Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation of the spine is the most popular
alternative therapy for back and neck pain, with about 75% of complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM) users choosing this route.1 Spinal manipulation
focuses on restoring proper alignment of the vertebrae, so bulging discs
or bone spurs don’t irritate or pinch spinal nerves.
Chiropractic focuses on your entire skeleton, as well as correcting any
weaknesses and misalignments. By carefully manipulating these systems,
we can help relieve your back pain and joint stiffness or soreness. The
goal is to restore full functionality with care and concern for your short-
and long-term health goals.
Will Insurance Cover My Chiropractic Services?
According to the CMS, Medicare Part B currently covers 80% of the cost
for manipulation of the spine if medically necessary to correct a subluxation
(a misalignment of the vertebrae). There is no Medicare cap on the number
of medically necessary visits to a chiropractor. However, many other insurers
do not cover chiropractic care and those that do generally limit covered
visits to 10-30 per year.
