FAQS
HOW DOES CHIROPRACTIC WORK?
Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing organism controlled and regulated by your nervous system. Improper motion or position of the bones in the spine may interfere with nerve flow by irritating nearby nerves and tissues they control. Chiropractic adjustments are intended to improve mind-body communications. Health often returns with improved nervous system control of the body.
WHAT TYPES OF HEALTH INSURANCE DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept all major insurances including BC/BS, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Midlands Choice, Humana, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, Amerigroup, and Iowa Total Care.
WHAT DOES AN ADJUSTMENT FEEL LIKE?
Adjustments feel good! Many patients report a sense of well-being and a calming sense of ease. Repeated adjustments are often necessary, and if adjustments weren't comfortable, patients wouldn't return. Chiropractors excel at making spinal adjustments comfortable and effective.
CAN I HAVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE AFTER BACK SURGERY?
Yes. Surgery has been known to cause instability above or below the involved area. More than likely, this will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
IS IT SAFE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS TO HAVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
Yes. Pregnancy may be on of the best times to benefit from chiropractic care. While it's always best to have a properly working nervous system, It's especially helpful during pregnancy. Adjusting methods are modified to a mother's size weight and condition. During this time of weight gain and hormonal changes, many mothers seek chiropractic care because it is drug free. Many report shorter and easier births.
IS ACUPUNCTURE PAINFUL?
No. Because of the extreme slenderness of the acupuncture needle, most people compare the sensation to less than a mosquito bite. The sensation referred to as "tehchi" occurs when the energy field is contacted, it feels like a mild to moderate heaviness or tingling