Chiropractic Services

What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a type of health care that focuses on pain and problems involving the muscles, joints, bones, and nervous system. These problems can affect how you move, feel, and take part in daily activities.

What Is a Doctor of Chiropractic?
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs), also called chiropractors, are health care providers who examine, diagnose, and treat problems that affect the muscles and joints.

Chiropractors use different types of care, including hands-on treatment, exercise, and advice about daily habits, diet, and healthy living.

Chiropractors may use physical exams, lab tests, and imaging (such as X-rays or MRIs) to better understand your condition. They also know when chiropractic care may not be the right choice. If another type of care is needed, they can refer you to the right health care provider or work with your other providers as part of your care team.

Like other health care providers, chiropractors must follow state laws and hold a state license to practice.

Do We Take Insurance?
We currently accept AHCCCS health plans (Medicaid) and Medicare.

If you do not have insurance, you may be able to use our sliding fee discount program at some clinic locations. This program may lower the cost of your visit based on your income.

What Is the Popping or Cracking Sound During a Chiropractic Adjustment?
One common treatment used by chiropractors is called joint manipulation, often known as a chiropractic adjustment. During this treatment, you may hear a popping or cracking sound. This sound does not mean that a bone is moving back into place. The sound comes from a quick change in pressure inside the joint. This causes small gas bubbles to form and release. It is similar to the sound you hear when cracking your knuckles. The sound is not needed for the treatment to work. An adjustment can still be helpful even if you do not hear a pop.

Does Chiropractic Treatment Hurt?
Most chiropractic treatments cause little or no pain. Some people may feel mild soreness or aching after a visit, similar to what you might feel after starting a new exercise. This usually goes away within 12 to 48 hours.

Your chiropractor will work with you to find treatments that fit your needs and comfort level. Chiropractic care is one option for managing pain and may be used along with exercise, other treatments, and care from your health care team.

What Should I Expect During My First Visit?

Your first visit is all about getting to know you, understanding your pain, and learning how it affects your daily life.

We will ask questions about your symptoms, health history, daily activities, lifestyle, and past treatments. We also want to understand your goals and what you would like to get back to doing. We look at the whole person because pain can be affected by many things, not just muscles and joints. When needed, we may also review your medical records and imaging.

Next, we will perform a full exam. This may include checking your strength, movement, reflexes, and joint function. We may also use a movement assessment to see how your body responds to certain movements and positions.

After the exam, we will talk about what we found and work together to create a plan that fits your needs and goals. Your plan may include hands-on treatment, exercise, and changes to daily habits. If needed, we can also work with your other health care providers to support your care.

Depending on your needs, your first visit may include hands-on treatment, such as a chiropractic adjustment or soft tissue treatment. We will usually give you one or two exercises to practice at home.

Our goal is for you to leave your first visit with a better understanding of your pain, a plan for moving forward, and simple steps you can take to help yourself feel and move better.