Question 1

Is chiropractic effective?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and structural misalignments that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well it must be free of interference. By restoring spinal function with chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is removed, thus allowing optimal nervous system function and improved health.

Question 2

Why should I see a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

Seeing a chiropractor is not only for back pain and neck pain. Chiropractic care is an excellent way to keep your body at its peak performance through nutrition, adjustment and overall wellness.

Question 3

How does chiropractic care work?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic is an overall way of looking at the human body. It's based on the idea that the body is self-sustaining and self-healing. The body is in essence completely controlled by the brain through its connection via the spinal cord and the vast networks of nerves that make up the body. When this system is not functioning at its peak, the overall performance of the human body is lacking. While it's often perceived that the chiropractor is solely here to treat back and neck pain, this is simply a small piece of what the profession really is capable of handling.

Question 4

What is a chiropractic adjustment, and is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to, is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place. An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles — referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.

Question 5

What results can I expect from treatment?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic is based on the idea of removing imbalances both structural and postural in an effort to allow our body to heal itself. For this to happen the network of nerves and signals from your brain, down your spinal cord, to the network of nerves must be allowed to flow freely without any interruption. Chiropractors have the ability and skill to remove these interruptions or misalignments and allow the body to perform as it was meant to.

Question 6

What is a subluxation?

Accepted Answer

When a vertebrae becomes misaligned or moves out of its normal position, this is referred to in the chiropractic profession as a subluxation. Subluxations can be caused by a wide range of issues ranging from a minor slip or bump to a car accident or any sudden trauma. When a vertebrae is subluxated, it begins to put pressure on nerves, blood vessels and everything around it.

Question 7

How long should I plan for my first visit?

Accepted Answer

Please allow 30 to 40 minutes for your first visit. We'll get to know you, discuss your history, current condition, and goals, and complete a thorough examination including computerized postural analysis.

Question 8

Will I receive an adjustment on my first visit?

Accepted Answer

Adjustments are not guaranteed on the day of your examination. The first visit focuses on assessment — your history, examination, and computerized postural analysis. Treatment recommendations and your first adjustment are typically discussed and provided at the second-visit report-of-findings.

Question 9

Do you offer acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Vesci has a fellowship from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and offers acupuncture as part of the practice's coordinated care.

Question 10

What insurance do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We participate with most major insurers including Medicare, Medicaid and Husky, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, and United Healthcare. We also handle worker's compensation, auto MedPay claims, and Letter of Protection cases. See the insurance page for the full list and out-of-network notes.

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