Is Chiropractic care too expensive?

In our office, we believe in prescribing a 3(4) step treatment plan for patients experiencing pain symptoms.  Step one is relief.  This phase is to help the patient get RELIEF from the symptoms that brought them in to begin with.  Step two is CORRECT.  While the symptoms you are experiencing are your main concern, we must make sure we fix the underlying problem that is CAUSING the symptoms.  In phase three, we aim to STABILIZE the problem.  This is so that we will get longer lasting results.  Once these phases are complete, comes a phase of care that is just as important if not more important, MAINTENANCE.  This phase usually requires monthly visits to our office.  It allows us to monitor your spine health, maintain all the efforts of the first 3 phases, catch problems at their onset, and helps prevent future problems of pain and immobility.

We do it this way because IT WORKS, and because we believe in laying it all out for the patient to see so that they know exactly what to expect.  Because of this, you likely will see a plan lasting as long as 12 months, and also see the total investment of you, your insurance, or a combination of the two.  Typically, these visits are going to range from $0 (awesome insurance) to $50 per visit.  While I understand that these numbers can add up quickly, and many people are working on a tight budget, I have a hard time sometimes helping patients realize what a great investment this is to your body.

If you don't address pain symptoms or take care of your spine now, you will likely have worse problems later.  That's not a scare tactic, it's a fact.  Another fun fact; the longer you wait, the longer it will take to fix the problem!  A problem that started 6 months ago takes a fraction of the time to fix than one that started 20 years ago.  And the long term financial costs of addressing pain without actually fixing it can add up too:  doctors visits (only to get a prescription that will mask the pain but not fix it), prescription costs, sick days from work due to pain, expensive injections, god-forbid a surgery, and even the opportunity cost of losing out on life events due to not feeling up to it.

Which brings me to the point of today's blog, Is Chiropractic care too expensive?  Absolutely not.  It baffles my mind the way some people prioritize expenses.  The same lady that has a brand new manicure and designer purse, balks at the idea of spending a $30 copay on maintaining her spine and decreasing pain.  The same guy who goes to crossfit multiple times per week (upwards of $150/month) to maintain muscle mass, does not understand why A) the pains he is getting from crossfit are due to his spinal misalignment and pelvic imbalance, and B) why it would be equally important to make sure his spine is strong and balanced to get the best workout without pain. 

Bottom line, it is an investment in your body, one that will payoff both short term and long term.  Don't put off what you need to do, prioritize your body and health so you can reap the return on investment later!!

Yours in health and wellness,

Dr. Taylor