What is an adjustment?
Adjustment of the spine is the most important thing we do in treating our patients. With our hands, we gently move, or adjust, the bones of the spine to alleviate pain, tension, and muscle spasms. Spinal adjustments also affect the nerves that come from the spinal cord that connect to every muscle, organ and tissue of the body. Most people don't appreciate how important their spine is until they experience pain, discomfort or loss of function!
During the adjustment of the spine, an audible 'snap' or 'pop' may be heard. That in no way determines the effectiveness of the adjustment and it is not something that we force the body to do. It is merely a change in pressure between the joints. If you have ever had to "pop your eardrums" during a flight or rapid elevator ride, it is the same principal that makes the joints of the spine create that noise. This sound is not caused by bones grating against each other or by something being torn.
How much will it cost?
That depends on whether you have insurance and what those benefits are. We are providers for the following insurance companies:
AETNA
Beechstreet
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of IL and MO
CIGNA
FirstHealth (Mail Handlers)
GHP-CMR
Healthlink
Medicare
One Health Plan
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
United Healthcare
Insurance companies cover chiropractic services at various levels. Our patients are responsible for their copayments (that can be $10 to $40) and deductibles, as determined by the benefits of their policy. We verify insurance benefits, then relay that information to our patients, and bill the insurance company directly. We are trained Chiropractic Insurance Claims Consultants, so we do our best to eliminate any problems or surprises regarding your care with the insurance provider.
If you don't have insurance coverage, or have limited insurance coverage, we will do everything we can to make your care affordable.
For Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Cases or Worker's Compensation, we coordinate with the insurance company or attorney, to ensure payment for the necessary treatment of your injuries.
How long does it take?
Our job is to make the best recommendations and treatment plan for YOUR individual condition. By providing you with the specific care and goals your body needs, based on clinical necessity, to help you get healthy! But it takes time for the body to heal properly, so together we can accomplish your healthcare goals. Typically, within a few short weeks, our patients notice dramatic improvement of their condition and are on their way to a lasting correction!