Care
Gentle adjustment
A light-pressure adjustment of the spine, by hand or with a small hand-held instrument, for adults who want a lighter touch.
You can sit, stand or lie on a table that lowers to the height of a chair. The doctor tells you what she is about to do, uses as little force as the joint needs, and stops when you ask.
Medicare covers spinal manipulation, and only that. The page on Medicare says what you pay.
What to expect
A visit, in the order it happens
What a visit includes
A talk, a short exam and the adjustment your doctor recommends
Pressure set to what you tell us
Your choice of sitting, standing or lying down
A written note of what was done
How long and how often
Your doctor sets a plan with you after the exam. We do not promise a number of visits, and you can change the plan at any time.
What we do not claim
We do not say an adjustment treats an illness, and we do not promise a result. People respond in different ways.
How it is paid
Medicare covers spinal manipulation, and you pay 20% after your Part B deductible. Exams and other services are not covered, and we give you an ABN first.
How fees work
Questions
Questions about adjustment
Will it hurt?
Most people feel light pressure. Some feel sore afterward. Tell the doctor at any time, and she changes the method or stops.
What are the risks?
Chiropractic care has known risks. Most are mild, such as soreness for a day or two. Rarely, serious problems have been reported after spinal manipulation, including after manipulation of the neck. Your doctor explains the risks before care and asks you to say if anything feels wrong.
Do I have to lie down?
No. Adjustments can be done seated or standing, and the table lowers to chair height if you prefer to lie down.
Ask us before you book
Call and a person answers. We can go through this page with you.
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