Frequently Asked Questions
Chiropractic Care Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you take insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Here’s why. We do not want the insurance companies dictating the care that our patients can and cannot receive. We firmly believe that each individual patient has specific needs, and what works for one person, may not work for another. Also, because we do not accept insurance, we can offer discounts that could not be offered otherwise. We strive to keep the value of care as affordable and accessible as possible.
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Do you do X-rays?
No, we do not have an x-ray machine. We utilize neurological scans by INSiGHT scanning technology. INSiGHT Scans provide us with an invaluable “insight” or a picture into how your autonomic nervous system is currently functioning. They greatly inform our recommendations for your personalized care. They are non-invasive, painless, and do not produce radiation. They are safe for newborns, pregnant mommas, and the entire family!
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What scans do you use?
The heart rate variability scan, or HRV scan for short, measures the variations in your pulse, skin temperature, and skin conductance (arousal state). Why is this important? The HRV scan gives us a picture of the balance to the Autonomic Nervous System (sympathetic and parasympathetic). If you are shifted to a sympathetic (“fight or flight”) state or you are in a calm, relaxed, resting, digesting parasympathetic state, it will pick that up as well. The HRV scan also shows us what autonomic activity (reserve/battery life) your nervous system is currently running on. All of this information gives us a 30,000 foot perspective of the overall performance of your nervous system.
The NeuroThermal scan, or thermography scan, is a high-tech thermometer that is rolled up your back to measure the temperature differences of the nerves as they exit the spinal cord. If there are nerves that are irritated or inflamed, they will give off a higher heat signature, which this scan will pick up on. In addition to comparing the nerves side to side, this scan is also measuring the temperature difference from the bottom of your spine to the top. The temperature should be cooler at the bottom and warmer as it gets closer to the brainstem, which is where all the metabolic activity occurs.
The surface electromyograph (surface EMG) measures the electrical energy that is coming off of the neuromuscular system. There is a normalcy to how individuals should resist gravity in an upright seated position. This scan picks up areas of excess tone/tension and/or areas of exhaustion in your neuromuscular system.
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Why do babies need to be adjusted?
This is a great question! Pregnancy is such an exciting time but can be very stressful too. As mom's nervous system is building baby's nervous system, baby is reacting and responding to (feeling) mom's stress in utero.
In addition, not only is the birth process work for mom, it is work for your precious baby too! As mom moves for optimum positioning for delivery, your baby responds to the movement and maneuvers too. Downward pushing force on baby's head and neck occurs naturally during the delivery process. If mom is well-aligned prior to labor and delivery, these natural, unassisted processes typically only have a mild to moderate effect on baby's nervous system. Getting baby adjusted shortly after delivery optimizes baby's development and growth and removes interferences within the communication pathways (nervous system).
If baby has arrived via induction, medicated delivery, manual assistance, vacuum extraction, forceps, or c-section, the effects on baby's nervous system are significantly more pronounced. If left uncorrected, these effects lead to chronic issues and developmental delays as their nervous system struggles to communicate properly.
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How long does an appointment take?
Your new patient appointment will last for approximately one hour. Your report of findings will be approximately 30 minutes. Typically, adjustment appointments are 5 minutes.
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What is the typical time frame to see results?
This is one of our top questions that is frequently asked. Everyone is different and dealing with different struggles. The more complex the case, the more time that is needed to see desired progress. Within a few adjustments though, patients typically see improvements with what we call soft signs (sleep, digestion, etc.). As with anything in life, we cannot guarantee specific results.