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WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS?

There are many different options besides us, including other chiropractors.  So why should you choose us over everyone else?  Here are just a few reasons:

1. We go out of our way to give you the best care and service possible.  Yeah, I know that most claim to do this, but we really do go head over heels to make our practice members happy.  In our office you don't ever have to worry about dealing with rude staff, being bogged down with unnecessary paperwork, or having to wait long after your appointment is scheduled.  What this means is that you could look forward to a stress-free visit and focus on getting better.

2. Your treatment will consist of the latest state of the art technology. So what does this mean to you?  Treatment of your condition with the least cost and time required. We have been helping people like you for almost 2 decades.  We have been using these treatment protocols in our office to help people with conditions ranging from neck and back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other conditions.  This means you could be confident that you will receive a safe, gentle, and effective treatment for your condition.

3. You will be referred to the appropriate healthcare specialist if we determine we can't help you.  Unfortunately, we can't help everyone that schedules an appointment with us.  If for any reason we feel our treatment won't benefit you then we will recommend someone else that can help you.  This way you don't have to worry about receiving any unnecessary treatments or being given the runaround.

4. You never have to worry about receiving any more treatments than is necessary.  There are some chiropractors that recommend the same amount of visits for everyone, regardless of their condition.  We realize that your situation is unique, as there are many factors that will play a role in your recovery.  As a result, you never have to worry about coming in for a single treatment more than you need.

5. We make care affordable for you.  With health insurance becoming worse and worse, with larger deductibles and higher copays, we realize that finances can sometimes get in the way of taking care of your health.  Just keep in mind that many of our current patients don't have insurance, and are still able to afford our care.  However, we do have no-interest payment plans for those who might need this option.

Need More Reasons?  Click Here To Read Some Of Our Success Stories

Now that we have given you some reasons why you might want to choose us, we only feel it's fair to list a few types of people that probably shouldn't contact us:

• Those who are currently going to another healthcare professional for their condition and are happy with the results and care they are receiving.  Unless if there are other factors such as convenience due to location, then we recommend staying with your current doctor if you are getting both satisfactory care and results.

• Anyone who is not fully committed to getting better. As odd as this may sound, there are some people who occasionally schedule an appointment to find out what's wrong with them and to see if they are a candidate for treatment, but have no intentions of going through any treatments, even if we could help them.  Of course we know there might be other factors that could prevent you from going through treatments, but if you're not committed to begin with please don't call us.

• You choose your doctors based on price alone.  While our fees are reasonable (in fact, many people come to us who do not have health insurance because of how affordable our fees are), we admit that we are not the cheapest in town.  You're no doubt familiar with the saying "you get what you pay for", and we are confident that you will be more than happy with the care you receive from us.  For proof of this simply look at some of our "Success Stories" on this website.

10 Things Every Consumer Should Know Before Choosing a Chiropractor


Here are a list of pointers on how to find a good chiropractor (and what to avoid)

1. Wellness or maintenance treatment. This is a good way for a chiropractor to make extra money, and a common reason many medical doctors don't refer to chiropractors. There is no scientific evidence that when you feel good chiropractic treatment can prevent or maintain anything. If you feel good and your chiropractor still wants to see you, get a second opinion before continuing care.

2. Questionable diagnostics. If your chiropractor tests your muscles, notes they are weak, and diagnoses an internal problem, the DC should refer you to an internist. On the other hand, if you have weak muscles because you are out of shape, a good chiropractor will refer you to a therapist, a gym, or design a strengthening program for you. If your muscles are weak due to a serious disease, nerve problem or serious structural problem, your DC should refer you for a second opinion with a neurologist or orthopedist. Muscle testing alone should not be the reason your chiropractor wants to continue to treat you if there is no pain.

3. Silly marketing gimmicks. Health fairs, swap meets, and shopping malls often have chiropractors giving free spinal examinations. There are a variety of gimmicks designed to procure you as a patient. The most common one is a postural analysis. If you have poor posture and no pain, a chiropractor should not want to manipulate you, but instead should design a workout or exercise program for you.

4. Treating areas that don't hurt. When you receive treatment, three things happen: You get better, you get worse, or you stay the same. If you feel good, only two things can occur: You stay the same or you get worse. If you go to a chiropractor with lower back pain, the DC should not manipulate your neck without a logical reason unless you also have a neck problem. There is no evidence that performing neck manipulation can help your lower back or vice versa. If your chiropractor insists on manipulating areas that don't hurt without a logical expanation, get a second opinion before continuing care.

5. Excessive supplementation. Chiropractors take many nutrition classes in school. Beware of any chiropractor who says his vitamins are the only ones that work. Beware of any chiropractor that wants to sell you large amounts of supplements without first offering dietary and lifestyle changes that might accomodate the deficiency.

