Chiropractic FAQ
Clear answers from Dr. Brad Hayes' practice
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts concerned with human health and disease processes. Doctors
of Chiropractic are physicians who consider man as an integrated being and give special attention to the
physiological and biomechanical aspects including structural, spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological,
vascular, nutritional, emotional and environmental relationships.
Yes. Research shows that chiropractic care, particularly spinal manipulation, is one of the most
effective treatments for acute low back pain. The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research recommends
spinal manipulation as a safe and effective initial treatment.
Multiple studies show that chiropractic care is highly cost-effective compared to traditional medical
care for back and neck problems, often resulting in lower overall healthcare costs and faster return to
work.
Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain at any given time. One half of all working Americans
admit to having back symptoms each year.
After an extensive study of all currently available care, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
recommended spinal manipulation as the only safe and effective, drugless form of initial professional
treatment for acute low back problems in adults.
Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by D.D. Palmer. It has grown into one of the largest drug-free,
non-surgical healthcare professions in the United States.
Medicare covers chiropractic care for manual spinal manipulation when it is medically necessary.
Coverage is limited primarily to the adjustment itself.
Yes. Heavy or improperly worn backpacks can cause poor posture, muscle strain, and spinal stress in
children. Proper backpack fit and weight management is important.
Many parents report significant improvement in chronic ear infections after chiropractic care,
particularly with gentle upper cervical adjustments that may improve drainage and nervous system
function.