Frequently Asked
Questions
What can I expect on my first
visit?
Typically on your first visit you will fill out a complete
health history detailing past injuries, problems, and
present symptoms. Your doctor will then review with you:
your health history and present body conditions. Your
chiropractor will explain to you what he is going to do and
how it will feel. Then you will undergo a complete exam,
consisting of: various testing procedures to help determine
what care you will receive. These findings will be
discussed with you and a treatment plan will be outlined.
What does it
feel like to get adjusted?
Chiropractic patients are very comfortable and relaxed
while getting adjusted. An adjustment should not be
painful.
All all
patients adjusted the same way?
No. Your chiropractor will take your case history and
perform specific tests to decide what types of adjustments
and treatments should be used. There are numerous
techniques within the field of Chiropractic health care.
Does it hurt
to get adjusted?
No. Chiropractic adjustments feel great! When you allow the
adjustment to be properly accomplished, there is a
reduction in stress and tension on your neuromskuloskeletal
system. Most patients like to be adjusted even when they
are pain-free, because it makes them feel better and
because of the prevention benefits it provides.
Can
Chiropractic care help me even if I have no present
symptoms?
Yes. Chiropractic care is beneficial to every man, woman,
and child. Chiropractic care is preventative health care,
which means you are treated to stay healthy!
How can I
find out if SouthWest Chiropractic accepts my insurance
policy?
You can click on our insurance page to get a listing of the
major insurance carriers we are providers for, or you can
call our front desk (952.943.1188) and check with one of
our staff members.
Do you work
with other health-care providers?
Yes. The doctors at SouthWest Chiropractic have a strong
relationship with other health care providers, including
but not limited to: medical neurologists, medical
orthopedists, medical and chiropractic radiologists,
physiatrists, physical therapists, neuro and orthopedic
surgeons, occupational therapists, medical family
practitioners, and counseling and clinical psychologists.
These professionals are used when second-opinions or
co-treatment recommendations are indicated.
How long
will it take for me to feel better?
This is a difficult question to answer in a general way,
because each patient is a unique person with special needs
and presentations. Most uncomplicated cases that come to
our clinic respond favorably with a significant reduction
in their pain symptoms within 1-4 weeks.
What other
services do your offer that compliment the
adjustment?
Doctors of Chiropractic were the first to embrace whole
body wellness. Wellness is a state of health where your
body is free of spinal nerve interference, allowing you the
potential for a higher quality of life. There are many
other services that compliment the adjustment and that
promote whole body wellness. Some of these services
include:
-Nutrition
-Massage Therapy
-Exercise/Rehabilitation
-Traction
-Specialized Soft-Tissue Techniques
-Sport-specific Services
-Work-related care, ergonomic on-site evaluations
-Motor-vehicle accident care, impairment opinions for
attorneys for cases that require legal litigation.
-Post-surgical Care