6. Excessive x-rays. Beware of any chiropractor who uses x-rays for any reason other than to rule out a fracture, dislocation, or bone disease. X-rays should only be taken if you have sustained a recent traumatic injury and are in considerable pain and discomfort; are undergoing a history and examination indicate a possible bone disease such as arthritis; or have long-standing pain in an area that has not responded or resolved with care. No person is perfectly symmetrical; no one's spine is perfectly straight and balanced. If you are pain-free and your chiropractor wants to continue treatment because of what an x-ray shows, get a second opinion before you continue care.

7. Excessive visits. When a chiropractor treats you, you should feel better. It is not normal to be worse after treatment. Depending on the nature and extent of your problem, after a few visits you should notice considerable improvement. After one to four weeks, your pain should be reduced by 40-50 percent, depending on how severe and how extensive your original problem. Beware of any chiropractor who recommends a three, six or 12-month treatment plan based on your first or second visit.

8. Unwillingness to work with other professionals. If you are not getting relief, you should not have to ask for a referral; your chiropractor should have already recommended one for you.

9: Pre-payment for services that have yet to be performed. Beware of chiropractors who ask you to pay "up-front" for treatment. Most chiropractors will use the analogy of the dentist and braces. This is a questionable procedure and should be avoided at all cost.

10: The "pinched nerve" theory: Beware of chiropractors who claim that your problem is due to a pinched nerve. Although some conditions may indeed result from a pinched (compressed) nerve, a competent chiropractor should be able to determine if your health problem is due to other underlying causes. The cause of a your problem may be due to nerve, muscle, ligament, disc, nutritional, hormonal, environmental challenges.

A Good Chiropractor

Good chiropractors do everything in their power to get you better as fast as possible with as few treatments as necessary.

A good chiropractor will give you advice on how to avoid future problems without a costly maintenance treatment plan.

A good chiropractor will only x-ray when necessary and will not use x-rays as a marketing tool to have you continue care. A good chiropractor will give you sensible nutritional advice concerning supplementation and a healthy diet without excessive pressure to purchase vitamins.

A good chiropractor will have a strong working relationship with allied professionals of all specialties, including family practice physicians; orthopedists and neurologists.

What to look for in a chiropractor?

1. A chiropractor who performs a thorough examination and will diagnose you.
2. If the chiropractor determines he/she can not help you, they should promptly refer you to a  physician who can.
3. The chiropractor should have access to MRI, Bone Scans, CT and other diagnostic tests
4. A chiropractor who is trained in rehabilitation and ergonomics. (Remember, if the chiropractor is not offering to teach you appropriate exercises and ergonomic instructions, then this is comparable to an expensive aspirin.
5. A chiropractor who will dismiss you when your condition has been properly treated.

Eight Interview Questions to Help You Select The Best Chiropractor

1: If I have already been under chiropractic care, do I have to have more x-rays?

Accepted Answer: If this is your first visit and the chiropractor feels the need to order x-rays, that would be acceptable. However, there is no need to have new x-rays taken if you have already been under chiropractic care and you are simply changing doctors.

2: Does the chiropractor use therapy? What type?

Accepted Answer: I recommend that a chiropractor have available the following therapies: Interferential, Ultrasound, Traction, Laser

3: Does the chiropractor perform physical examinations and diagnose?

Accepted Answer: Chiropractors are thoroughly trained in differential diagnosis. A competent chiropractor should perform a thorough examination. In the event, the chiropractor based on the examination determines he/she can not treat you, then you should be promptly referred to the appropriate specialist

4: Does the chiropractor have additional training in orthopedics, sports medicine, etc..?

Accepted Answer: Not mandatory, but it would be helpful to find a chiropractor who has taken additional training in orthopedics, neurology, sport medicine, internal medicine or rehab.

5: If I become a new patient would I have to commit to a series of treatments or can I be seen on an "as needed basis"?

Accepted Answer: Do not commit to any more treatment than it takes to improve your condition. I believe that a patient should see an improvement within 3-6 treatments. At that point I will begin rehab and teach the patient the appropriate exercises to help prevent future problems.

6: Does the chiropractor accept insurance?

Accepted Answer: Do not go to a chiropractor who does not take insurance. With most insurance companies re-imbursing for chiropractic treatment, it does not make sense to seek the services of a chiropractor who refuses to accept insurance.

7: Does the chiropractor use trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Graston technique, Cox traction?  

Accepted Answer: It would be an added bonus if the chiropractor is trained in any or all of these fine treatments. These techniques will help you improve much faster.  

8: Does the chiropractor recommend and instruct their patients on rehab. exercises? What training do you have in rehab. exercises?

Accepted Answer: If the chiropractor does not incorporate some form of rehab. exercises then I would not begin treatment

These interview questions should help narrow down the best chiropractor for your health problem.