FAQ Chiropractic

Because chiropractors focus largely on the spine, a lot of people tend to think that they only treat back problems. However, they treat a wide range of issues, including disorders and injuries that affect the muscles, ligaments and joints as well as back pain, neck pain and even headaches.

One of the major forms of treatment that chiropractors practice is the chiropractic adjustment. A chiropractic adjustment is the application of a controlled force in a very precise direction to a spinal joint that’s locked up or not moving properly. Such a procedure helps to correct the structural alignment of the spine and can help to eliminate any interference in the nervous system, thereby improving spinal function and reducing whatever pain the patient was experiencing.

In addition to treating patients, chiropractors will also educate their patients on nutrition, diet, exercise, occupational modifications and lifestyle modifications to help prevent further problems.

You might be worried about having such a force applied to your spine, even if it’s controlled and precise. However, you don’t need to worry. Chiropractic care is considered one of the safest forms of drug-free and non-invasive therapies out there, especially when performed by a licensed chiropractor.

Additionally, the procedure rarely causes any pain or discomfort. Patients typically feel immediate relief and experience little more than a general soreness that’s similar in nature to the soreness you might feel after exercising.

Depending on the extent of the problem you’re experiencing, you may be required to receive chiropractic adjustments more than once, especially if the chiropractor is providing chronic and preventative care. You will be told how many treatments to expect during your initial evaluation.

Not only is chiropractic care a safe procedure even if you are pregnant, chiropractic adjustments may even improve the experience of pregnancy and can even make the delivery easier. Chiropractic adjustments will be adapted to the needs of each patient, which means the stage of pregnancy will be taken into consideration before the procedure is performed.

Most health insurance plans will provide coverage for chiropractic care, including workers’ compensation, Medicare, some Medicaid plans and most major medical plans. Just be sure to check with your insurer to find out the extent to which your plan will cover your chiropractic care.

Hopefully, these answers to some of the more common questions concerning chiropractic care will give you a better idea of what it is, how it can help and what you can expect. For more information about chiropractic care, contact us at Florida Spine today.