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Chiropractic Care: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiropractic Care covered?

Manipulation therapy is covered 90%, up to a maximum of $500 per calendar year, after deductible.
Maintenance treatment is not covered. Treatment must be designed to remedy active symptoms.

Who needs chiropractic care?

Anyone who wants to have optimal health, and a way to get there. Just like anyone with teeth should see a dentist; infants, children, seniors, and everyone with a spine should see a chiropractor.
Everyone if you have spinal misalignment you are a candidate for care. People that have spinal misalignments include you, me, children, the elderly, and everyone in between.
Chiropractic care is for all ages. Everyone can benefit from safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care. In our office, we use chiropractic techniques which are extremely effective for everyone from infants through to the elderly.
Everyone. Everyone. Everyone. Whether it be infants, children, mom, dad, or grandparents. The birth process for the infant is very traumatic. The body is contorted and squished through a small opening and its very important after the birth to check the infant and make sure that its bones are in proper alignment. Everyone has a nervous system and spinal column. If these aren't working properly then this can cause pain, discomfort, and disease. This can lead to more severe health problems later in life if it is not corrected.

What are the benefits of chiropractic care?

There are many benefits: Usually quick pain relief/reduction. Usually long-lasting results. Correction of spinal misalignments, which leads to Slowing down of spinal degeneration (at the least), or Complete arrest of spinal degeneration (at best), and Elimination of subluxations. The biggest benefit of chiropractic care, however, is an overall sense of health and well-being. Just knowing that your spine is unsubluxated and that your nerves are in better control of your health goes a long way to staying healthy.
There are many benefits: Usually quick pain relief/reduction. Usually long-lasting results. Correction of spinal misalignments, which leads to Slowing down of spinal degeneration (at the least), or Complete arrest of spinal degeneration (at best), and Elimination of subluxations. The biggest benefit of chiropractic care, however, is an overall sense of health and well-being. Just knowing that your spine is unsubluxated and that your nerves are in better control of your health goes a long way to staying healthy. ...

What is chiropractic care and will it hurt?

Chiropractic care uses carefully directed and controlled pressure to return malfunctioning spinal bones to their proper motion and position. This reduces nerve interference and pain. There are many ways to adjust the spine and your adjustment will feel good. Millions of chiropractic adjustments are safely given everyday.

Does Chiropractic Care Hurt?

In the majority of cases, chiropractic care actually feels good. However, most of our patients come to us in pain. Initially, care can cause some soreness similar to exercise. Every effort is made to increase your comfort and reduce your pain as soon as possible. This allows us to move on to finding and resolving the cause of your pain.

What is the Chiropractic Care Benefit?

The Plan pays 100% (no deductible applies) of covered expenses you or an eligible dependent incur for chiropractic treatment up to a maximum benefit of $35.00 per visit, subject to a calendar year maximum benefit of $750.00. The Plan also pays 100% of the covered expenses incurred for diagnostic x-rays up to a maximum benefit of $100.00 per calendar year , which applies to the $750.00 overall maximum benefit for chiropractic treatment. ...

How safe is chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care is amazingly safe! The risk of a complication from a chiropractic adjustment is so rare that it cannot be accurately measured but can only be estimated. Those estimates range from one in one million adjustments to one in 100 million adjustments. These odds are so small that they might not mean much until they are put in perspective.
Exceptionally safe. Years of training and experience of giving thousands of adjustments leave little chance for receiving any serious negative reaction to your chiropractic care. In fact research shows that adjustments are 1000 times safer than taking over the counter pain medication.
Exceptionally safe. Years of training and the experience of giving thousands of adjustments leave little chance for receiving any serious negative reaction to your chiropractic care

Why is chiropractic care necessary?

Most of us have some degree of spinal nerve stress. Regular spinal adjustments help to free this stress, allowing the body to heal naturally and function at its best. Your immune system functions better and resistance to disease increases with regular chiropractic visits. Overall, your body functions more efficiently. Plus, you'll just feel better.

What is the purpose of Chiropractic care?

