Frequently Asked Questions in Pleasant Hills PA

The science, art, and philosophy of adjusting segments of the spine, by use of the hands only, for the correction of the cause of dis-ease.

Subluxations, or the condition of a vertebrae which has lost its proper juxtaposition with the one above, below, or both to any extent less than luxation which impinges on a nerve and interferes with the transmission of neural impulse.

When done correctly, chiropractic is very safe and effective!

It depends on the patient; everyone heals a bit differently and some have more degeneration than others. However, most patients experience relief after a few visits! Every patient at our office get an individualized treatment plan, tailored to their individual needs!

The possibilities are endless, some major examples are better sleep, decreased pain, increased mobility, improved focus, increased flexibility, etc.

There are virtually no risks associated with chiropractic when done properly.

70% of the time patients feel amazing right away wondering why they hadn’t come in weeks ago, 25% of the time they feel good but get a little sore later, and 5% of the time things get a tad bit worse before they get better. All of these are considered perfectly normal!

We are not a “cookie cutter” Chiropractic office or an “assembly line”. We tailor treatment plans to each patients individual needs. We have a variety of physiotherapies that we can use to treat various regions and customize a plan to treat just about every musculoskeletal issue.

A typical new patient appointment usually lasts about 45 min – 1 hour, this depends on the number of questions the patient and/or provider may have. A typical treatment appointment can be as quick as 30 minutes or less depending on what all the patient needs (every patients treatment plan is tailored to their individual needs so some patients will have more therapies than others).

Most Doctors of Chiropractic receive a bachelor’s degree at a college or university before heading to chiropractic school which can range anywhere from 3.5 to 5 years. Chiropractors and Medical Doctors have identical curriculums for the first 2 and a half years of school, at that point Chiropractic education focuses more on technique, while MDs focus more on toxicology and pharmacology.

Yes, everyone should see a chiropractor. Prenatal chiropractic care benefits include fewer general aches and pains, easier labor, decreased stress, and nervous system regulation for both mom and baby.

No, there are no addictive side effects to seeing a Chiropractor. However, our patients report the need to keep coming back for the awesome office environment and our charismatic personalities!

The “crack” you may hear during adjustments is just nitrogen gas releasing from the joint space.

Nope.

It depends on the type of insurance and plan you have, but most insurance plans cover chiropractic services in some way. We will review your benefits for you at your first visit and do which financial route is best for you!