Chiropractic FAQs

Chiropractic care is a healthcare profession based on interactions of the spine and nervous system, as well as the surrounding muscles. It is a drug-free and surgery-free approach to pain relief and overall health improvement.

Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic (also known as chiropractors) are not medical doctors, but they go through a similar education process to become licensed in the field of chiropractic care. In fact, educational requirements for chiropractors are among the most stringent of any healthcare profession.

Chiropractors are known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches. They also treat sports injuries and other disorders involving muscles, ligaments, and joints. The benefits of chiropractic care go beyond this and extend into general health as our core body structure affects our overall function and health.

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific and controlled force in a precise direction that is applied to a spinal joint not moving properly or “locked up.” The purpose of this natural and safe procedure is to correct structural alignment and eliminate interference in the nervous system. For a patient, this means improved spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in health and wellness.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free and non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of most back and neck problems. Spinal adjustments are extremely safe when performed by a licensed chiropractor.

The noises you hear resembling popping sounds are your joints releasing tiny pockets of air. A chiropractic adjustment does not affect the bones of either side of a joint - it affects the connective tissue that holds the joint together.

Each patient’s care is unique and therefore customized to meet their specific condition and needs. Your chiropractor will modify adjustments based on your size, weight, age and health condition.

For many, back pain can become chronic if left untreated. Chiropractic care has been shown to ease and even eliminate back pain for many patients.

Many pregnant women find that chiropractic adjustments improve the pregnancy experience and make delivery easier. Adjustments are adapted to accommodate the stage of pregnancy and the unique needs of each patient.

Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from their daily activities as well as from participating in sports. Injuries like these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness, or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, it’s very gentle. 

Chiropractors are trained to adjust in a very specific location and direction. As a result, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself correctly and accurately.

Yes. Chiropractic care is included in most health insurance plans, including major medical plans, workers’ compensation, Medicare and Medicaid plans. Chiropractic care is also available to veterans and military members through the Veteran’s Choice / Community Care program. Contact the office or your insurance provider to see if Spine Quest as an in-network provider for your specific insurance plan.