Freedom Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions
This is a widely held misconception, but it’s not accurate. While some individuals initially turn to chiropractic care for temporary relief, there’s nothing wrong with that. What frequently occurs is that many people notice significant health improvements with ongoing care and decide to continue receiving treatments as part of their overall health regimen.
Does a chiropractic adjustment hurt?
Occasionally, it might feel slightly uncomfortable, but generally, the process is entirely pain-free. At Freedom Chiropractic, we employ a technique that utilizes an instrument known as the Integrator. This method avoids any forceful twisting or pushing, ensuring a very gentle experience.
Can chiropractic cure everything?
Chiropractic care doesn’t claim to cure ailments. Instead, its primary goal is to enhance the body’s overall functioning through adjustments, potentially restoring normal function. Essentially, when the nervous system operates optimally, it can lead to improved overall health.
Why would I have my newborn or young child adjusted?
In our practice, we frequently treat newborns and infants, a concept that might seem unusual to some. However, this approach is highly beneficial. Considering the physical strains associated with childbirth and the minor but frequent injuries children sustain, chiropractic care can significantly enhance a young child’s functional development.
Can chiropractic help with colic and how?
We have seen success with children who have experienced colic and reflux after getting them adjusted. Again, the intention of the adjustment is to help restore proper tone and function to the developing nervous system, so that it can properly engage and respond to the changing environment.
Does insurance cover chiropractic visits?
In most cases the answer is yes. The difficult answer is how many visits will they cover. All insurance companies adhere to a concept called Medical Necessity. What this means is just because you have a benefit provided through insurance doesn’t mean you get to use it. You must demonstrate a need for the service, and not all insurance companies allow you to use your full benefit.
How much does it cost?
This varies widely. There are so many levels of deductibles, copays, coinsurances, etc. What we do in the practice is submit your benefits for review, and present treatment plans that include reasonable billing amounts that fit the operating framework of your provider.
Do I need a referral from my physician?
Most insurance companies do not require a referral. If they do, we will let you know and gather any necessary information from you!
Do you work with medical doctors?
Yes! We understand that a strong healthcare strategy can and should include both holistic and traditional providers. We want to be a part of your healthcare team!
Will I get adjusted on my first visit?
Not typically. We spend a lot of time during your first visit getting a better understanding of your health status and overall goals. This will often times include taking X-Rays, in addition to our nervous system scans. These diagnostics take time to interpret, and we want to provide you with the greatest level of care possible, and offer accurate prognosis on treatment plans. We typically adjust on the second visit, which is your personal Report of Findings.
Will you suggest exercises or other things I can do?
Most definitely. Your health is like a recipe, made up of several different ingredients. The chiropractic adjustment is a huge ingredient that will move your health forward. With that said, we need to inform and equip you to make better choices in daily habits, movements, etc, to support the change we are trying to make. We will also provide you with orthotic devices if necessary so that you are fully enabled to help improve the function of your spine and nervous system!
Can someone who has had back surgery see a chiropractor?
For almost every case the answer is yes. Especially with the Torque Release Technique that we use in the practice, which utilizes the Integrator adjusting instrument. Every person has a nervous system that needs to function well, even those who have had surgeries. While it complicates things a little bit, we can help maintain aspects of your health that might worsen as a result of back surgery.
In our practice, we frequently treat newborns and infants, a concept that might seem unusual to some. However, this approach is highly beneficial. Considering the physical strains associated with childbirth and the minor but frequent injuries children sustain, chiropractic care can significantly enhance a young child’s functional development.
Can chiropractic help with colic and how?
We have seen success with children who have experienced colic and reflux after getting them adjusted. Again, the intention of the adjustment is to help restore proper tone and function to the developing nervous system, so that it can properly engage and respond to the changing environment.
How safe are adjustments on children?
This is an often asked question, as people don’t often consider chiropractic adjustments as being needed for children. When we adjust children, it is very gentle, and the purpose of the adjustment is to normalize nervous system function and bring the body into a state of balance.
How old were your children when they received their first adjustment?
Dr. Dan’s children have been adjusted since they were very young, some of them since the day that they were born! In a system of healthcare where most people address problems too late, we believe that being proactive is a better method of ensuring optimal performance!
How often should my child be adjusted?
This varies with each case, and also with each stage of development. Most young children do not have abundant stressors in their lives, and our parents tend to work hard on feeding them healthy foods, so they generally need less care than an adult who has years of issues built up. With that said, if a child is experiencing and acute health issue, going through a growth spurt, or other concern, we may see them more frequently. Otherwise, they get adjusted on a normal cycle with their family!
Chiropractic is a very important part of a pregnant mom’s journey. As with all patients, we use an instrument adjusting method, which is very gentle on the body. With an additional focus on the structures of the pelvic and sacral regions, we can help mom have greater comfort and ease of pregnancy!
How often do I need to come in?
We typically see moms through four trimesters – the three during which they are pregnant, and the following 3 months after baby as this is a huge time of change. It is case dependent, but we typically see our moms weekly, and as the pregnancy matures we will increase frequency to better serve them!
Will you work with my ob/gyn?
Yes, we will communicate any information that is needed to your primary care physician, so that they can be on board with us and make sure that we are on the same page