A vertebral subluxation is a vertebra that is in improper position and alignment causing decreased motion and pressure on a nerve. Vertebral subluxations can occur at any age. IN fact, children get the m from falls, birth trauma other forms of stress. Subluxations received from infancy or a childhood fall may remain in your body for life unless corrected. Many adults today suffer from subluxations they received in childhood.
Spinal adjustments are gentle and effective procedures used to realign vertebrae and free your body from subluxations (see What is a Subluxation).
How will I feel?
Most patient love the way their adjustment feels. Many feel a sense of relief from the vertebra being moved into proper alignment. A lot of patients will have an instant feel of being less tight and more flexible. Some times if the injury is severe the adjustment may be uncomfortable for a split second.
What does it cost?
Our office will take most PPO insurance plans with Chiropractic. The cost for an adjustment is what your co-pay would be usually between $10-25 per visit.
If a patient does not have insurance the initial examination is $30 and X-rays are $49. The cash price is $45 per adjustment and physical therapy is $10 per visit.
Our office has many different payment plans for patients from 12 or 18 month interest free programs to a one payment system. We also offer Kaiser discounts.
Chiropractic is not only safe but many studies have been conducted throughout the United States and Canada for over 50 years showing the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic treatments. For more information log onto http://www.chirobase.com/.
Every patient that comes to our office is evaluated and then given a specific treatment program in order to correct the cause of their condition. The number of adjustments required is based on the individual case. People do not have to go to their Chiropractor forever. Many patients stay on a maintenance care program after their correction is reached so that they never regress back to day one or stay on for regular check ups to keep their spine as healthy as possible.
Why should I try Chiropractic first?
Chiropractic care is non-invasive. It is safe and effective and is a healthy route to try. Unlike drugs there are no toxic side effects to care. Unlike surgery, there are no serious risk factors or life threatening possible outcomes. Chiropractic care is a natural approach to relieving aches and pains, and developing a healthier spine and nervous system. See Our Patients Speak for more details.
The necessity for X-rays will be determined based on the nature of your injury and the results of your examination tests. X-rays will be taken only if found necessary by the doctor.
Many PPO insurance has some Chiropractic benefits. We would be happy to assist you in finding out your chiropractic benefits without our office. Please contact us today so that we can verify specific benefits of your insurance with our office.
The following is a list of insurance we take in our office. Please note that this list is not a complete list and that we must verify all insurance before confirming coverage.
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Blue Cross PPO, EPO
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Blue Shield PPO, EPO
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Aetna PPO, EPO
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United Health Care
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First Health
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Medicare
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Health Net PPO
How do I get started?
Simply Contact us and fill out your information or call our office today at 925-960-1960 to schedule and appointment for a consultation and examination. We would be happy to schedule you the same day as your call for an emergency.
What will happen on my first visit?
On your very first visit to our office you will sit down with Dr. Haque to speak about your condition/injury thoroughly. Afterwards, Dr. Haque will conduct a complete Chiropractic, neurologic, orthopedic, postural and muscular examination which consists of 66 different painless tests. X-rays will then be taken if necessary. Please see Will I need X-rays.
What will happen on my second visit?
After the initial exam and consultation is completed, Dr. Haque will spend time reviewing the results and develop a program of care for your condition. On your second visit to our office (usually next day after first visit), Dr. Haque will review the results of your examination and X-rays (if taken) and discuss what is wrong, if it can be corrected through Chiropractic care, how long the treatment will take, and the costs of care. If Dr. Haque is unable to assist you with your condition she will also explain other options or health professions you can speak with. After a full report on your care is explained Dr. Haque will begin your treatment the same day.
What will happen on my third visit?
Your third visit to our office is nice and easy. It is what you can expect on the rest of your visits. You will sign in, get into one of treatment rooms, receive your corrective adjustment and therapy and then be on your way. The good news about Chiropractic care is that it does not take a long time!! Most patients are in and out the door within 5-10 minutes for their treatments so they can continue their busy life schedules.
Every 30-45 days of care, Dr. Haque will spend some time re-examining your condition by checking improvement of your symptoms and tests results. This insures Dr. Haque that you are getting correction for your condition at the schedule she put together for you as well as making sure that the treatment provided is providing results.
Haque Chiropractic, Your Chiropractor in Livermore
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