The goal of chiropractic care is not the treatment of any disease. Rather, the enhancement of health through the reduction of spinal nerve stress (vertebral subluxation). The effects of which can impact the balance of your entire body and how it functions.

Who is a candidate for chiropractic care?

The elderly, Adults, Children, Athletes... and those involved in accidents and with injuries. Those with pain or dysfunction who have or have not received relief from traditional medicine. Anyone who experiences stress. Anyone with a spine! Everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. Make your appointment for a consultation today.
Nearly everyone. Studies show 80% of Americans will experience disabling low back pain at least once in their lifetime. At this moment, an estimated 6 million Americans are in bed with back pain at a cost of $50 billion per year for compensation payments and medical bills. Studies have shown chiropractic is one of the most effective treatments for a mother after a difficult birth, a teen in a car crash, or a senior citizen seeking physical independence. The patient success stories are as inspiring, as they are diverse.

Is chiropractic care for everybody?

Yes, 80% of the population experience back or neck disorders during their lives. Mostly when people get older, though these problems occur due to a variety of causes.

What is Chiropractic care?

Chiropractic is a natural form of health care that focuses on locating and correcting spine and nerve problems that interfere with communication in the body. It is based on the premise that your body has an inborn ability to heal itself, given that there is no interference. Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy of locating nerve interference and correcting it, thereby allowing your body to reach its health potential.
There's nothing mysterious about chiropractic. It's a natural method of health care that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems, rather than just treating the symptoms. Chiropractic is based on a simple but powerful premise. With a normally functioning spine and healthy nervous system, your body is better able to heal itself. That's because your spine is the lifeline of your nervous system. It controls feeling, movement and all function through your body.

Does chiropractic care work?

Yes! -Every year, more and more people, of all ages are turning to chiropractors to improve their health and performance, not just injured workers or athletes . Chiropractic is the fastest growing and the second largest primary care profession. Chiropractic services are in high demand as we look for better ways to be healthy, other than relying on surgery of drugs.

WHY CHOOSE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

Headaches are not normal, neither are backaches, numbness or tingling or stiffness. Chiropractic care is a natural holistic approach to health care that restores your body’s ability to function. It is effective, safe and should be considered prior to the use of most invasive procedures such as surgery, medicine, or injections. Chiropractic treats the cause of the problem not just the symptoms which you are experiencing. ...
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Is chiropractic care addictive?

It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become more sensitive to your body and know when you’ve "lost" your adjustment.
If only it were (just a little! ), there’d be a lot less sick people around and chiropractors wouldn’t get patients who last saw a chiropractor “a few years ago when my back went out.” It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become more sensitive to your body and know when you’ve “lost” your adjustment.

Is chiropractic care expensive?

Studies that compare chiropractic and medical treatments demonstrate that cases under chiropractic care show lower treatment costs, reduced work-time losses, and reduced worker disability. Over 75 percent of payments for chiropractic services are covered by one or more types of insurance or other third party payment systems. These include: private indemnity insurance, auto insurance, workers' compensation insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and prepaid/managed care plans.
Compared with many other alternative treatment methods chiropractic care is less expensive. The reasons include the fact that there are no associated laboratory or prescription costs with chiropractic care as with some other forms of treatment.
Doctors of chiropractic provide effective, low-cost health care for a wide range of conditions. We accept most insurance carriers, workers compensation claims, Labor & Industry claims and auto injury claims. We also have affordable options for those without insurance. If you have any questions please feel free to call our office. We are happy to help! There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of low back pain was transferred from physician to chiropractors .” Ontario Ministry of Health.
No, chiropractic care can be relatively inexpensive. Your insurance may cover chiropractic care. Or, if you are without health insurance coverage, there is no charge for the consultation and X-rays start at $38.

Is chiropractic care ongoing?

Individual’s health care goals differ. A patient may require acute pain relief or chronic chiropractic care, and/or preventive care thus making a certain number of visits necessary. Your chiropractor should discuss with you the extent of your recommended treatment plan and how long it may take to achieve your individual goals to live pain free, strengthen your body immune system, and increase your body’s performance to improve your quality of life.
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