What is a Chiropractic adjustment?
Does a Chiropractic adjustment hurt?
Are Chiropractic adjustments safe?
Why should my children be adjusted?
Why do I need to visit a Chiropractor when I do not have “pain?”
What Conditions Can Chiropractic Care help with?
What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care?
Will my insurance cover Chiropractic?
Do you accept insurance?
What should I bring to my first appointment?
What is Sana Chiropractic’s cancellation policy?
What are Sana Chiropractic’s office hours?
What is a Chiropractic adjustment?
A Chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific directed force to help normalize spinal function.
It’s possible that 1 or more of the 24 movable bones that protect the spinal cord move from their normal positioning (misalign). If this occurs, the nerve located in the area of irritation can become inflamed, producing pain, swelling, numbing, burning, etc. If an examination shows an imbalance in the spine, a chiropractic adjustment is recommended to help correct the condition.
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Does a Chiropractic adjustment hurt?
Having a Chiropractic adjustment is not normally painful. Every Chiropractic adjustment is tailored to the patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine, and Dr. Marconi will select from a variety of methods to deliver a chiropractic adjustment tailored to the patient’s age, size, and unique spinal problem.
Patient feedback is an important part of the process, and you should discuss your specific needs, concerns, and comfort levels with your Chiropractor.
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Are Chiropractic adjustments safe?
Yes, Chiropractic care offers a safe, cost effective, non-invasive method for treating and correcting spinal imbalances.
Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine undergo extensive schooling, and subsequently must pass rigorous state and national board tests. When you are selecting a Chiropractor, inquire about their education and certifications, and ask them about their approach to care to ensure you are comfortable with their methods.
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Why should my children be adjusted?
During your child’s first year, the spine is undergoing the most dramatic growth spurt of its entire life span: growing from 24 cm (9.5 ins) at birth to 36 cm (14.25 ins) at the age of 12 months—a 50% growth rate! The spine will never again achieve such a rapid rate of growth. (This growth is similar to an adult growing from 6 ft to 9 ft in one year.) A child’s activity and development level is so high that minor misalignments in the spinal column at a young age may be the precursor to a life of spinal problems manifesting as headaches, neck pain, and eventually spinal joint degeneration.
Children who are adjusted are documented to suffer fewer ear infections, have decreased allergy sensitivities, and an overall increased immune system. (Ref: Chiropractic Care for the Pediatric Patient; Peter N. Fysh, DC, FICCPch.12, pages 149-151.)
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Why do I need to visit a Chiropractor when I do not have “pain?”
The reason it is important to see your Chiropractor even if you aren’t experiencing pain is that often the body is so powerful it is able to sustain us without sending alarms signals that something is wrong. For example, numerous medical journals document that frequently the first symptom of a heart attack is a heart attack itself! Prevention is the best way to prevent discovering a problem when it has become a crisis.
Preventive health care means adding healthy habits into your lifestyle to achieve optimum function of the body—physical, mental, and emotional. This includes a healthy diet, exercise regime, and healthcare.
Chiropractors are experts of the Nervous System; hence regular Chiropractic care is one element that will aid in a healthy lifestyle. The Nervous System controls and coordinates every functional aspect of your body. Regularly scheduled Chiropractic checkups are important to make sure your Nervous System is operating properly.
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What Conditions Can Chiropractic Care help with?
Chronic Conditions and Diseases:
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches
- Disc issues
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Pain
Chiropractic care is also beneficial during pregnancy, for athletes who put consistent strain on their bodies, and for pediatrics care.
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What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care helps the individual achieve and maintain flexibility, build bone strength, and acheive balanced posture. Chiropractic aids in the communication between the brain and the body. The nervous system is comprised of the brain, spine, and spinal nerves expressing the function for every cell, tissue and organ of your body, including the important one between your ears.
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Will my insurance cover Chiropractic?
Chiropractic coverage is recognized by most insurance companies. Your individual coverage benefits depend on the insurance plan you choose. A Chiropractic Physician is often listed as either a primary care physician or specialties in your insurance benefit agreement. You are welcome to contact our office for assistance with related questions or concerns.
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Do you accept insurance?
We accept most insurance plans. Please ask if you do not see your plan listed here: Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, PHCS, United Healthcare, NCPPO, Medicare, PHCS, Alliance PPO, Optimum choice, MAMSI and others.
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What should I bring to my first appointment?
Please bring your insurance card and a completed Patient Intake form, which you can download by clicking here.
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What are my options if I do not have Chiropractic Coverage with my current Insurance carrier?
Sana Chiropractic believes that care of the individual is more important than your insurance coverage. Our office is devoted to educating and treating the needs of our patients. We have payment options and fees for service that are attainable for most everyone.
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What is Sana Chiropractic’s cancellation policy?
Please contact Sana Chiropractic 24 hours before your scheduled appointment to prevent a visit charge. Sana Chiropractic reserves the right to bill for appointments not cancelled with 24 hours.
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What are Sana Chiropractic’s office hours?
Monday through Friday: 9-12 and 3-7
Saturday: 9-11
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