FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
Our providers are considered out-of-network providers with all major insurance companies. Cultivate Chiropractic Studio is happy to provide a courtesy superbill, available only upon request, outlining the services you have received at our office. This detailed invoice can be submitted to your insurance at your own discretion. After which, your insurance provider may or may not reimburse your office visit fee (or a percentage of said fee), paid at the time of service. Your insurance company may or may not cover the cost of the soft tissue therapy you receive during your visits. Please contact your insurance company for more details regarding what your insurance plan covers under its chiropractic benefits.
WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession based on interactions of the spine, nervous system, and the surrounding musculature.
ARE CHIROPRACTORS DOCTORS?
Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic go through a similar education process as medical doctors to become licensed to provide chiropractic care. In fact, their educational requirements are among the most stringent of any healthcare profession and include hours dedicated to radiology and nutrition.
WHAT IS A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT?
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific, controlled force in a precise direction that is applied to a spinal joint not moving properly, or “locked up”. The purpose of this natural and safe procedure is to correct structural alignment and eliminate interference in the nervous system. For the patient, this means improved spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in health and wellness.
DO ADJUSTMENTS HURT?
Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort because minimal force and gentle pressure are used. In fact, most patients experience immediate relief following treatment. Pain following treatment comes in the form of soreness and has been described as similar to that associated with starting a new exercise program. Drinking water (half your body weight in ounces daily) and using ice packs (10-15 minutes per hour on larger muscles, 5-10 minutes per hour on smaller muscles; only up to two days post treatment) can help ease any discomfort and promote healing.
ARE ADJUSTMENTS SAFE?
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of most back and neck problems. Spinal and extremity adjustments are extremely safe when performed by a licensed chiropractor.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY?
The answer to this question can be found in understanding that all healthcare practitioners play an essential role at various stages of the healing process. Chiropractic care focuses on increasing mobility for the joints in order to have a healthy and structurally sound foundation for which to build strength upon. It is the reset for the tissues that is critical for maintaining healthy joints in the long term. Physical therapy is vital in establishing strength, and thus stability, for the joint spaces. Chiropractic care and physical therapy are incredibly effective when applied in conjunction with one another.
WHY DO ADJUSTMENTS SOMETIMES MAKE A POPPING SOUND?
The noises you hear resembling popping sounds are your joints releasing tiny pockets of air. A chiropractic adjustment does not affect the bones of either side of a joint; it affects the connective tissue that holds a joint together.
ARE ALL PATIENTS ADJUSTED THE SAME WAY?
Each patient’s care is unique and therefore customized to meet their specific condition and needs. We will modify your adjustments according to your size, weight, age, and health condition.
WHAT TYPES OF PAIN DO CHIROPRACTORS TREAT?
Chiropractors are known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck, pain, and headaches. They also treat jaw pain, sports injuries, and other disorders involving muscles, ligaments, and joints. The benefits of chiropractic care go beyond this and extend into general health as our core body structure affects overall function and health.
CAN I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR IF I AM PREGNANT?
Many pregnant women find that chiropractic adjustments improve the pregnancy experience and make delivery easier. Adjustments are adapted to accommodate the stage of pregnancy and the unique needs of each patient.
WILL I BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE MY CLOTHING AT MY APPOINTMENT?
Some procedures may require you to lower some pieces of clothing depending on the area of your pain, however most do not. If you have any questions or concerns, please bring them up immediately.
WILL A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT COMPLETELY REMOVE MY PAIN?
For many, pain can become a chronic issue if left untreated. Chiropractic care has been shown to ease and even eliminate all types of pain for many patients. Care is administered more frequently at first, and the frequency is reduced as your symptoms are eradicated and you continue to heal.
DID YOU KNOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS FSA AND HSA ELIGIBLE?
Patients are welcome to pay for their treatments using their Flex Spending Account or Health Savings Account debit card. If this information is new to you, please feel free to ask us more information during your appointment.