Common Questions About Chiropractic

1. How Qualified Are Chiropractic Doctors Compared to Medical Doctors?

It takes a minimum of six years of education and training to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. The Doctor of Chiropractic first spends at least two years in pre-chiropractic studies at a college or university. The Doctor of Chiropractic studies all the basic sciences and must pass the State Board of Examiners' basic sciences examination. This is the same basic sciences examination other doctors, including MDs, are required to pass. He or she attends a college of chiropractic for four years, which must include an externship at an outpatient clinic where he or she gets real world experience in a clinical and academic setting. After graduating from Chiropractic College, like an MD, he or she must pass the State Board Exam in the state he or she wishes to practice in. When you total up all the classroom hours for each profession, you may be surprised to find that chiropractors spend as much in many instances more time in the classroom than their medical counterparts.

 

2. Do Chiropractors prescribe drugs or surgical procedures?

No drugs, medications, or surgeries are performed by the Doctor of Chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic focus on restoring proper function as a way of pain relief and optimal health. In many cases, drugs are used to cover up your pain but do nothing to "fix" the cause of your problem.

 

3. Will My Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?

Most PPO insurance policies cover chiropractic care.
 

Auto Injuries are typically covered 100% by your auto insurance company. If your accident was caused by someone else, their insurance will pay for your care. We accept auto accident liens, and wait for payment when your case settles.

 

We are currently NOT accepting Worker's Compensation Cases. We do NOT accept Medicare, BUT we DO accept many Medicare Secondary insurances. Call for details.  

 

Nowadays, insurance coverage is very complicated, especially if you don't know the right questions to ask your insurance company. To make things easier for you, we will contact your insurance company and let you know what your benefits and limitations are before you commit to care! Give our office a call at 1-714-938-0575.

 

4. What if I don't have insurance or if my insurance company offers little, or no Chiropractic Coverage?

If you have little or no coverage, you are not alone! That's why we have no-interest payment plans that are amazingly affordable! We pride ourselves on providing the best care and service available at extremely affordable rates. What good is great chiropractic care if you can't afford it? We offer no cost, no obligation consultations to see if we can help. If we can we'll tell you. If we can't we send you to someone who will. When it comes to care, we give our patients a complete explanation of their condition and offer several options in treatment plans and price plans. Then its up to the patient to decide how they want to use our services. You will never be pressured into buying more care than you want or need.

 

5. I've been to many doctors for my condition and no matter what they do, I don't get better. Why would going to a Chiropractor get me better?

A misalignment of one or more of the 24 movable bones or "vertebrae" of your spine can irritate or cause pressure or pinching on spinal nerves and result in a serious health-robbing, damaging interference (irritation or blockage) to normal nerve control of your body. Since the brain controls all parts of your body through the nervous system, this nerve interference can cause pain and many health problems. It can also lower your body's resistance so that you become even more susceptible to contagious and infectious illness and disease.

Therefore, if your problem is caused by a misalignment of one or more of the bones of your spine, only chiropractic care will get you better.

 

6. How long does the initial examination take?

The initial exam will take about 30 minutes, maybe a little more if x-rays or any other diagnostic procedures are necessary. One thing you can count on with our office is that when we book an appointment for 4 o'clock, we mean you are being seen at 4 o'clock! We will not waste your time in a waiting area. In fact we don't even have a “waiting area”. In our office, it is a “reception” area.

 

7. Will I have to disrobe?

Rarely does the doctor need a patient to expose his or her back. If you are a male, this means that you may have to take your shirt off. If you are a female this means that you may need to wear a gown over your bra that will cover up the front, and only expose the back of your neck, down to your lower back for the initial exam and x-rays. Routine visits are done fully clothed for both men and women.

 

8. Is any process of the exam painful?

In virtually all cases, the exam is not painful at all. Chiropractors are specially trained to identify and diagnose misaligned vertebrae and related disorders without any grabbing, twisting or other invasive tests. We are gentle, and have complete empathy with your pain and suffering. Unlike other doctors who don't think you're hurting if they can't see it, (like a broken bone or laceration) Chiropractors KNOW you're in pain, we KNOW why you're in pain, and we KNOW how to correct it quickly, affordably without prescription drugs or surgery. Since we KNOW how much you hurt, we are very careful and cautious when doing exams.

 

9. Does Chiropractic care hurt?

Compared to going to the dentist, or getting a deep tissue massage, Chiropractic care is virtually painless! We explain everything before we do it. At your first visit feel free to talk to any of our patients; you'll be happy with what you hear!

 

10. What's the biggest mistake people make when considering going to a Chiropractor.

That's easy. The biggest mistake is putting off seeing a chiropractor. The sooner you begin receiving spinal adjustments, the sooner you will be feeling better! Many of our patients remark, “I wish I would have done this months ago!”

 

So, the biggest mistake is to put off a proven and scientifically substantiated method of health care that works WITH your body and its natural health restoration system because you are scared or unsure. Why not give the fastest growing health care profession a shot? Millions of Americans find relief and improved health with chiropractic each year. What have you got to lose except a few minutes of your time... and the pain you've been living with as your constant companion?

 "Each Year Millions of Americans Enjoy Quick and Lasting Relief of Pain With Chiropractic Care"

   "Besides Relief of Pain and Injuries, Chiropractic Offers A Complete Wellness Approach To Health Without Relying On Drugs or Surgery With Their Inherent Dangers."


Chiropractic...In a nutshell...

• Every living cell, tissue, organ and system of your body works because nerves tell them to.

• If you interfere with the vital flow of information from the nerves to the cell or organ, dysfunction will occur and health will be lost.

• A common cause of interference is in the spinal bones that protect the nerves called a "subluxation".

• Subluxations may not be painful at first and can accumulate over time due to stress, falls, sports, accidents, heavy work, etc.

• Doctors of Chiropractic are the only health care practitioners specifically trained to locate and correct subluxations. By gently moving the spinal bones by hand to relieve pressure, your chiropractor is unraveling the root cause of your illness.

• Once subluxations are relieved, the body begins to repair itself and health is restored.

• Proper health requires periodic spinal hygiene, much like oral hygiene requires regular brushing and cleaning.