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Frequently
Asked Questions
- I have been in pain for years! Do I have to learn to
live with the pain?
- Is chiropractic care covered under my health insurance?
- Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
- I hear from my friends that once I see a chiropractor,
I become a patient for the rest of my life. Is this true?
- I've heard from other chiropractic patients that their
visits only last 5 minutes, sometimes less. How can you accomplish a
thorough treatment in so little time?
- I have sought out treatment elsewhere. I have tried
strengthening and stretching for my injury and it is not getting any
better. Do you think you can help?
- I have tried many other forms of therapy with no success
and my doctor says that I need surgery, which I would like to avoid.
Should I see you?
- I have had chiropractic adjustments before. While I
felt temporary relief, the pain in my neck and back always returns.
Why is that?
- All I am familiar with is chiropractors “cracking”
the spine. Is that all you do?
- Do I need to stop exercising while I am seeking treatment?
Q: I have been in pain for years! Do I have to learn
to live with the pain?
A: No! Nobody has to learn to live with pain. Through proper care and
patient compliance, most problems that have been present for years can
be managed, possibly eliminated.
Q: Is chiropractic care covered under my health insurance?
A: Most plans cover chiropractic care. If you are unsure if you have coverage,
let me (link) complimentary check your insurance benefits for you or you
can call the number on the back of your insurance card. Click
here for more information regarding your insurance.
Q: Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
A: Most insurance plans do not require a referral.
Q: I hear from my friends that once I see a chiropractor,
I become a patient for the rest of my life. Is this true?
A: No. How long you decide to receive chiropractic care is ultimately
up to you.
Q: I've heard from other chiropractic patients that
their visits only last 5 minutes, sometimes less. How can you accomplish
a thorough treatment in so little time?
A: You can’t! People, as well as their health, are very important.
By spending some extra quality time with a patient, he/she will be on
the best possible path to injury recovery. For example, this can be done
through reviewing home exercises, lifestyle modification, etc.
Q: I have sought out treatment elsewhere. I have tried
strengthening and stretching for my injury and it is not getting any better.
Do you think you can help?
A: Yes! While strengthening and stretching are very important, the scar
tissue and myofascial adhesions that develop from injury are often over
looked. Even though stretching and strengthening are important, they are
not the best way to break down the myofascial adhesions and scar tissue.
Graston Technique® is a very successful method at breaking down myofascial
adhesions.
Q: I have tried many other forms of therapy with no
success and my doctor says that I need surgery, which I would like to
avoid. Should I see you?
A: Yes. It all depends on the severity of the injury, but the treatment
methods used tend to have very high success rate, not to mention you will
now in a short time if the treatment is beneficial for you.
Q: I have had chiropractic adjustments before. While
I felt temporary relief, the pain in my neck and back always returns.
Why is that?
A: Performing a chiropractic adjustment it only part of it. In many cases,
tight or weak muscles play a major part as well since they help provide
support to the spine as well. By focusing on the muscles as well, this
can help prevent the pain from returning.
Q: All I am familiar with is chiropractors “cracking”
the spine. Is that all you do?
A: No! Chiropractors have many tools available to them that can help treat
aches and pains. The adjustment or “cracking” is just one
of many tools that chiropractors have available to them. Click
here to learn more. Dr. Schmidt incorporates soft tissue therapy,
physiotherapy and chiropractic manipulation-all designed to help you recover
and return to your normal activity level as soon as possible.
Q: Do I need to stop exercising while I am seeking
treatment?
A: Not usually. In most cases, activity can be modified so you can continue
to exercise without agrivating your injury further.
Have a question that you don’t see answered? Contact
Dr. Schmidt.
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