FAQs

Q: Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network chiropractor and do not bill insurance directly. Payment is made at the time of service. A detailed superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your individual policy. I offer a complimentary consultation to help determine whether this approach is appropriate for your situation.

Q: What can I expect after my first atlas adjustment?

Everyone responds a little differently. Some people notice improvement right away, while others feel little to no change at first. It’s also normal to experience short-term responses as your body adapts to a new head and neck position. This may include mild soreness, stiffness, fatigue, or a sense that your posture or balance feels different. These reactions are usually temporary and often last a few days. Most people notice that these adjustment-related sensations, if they occur, happen only after the first one or two visits. Your response helps guide how we move forward with care.

Q: What's the purpose of maintenance care?

Maintenance care focuses on monitoring stability rather than treating symptoms. Because changes can occur without obvious pain, periodic assessments help determine whether alignment remains stable over time. Maintenance is individualized and optional, based on objective findings.

Q: How can this approach lead to positive changes?

The body is designed to adapt and function efficiently when it’s well balanced. When head and neck alignment improves, the body often moves and distributes weight more evenly. This can reduce unnecessary strain, improve posture and balance, and allow muscles and joints to work more normally. This improved stability makes it easier for the body to manage stress and recover better.

Q: If I feel relief, why do I need to come back?

Feeling better is a good sign, but symptom relief doesn’t always mean the underlying issue has fully stabilized. Early visits focus on reducing strain and improving alignment. Follow-up assessments help determine whether your body is holding those changes over time. As stability improves, visits are spaced farther apart. Our goal is not ongoing frequent care, but to help your body reach a point where it maintains alignment with minimal intervention.

Q: How can NUCCA chiropractic help with my low back?

Changes in head and neck alignment can influence overall posture and balance. When posture improves, some people experience less strain through other areas of the spine, including the lower back. NUCCA care focuses on the upper cervical spine and does not directly treat low back structures. Any change in low back symptoms depends on how your body responds to improved alignment and balance.

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Do you accept insurance?

What can I expect after my first atlas adjustment?

What’s the purpose of maintenance care?

How can this approach lead to positive changes?

If I feel relief, why do I need to come back?

How can NUCCA chiropractic help with my low back?

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