1410 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

It has been suggested to me that I seek chiropractic care, but I am hesitant because…

I’m Afraid It Will Hurt

Congratulations! You’re in good company. Many of our new patients that come to our office are worried that the treatment will be painful. While we cannot guarantee that everyone that walks through our door will experience no pain during treatment, we can say that it is usually very mild and very temporary. Normally any residual pain resembles that of a post-workout soreness. This is a result of the positive functional change that is taking place in the tissues that have been treated.

I’m Afraid It Will Be Too Expensive

Can we tell you that quality, comprehensive chiropractic care comes cheap? No, of course not. Many of the people who have sought care at our office have tried many other cheaper solutions to their pain only to find that it has delayed them from receiving the care they need. If you’re unsure of your ability to afford care, consider this:

We accept insurance:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Medicare
- Auto Accidents
If your insurance policy is not listed above, in many cases you can submit on your own for reimbursement.
Our fees are reasonable and fair
We explain fees up front
We accept credit cards

I’ve Heard That Once You Start Seeing a Chiropractor,
You Have to Keep Going Back Forever

I’ve heard the same is true for dentists, hair stylists, and the guy who changes the oil in your car. But do you really HAVE to keep going back to any of these people? No you don’t HAVE to, but many people CHOOSE to because they find the consequences of not going back are much worse than the minor inconvenience and expense of ongoing good care for their teeth, their hair, their car or their SPINE.

Most patients come to see us in pain. Many find that after a few weeks of care, not only is their pain gone, but they can FUNCTION at a higher level. They move better, have more energy, sleep better, think more clearly and have a general sense of well-being that they want to keep forever. When they ask us how to accomplish that we explain it is a combination of good self-care with diet, rest, exercise, stress management, etc. and infrequent but regular visits to the chiropractor. If they CHOOSE to continue care, we welcome them as a wellness patient. If they choose not to, we release them and wish them well.

The choice is ALWAYS yours.

I Hear Neck Adjustments Can Cause Strokes

There have been irresponsible news reports that have frightened and mislead viewers about the relationship between manipulation of the upper neck (a procedure commonly performed by chiropractors) and stroke.

People have had strokes backing their cars out of their driveways, having their hair washed at beauty parlors, while shaving, while sitting on their couch, etc. That doesn’t mean any of these things caused the stroke.

A recent study in the February 2008 issue of Spine (the most prestigious Orthopedic journal in spinal care) showed there is no greater likelihood of having a stroke after visiting a chiropractor than there is after visiting a medical doctor. Visits to both MD’s and Chiropractors are associated with strokes in that people experiencing some kinds of strokes often feel neck pain or headache that makes them seek a doctor’s care. In other words, the stroke causes the doctor visit, not the other way around.

Chiropractic care is VERY safe.

Cassidy JD et al. Risk of vertebrobasilar stroke and chiropractic care: results of a population-based case-control and case-crossover study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Feb 15;33(4 Suppl):S176-83.

My problem is in my (foot, knee, wrist, elbow, shoulder, jaw, etc.). Chiropractors only treat backs, right?

Wrong!
We offer safe, comfortable and EFFECTIVE treatment not only for backs, but for painful shoulders, elbows, knees, feet, jaws, wrists, ankles, ribs, etc. as well. Visit the directory of commonly treated conditions on our home page.

Are You Considering Chiropractic?

Here is what to expect as a new patient

At our office, an initial doctor-patient encounter will last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity of the case. The goal of the first visit is to fully assess and identify the specific tissue structures that may be causing the pain. The doctor will start by taking a thorough history followed by a comprehensive, functional examination. The doctor will then render the necessary treatment after explaining the purpose and nature of the treatment modalities used.

He will then provide a followup review of the case, which includes informing the patient of the cause of symptoms, why the dysfunction is there, and what the doctor and patient must do to correct it. At our office we feel it is important and ethically necessary to tell the patient what they need, according to the patient’s goals, discuss the treatment options, and arrive at a rational, conservative treatment plan.

Patient goals are outlined in three stages:

Short-term goals: pain reduction & stabilization of condition
Intermediate goals – improvement of functional capacity
Long-term goals – Prevention of reoccurence

The patient will be asked to arrive 15 minutes before his/her scheduled visit to complete the necessary forms prior to the initial visit. Subsequent treatment visits will be shorter in duration, according to individual patient needs.