Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers | Lincoln Park (773) 529-5670

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiropractic care covered by insurance?
Yes. Please contact us for a quote of benefits for your policy.

Are Chiropractors doctors?
To become a Chiropractic Physician requires an average of eight years of highly specialized training. Today's doctor of Chiropractic must complete 4,800 hours of classroom instruction, and pass a rigid board examination before earning a license. Continuing education seminars must be completed for annual license renewal. In fact the National College of Chiropractic Medicine requires more gross anatomy hours than any school on the planet. A national grad will have completed 2 times the amount of anatomy of the average medical school, 2 times the hours of radiology, 2 times as much diagnosis, 2 times as much orthopedics, 2 times as much physiology, and 5 times as much nutrition. National graduates are trained as primary care physicians and acknowledged by state & federal government as such.

What is an adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixed, "locked up", or not moving properly. Adjustments help return the bones to a more normal position or motion, relieving pain and ill health. Each chiropractic adjustment is tailored to the patient's age, size, and unique spinal problem. Chiropractic adjustments are so safe, even newborns and children receive adjustments to repair the damage caused from birth process, learning to walk, or other childhood trauma.

Who can benefit?
Anyone with a spine can benefit from chiropractic! If you are visiting this page, your body is probably telling you something is wrong. There is a good chance that we can help "align" your body into its proper state.

How do athletes benefit from Chiropractic Adjustments?
Chiropractic Adjustments are performed to remove spinal and extremity misalignment that can impede the speed, strength and proprioception of nerve impulses and therefore reduce the strength, speed and proprioception of the athletic abilities. A qualified Sports Chiropractic treatment is designed to enhance the athletes potential by removing all nerve interference.

How long will I need Chiropractic care?
Spinal problems, neglected since early childhood, may require ongoing supportive care of optimum spinal function. These long standing problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine. Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help keep them in tip-top shape. Those who are active, have stressful jobs, or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventive visits are helpful in the maintenance of good health.Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their ache or pain becomes unbearable. While this style of “crisis management” is usually more costly and time-consuming, our office stands ready to help all patients, regardless of their health goals. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.

What can I expect on my first visit to Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers?

You can download this "First Visit Expectations" PDF (85Kb) to learn more.