Chiropractic is covered by most health insurance plans, including major medical plans, Medicare, and federal employee plans. Most insurance companies do not require a referral for chiropractic care, which means you have direct access to get the care you need. The best way to find out your benefits is to call the patient line on the back of your card. If you need help, our office can assist you!

 

What kind of education does a chiropractor receive?

Doctors of chiropractic are educated as first point of contact health care providers. This means that they are highly trained to diagnose a wide range of conditions and treat a variety of issues relating to nerves, joints, muscles, and ligaments. An applicant would have the required pre-med courses, then would undergo extensive training in orthopedics, neurology, physiology, anatomy, diagnostic imaging, diagnosis, nutrition, rehabilitation, and more. Since the adjustment is unique to the profession of chiropractic, a significant amount of time is also spent in mastering these techniques. Accredited chiropractic colleges have a governing body which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Education and requires a minimum of 4200 hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.

 

How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?

A chiropractor has received intense training in the art of adjustment techniques. The doctor can use an instrument or hands to perform the treatment centered at restoring proper motion to the joints of the body. This procedure commonly reduces pain and decreases inflammation in the area. A doctor of chiropractic is trained in assessing patients and determining the appropriate treatment for each person. There are many techniques that our doctors are trained in, so if you have received care in the past that you did not respond well to, please give our doctors a try.

 

Why is there sometimes a “popping” sound when you get adjusted?

The sound that you hear when a joint is adjusted is a result of an air bubble from between the joints being released. The same thing happens when you “pop” your knuckles, and similarly there is little to no pain associated with that sound. We understand that some people do not like the “pop” produced by some chiropractic adjustments. Our doctors are also trained in techniques that do not typically produce this sound, so if that is your preference, please let us know!