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A first visit includes a health history, physical exam, and possibly X-rays. The chiropractor will assess your spine and posture, identify areas of restricted movement, and perform adjustments (you may hear a popping sound, which is normal). They will discuss a treatment plan, typically involving multiple visits over several weeks. Sessions are usually 15 to 30 minutes.
Consider seeing a chiropractor for low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, sciatica, stiffness after sitting or sleeping, mild sports injuries, or general musculoskeletal discomfort. Chiropractic care is not appropriate for fractures, severe osteoporosis, spinal cord compression, or inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. See a medical doctor for those.
Initial visit: $60-200 · Follow-up adjustment: $30-75 · X-rays: $50-200
Chiropractors treat lower back pain with spinal adjustments, mobilization, and soft tissue therapy. Research supports chiropractic care as an effective first-line treatment for many types of back pain.
Neck pain from poor posture, sleeping position, or injury responds well to chiropractic adjustments and manual therapy. Your chiropractor also addresses contributing factors like workstation ergonomics.
Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches often originate from neck and upper back problems. Chiropractic adjustments targeting the cervical spine can reduce headache frequency and intensity.
Shooting pain from the lower back down the leg can result from disc herniation or piriformis syndrome. Chiropractors use adjustments and therapeutic exercises to relieve nerve compression.
Reduced range of motion in the spine or extremities limits what you can do every day. Chiropractic care restores joint mobility through manual adjustments and guided movement.
Many health insurance plans cover chiropractic care, typically with a copay of $20 to $50 per visit. Plans often limit the number of covered visits per year (commonly 20 to 30). Medicare covers spinal manipulation but not X-rays or other chiropractic services. Verify coverage before starting treatment, as some plans require a referral.