Care
Soft tissue work
Slow, hands-on work on the muscles around the spine and joints, as part of a visit.
The doctor works with the flat of the hand or the fingertips, at a pressure you set. You can stay seated, or lie on the table with a pillow under your knees.
Medicare does not cover soft tissue work, so we tell you the cost in writing before we begin.
What to expect
A visit, in the order it happens
What a visit includes
A talk about where you want us to work and where you don't
Hands-on work at a pressure you set
Your choice of seated or lying down, with pillows
A pause any time you ask
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 soft tissue work treats an illness or changes how long a condition lasts. It is hands-on work, and people respond in different ways.
How it is paid
Medicare does not cover soft tissue work. We give you an ABN and the cost on paper before the visit, and you decide.
How fees work
Questions
Questions about soft tissue work
Can I keep my clothes on?
Yes. You stay dressed in comfortable clothes, and you are covered with a sheet or a blanket if you lie down.
Does it hurt?
Pressure should be firm enough to feel, and never more than you want. Say so and we lighten it.
Does Medicare pay for it?
No. Medicare covers only spinal manipulation. We tell you the cost in writing first.
Ask us before you book
Call and a person answers. We can go through this page with you.
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