Chiropractic Exam
Chiropractic is the largest primary care health
discipline that seeks to establish health and well being
through natural means.
While some think of us as “bone doctors”, our primary
concern is the function of the nervous system. A
mal-position of a bone (called a subluxation) can cause an
alteration in nerve function. The nervous system controls
and coordinates all bodily functions. Therefore, anything
that interferes with the function of the nervous system,
like a subluxation, can adversely affect health.
In chiropractic, we look for areas of disturbance in the
nervous system and correct this interference. We do this
with adjustments. To identify these areas of interference, a
thorough chiropractic examination is performed for each new
patient. This examination will include orthopedic, neurologic, range of motion and muscle tests. X-rays are not
typically taken, but may be in the case of a trauma,
accident, or when a suspicious mass is present.
Chiropractic examinations are non-invasive and are performed
with the patient fully clothed. This initial examination is
used to determine the course of treatment, as well as any
other care necessary to establish optimal health.
Initial examinations for chiropractic care take
approximately 30 to 45 minutes, with an extra 15 to 30
minutes typically scheduled for any adjustment
necessary. The fees for the initial examination are based
upon the complexity of the case and range from $50-75
for children to $75-$100 for adults. Fees for any
adjustment performed in conjunction with the initial
examination typically cost $35-$85.00.
Please see the Forms section to
download forms for care as a new chiropractic patient.
Please note: Health
Matters does not have a direct relationship with any
insurance company. We will provide you with the proper
documentation necessary to submit to your insurance company for
reimbursement.
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