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New Patients
Yes, we DO accept insurance. In fact we take and participate in most major insurances. If your insurance is not listed here, we may still provide coverage, just give us a call!
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Carefirst Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Federal BCBS
- Kaiser Permenate
- United Healthcare
Yes, chiropractic is very safe.
Chiropractic is one of the safest treatment options out there, with the most common side effects being some additional soreness early on. Of course any treatment can have negative effects, and thus we will work with you to make sure you receive the right kind of care and that you are made aware of any possible risks associated with certain maneuvers if necessary.
Treatment Serious Complications (% chance as compared to general population occurrence) Odds per million for general population Odds per million with associated treatment Difference 0% (Stroke) 13.3 13.3 0 Occurs in .83% of cervical fusion surgeries * 8300 * 380% (GI), 24% (Heart Attack)** 250% (Kidney Failure) 30% (Internal Bleeding)*** 1000 4902 1550 * 3500 6078 3875 * + 2500 + 1176 + 2335 * 250% (Kidney Failure) 1550 3875 + 2325
Cervical Adjustments
Surgery
NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory drugs)
Tylenol
* Cannot be compared due to unequal variables or incomplete data
**Pertains to dosage levels for pain treatments, not low dose which may actually reduce MI's.
***www.thelancet.com/
The techniques used are dependent on which doctor you see and your specific condition. The following are some of the techniques currently utilized:
- Diversified
- Activator
- Decompression/Traction
- Drop table (Thompson, Webster, Upper Cervical Toggle, etc…)
- S.O.T (Sacral Occipital Technique)
- Extremity Specific (Shoulders, knees, ankle, etc…)
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Graston
- Gua Sha
- FAKR-Pm