FAQ

Question: Does chiropractic care treat other problems in addition to conditions of the spine?

Answer: Every organ—every single part of your body is controlled by your brain and nervous system. Misalignments of the skull and spinal bones that surround and protect your brain and spinal column can cause mechanical tension. This resulting mechanical tension impacts almost every part of your body. By adjusting the misaligned joints of the spine, a chiropractor can help many problems that may not seem related to the spine. See conditions successfully treated by Dr. Garnecki under Success Stories.

Question: Can chiropractic care help me even if my medical doctor didn’t prescribe it?

Answer: A chiropractor has considerably more extensive training in problems related to the spine. A chiropractor is the only health professional qualified to determine if a problem can be treated with chiropractic care.

Question: Can chiropractic care help my children?

Answer: Children fall down—it’s part of growing up. Occasionally, falls or physical stress from the birth process may result in problems. Yet, some of these problems may not present for years. In many cases, chiropractic care can detect and correct these problems before they are evident in adolescence or adulthood. A chiropractic check-up is a simple way to ensure optimal health and the prevention of future health problems as your child grows.

Question: Does my insurance cover chiropractic care and rehabilitation treatment?

Answer: Spinal Health & Wellness is out of network with most insurance companies.  However, we file insurance for our patients as a complimentary service.  Many patients find they receive some insurance reimbursement for chiropractic care or physical therapy, but ultimately, it depends on your individual policy.  Some patients have found the cost of treatment to be equivalent or close to the price of their co-pay for in-network doctors.

We encourage all patients to call their insurance company and ask the following:

• What is my out-of-network benefits for chiropractic and physical therapy?
• Specifically, find out your deductible and maximum limit (visits or dollar amount)

Question: I have scoliosis, and I want non-invasive treatment that you offer, but I don’t live near you.  What are my options?

Answer: Each month, we offer a few selective appointment slots for one-to-two consecutive weeks of intensive treatment for scoliosis for out-of-town patients.  To determine if you’re a good candidate for intensive scoliosis treatment, please contact our office to inquire about details.

Question: I’m an out-of-town patient coming in to Charlottesville for intensive scoliosis treatment, where do you recommend that I stay?

Answer: We’ve negotiated competitive rates for our patients at local hotels.  Please see our Dr. Garnecki Recommends page for details.

If you have any other questions about chiropractic and what chiropractic can do for you, feel free to contact Spinal Health & Wellness.