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Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractic

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.

Insurance

Chiropractic care is covered by most insurance plans, though some plans are limited. Our office is on all managed care plans with the exception of OMNI. This means we accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Choice, Community Care HMO, Family Medical, Oklahoma State Employee and Education Group Insurance Board (OSEEGIB), PPO Oklahoma, Hillcrest Health Systems, Preferred Community Choice, Utica Park Clinic, Warren Clinic, Pacificare, United Health, and many others.

The cost of your chiropractic care is determined based on your individual case. Our office accepts assignment for personal injury, automobile accidents, and other liability cases. This means we wait for your case to be settled before our fee is collected. This allows you to receive necessary care without large out-of-pocket expenses.

For insurance and managed care plans, our office will accept your co-pay and wait for the insurance company to pay the balance. We have convenient payment plans and can work with any budget.