Will the adjustment hurt?
A: A short, very quick force is applied to the joints which may cause a noise like a "pop" to be heard.
This is a normal reaction to the adjustment. It is the gases normally surrounding the joint being released
into the body. You may feel tension right before the adjustment but the adjustment should not be painful.
It is common to feel slightly sore the day following the adjustment. This is a result of lactic acid being released from the muscles into the body. Drinking plenty of water after the adjustment helps prevent this soreness.
After I get adjusted will I need to continuously return for follow-up adjustments?
A: The adjustment is only one aspect of chiropractic treatment. It restores movement into joints that are
not moving well. There are also structures like muscles and ligaments that surround the joint as well.
These structures become affected when there is a problem in a joint. The patient’s health and the length
of time they have had the problem will affect treatment length. Patients are taught how to prevent "flare-ups"
of their condition; so much of the prognosis depends on the patient's active involvement in their health/body
awareness. The adjustment itself does not lead to reliance on further visits.
Will my insurance cover the chiropractic visit?
A: Dr. Steinys is becoming a credentialed provider in many health insurance plans. Every plan offers different
benefits for their members. Our office can verify your benefits prior to your examination to inform you what
chiropractic services are covered.
Will my insurance cover the chiropractic visit?
A: Chiropractors are trained as primary care physicians with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions. The
back is only one area that chiropractors treat. The whole body is evaluated when examining a patient.
Will my insurance cover the chiropractic visit?
A: Acupuncture is a treatment based in eastern medicine that is has been practiced for over 5000 years.
Small very fine needles are inserted into the skin (usually a superficial insertion) to influence a
physiological effect. Meridians or channels based on organ systems run throughout the body. Qi (chee)
is the energy force that travels through the meridians. Qi consists of spiritual, emotional, mental,
and physical components of life. Health is influenced by this flow of Qi through the meridians. If there
is a disruption of flow in any way, a person then feels symptoms or becomes ill. Points are needled on
the meridians to ensure proper flow of Qi, therefore removing symptoms.
As Qi consists of many components, when using acupuncture, it is important to also address other factors that can disrupt Qi. These factors include nutrition and mental state of mind.
