Palmer Chiropractic Clinics

What conditions can be helped by chiropractic?

Chiropractic is an effective treatment for many problems. Here are some common illnesses we address every day in our clinic . . .

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Headache
• Balance difficulties
• Sports injuries
• Whiplash and other collision injuries
• Occupational injuries
• Sciatica
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ disorders
• Digestive problems
• Scoliosis

There are many more disorders that can be helped through chiropractic. And don't worry, if your illness cannot be helped by chiropractic, we will connect you with a healthcare provider that meets your needs.

Is chiropractic safe? Will it hurt?

Chiropractic care is safe, with a very low risk of serious complications at less than one per million (about 1 in every 5.86 million adjustments)¹. By comparison, the risk of death following other common treatments for spine-related pain is: 53.6 per million for prescription opioid pain medications²; and 1,800 per million for spine surgery³.

Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.

Is chiropractic care effective?

In a recent study, 94 percent of chiropractic patients reported a significant reduction in back pain⁴. Another study showed chiropractic care in conjunction with standard medical care offered a significant advantage over medical care alone for decreasing pain and improving physical functioning for people with acute low back pain⁵.

For neck pain, a recent study found that 82 percent of chiropractic patients reported a significant reduction in pain following chiropractic care⁶. Further, chiropractic treatment may reduce migraine symptoms by as much as 40 percent⁷.

Will treatment be covered under my insurance?

Most insurance providers cover chiropractic treatment, although the level of coverage varies greatly. We advise patients to contact their insurance company prior to their first visit to learn the coverage provided through their specific plan.

Patients who choose to pay for their care directly (without insurance), and at the time of service, qualify for a discounted rate.

Palmer Clinics also offer financial assistance for patients with a financial need and offer discounted services (based on income) through our community outreach clinics. Finally, in support of our military, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics offer complimentary care for qualified active-duty status military personnel and their families.

1. Haldeman S, Carey P, Townsend M, Papadopoulos C: Arterial dissections following cervical manipulation: the chiropractic experience. CMAJ 2001;165:905
2. Email to American Chiropractic Association from Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 29, 2014.
3. Smith, JS et al. Rates and causes of mortality associated with spine surgery based on 108,419 procedures: a review of the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Database. Spine 2012, Nov 1;37(23):1975-82
4. Schneider M et al, Comparison of spinal manipulation methods and usual medical care for acute and subacute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial. Spine 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17
5. Goertz CM, Long CR, Hondras MA, Petri R, Delgado R, Lawrence DJ, Owens EF, Meeker WC. Adding chiropractic manipulative therapy to standard medical care for patients with acute low back pain. Spine 2013;38(8):627-634.
6. Bronfort G et al, Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2012 Jan 3, 156(1 Pt 1): 1-10
7. Chaibi A et al, Manual therapies for migraine: a systematic review. J Headache Pain. 2011 Apr; 12(2): 127-133.