Chiropractic FAQs Newport Beach

No. The spine is most of it, but the same principles apply to any joint that has stopped moving properly - shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles are all treated here. A stubborn extremity joint often responds better once the spine above it is behaving.

Usually not. Most people describe brief pressure and sometimes an audible release. Mild soreness for a day afterwards is common, particularly after a first visit, and it is the same category of ache as unfamiliar exercise. If something is painful, say so - we will use a lighter technique instead.

Chiropractors hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and are licensed healthcare providers. That is not the same qualification as a medical doctor, and we are clear about the difference. We treat musculoskeletal problems, and where something falls outside that we refer you to a physician.

Most major carriers cover chiropractic care to some degree, and the details vary a great deal between plans. Call (949) 250-0600 before your first visit and we will check your specific benefits so you know where you stand rather than finding out afterwards.

For most people, yes, and serious complications are rare. It is not appropriate for everyone - reduced bone density, recent fracture, some inflammatory conditions and certain vascular histories all change what is suitable. That is what the first-visit examination is for, and it is why we ask about your general health rather than only about the painful part.

There is no lower or upper limit. We see infants and we see patients in their nineties. What changes is the technique - the force used with a baby is a fingertip, and with an older patient we generally use instrument or drop-table methods rather than a manual thrust.

Gas moving within the joint capsule as the pressure inside it changes. It is not bones cracking and it is not anything moving back into place. It is also not a measure of whether the adjustment worked - plenty of effective adjustments are silent.

You should get a specific answer to that at your first visit, based on what the examination found. Most straightforward mechanical problems settle over a handful of visits. If you are not measurably better in a reasonable number, the diagnosis is wrong and we will say so rather than book you in again.

No. California is a direct-access state for chiropractic, so you can book without a referral from a physician. If your plan requires one for reimbursement that is a separate question, and worth checking with your carrier.

No, and you should be wary of anyone who suggests otherwise. Care here is for a specific problem, with an expected number of visits. Some people choose to come occasionally once things have settled, and that is their decision rather than a condition of treatment.

Yes, and low back and pelvic pain in pregnancy is one of the more common reasons people see us. Positioning and technique are adapted throughout - supports so you are not lying on your abdomen, lighter contacts, and no forceful rotation. We will happily coordinate with your maternity team.

Something you can move in, a list of your medications, your insurance card, and any recent imaging or reports if you have them. Completing the intake form online beforehand saves about fifteen minutes and means your visit starts with the examination rather than paperwork.