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Frequently Asked Questions from new patients
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- What is IFC?
- What does Ultra Sound do?
- How will the thumper help me feel better?
- Do I need a referral for Chiropractic Care?
- Do you bill directly to Extended Health Benefits?
- What am I entitled too for extended benefits?
- What do I need to do in order to have coverage for a massage?
- Who do you bill directly through?
- Are your chiropractors diversified?
- Once you start going to see a chiropractor, is it true that you have to always go?
- Would Chiropractic work on; Cholic Babies, Constipation, Migraines, Bed wetting, Smoking, Abdominal Pain, Low Back Pain, Ear Aches?
- I just had a Chiropractic treatment this morning, and I feel worse, what should I do?
- What type of massages are there?
What is IFC?
“IFC is Interferrential Current. IFC helps tight/spasm muscles to relax. The current is pulsed into the area numbing the nerves which makes the brain believe the pain is decreasing. This allows the brain to send back a message to the area signaling it to relax. Hence, the muscle relaxes and this allows the body to begin healing. I will place the 4 electrode pads in a crisscross pattern to surround the injured area. You will feel a “pins and needle” sensation. This sensation should never be uncomfortable and only to your tolerance. The current will cycle in waves for 5 minutes, the waves will increase to your tolerance, then decrease, and then begin again contracting and relaxing the muscle.”
What does Ultra Sound do?
“Ultrasound is a high frequency sound wave that helps to break up inflammation and scar tissue. The sound wave increases blood circulation as the body detects the heat the ultrasound generates in the system and sends blood rushing into the area. This helps naturally flush away the scar tissue and inflammation. Ultrasound promotes faster healing.”
How will the thumper help me feel better?
“The thumper will relax and increase blood flow into tired, achy, and knotted muscles. It also helps break up any chest congestion.”
Do I need a referral for Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is not based on referrals from MD. In order to set up an appointment, we require some of your personal information and then the initial visit is booked. The initial fee is ....... Would you like to set up an appointment today?
Do you bill directly to Extended Health Benefits?
Yes, at Family Health Options we can bill directly to Green Shield and Maritime Life (formerly Liberty Health).
What am I entitled too for extended benefits?
Each plan is different and controlled by the individual companies that are insured. We do have a number of plans that patients are accessing, but if we do not have your company on file we ask that you bring in your insurance coverage book so we can add your information to our file.
What do I need to do in order to have coverage for a massage?
Each plan is different, however a prescription from your MD (or chiropractor) is often times required.
Who do you bill directly through?
The companies that we bill directly through are Green Shield and Maritime Life. The way insurance is billed directly is controlled by the insurance companies through collective bargaining agreements.
Are your chiropractors diversified?
Yes, our chiropractors use a number of different chiropractic techniques.
Once you start going to see a chiropractor, is it true that you have to always go?
At the onset of an injury, our chiropractors will assess you. Most treatment plans are 3 times per week for first 2 weeks and then the frequency decreases to 2 times per week etc. We do recommend monthly check ups, as preventative action once your treatments reduce to pre-injury status.
Would Chiropractic work on; Cholic Babies, Constipation, Migraines, Bed wetting, Smoking, Abdominal Pain, Low Back Pain, Ear Aches?
Yes, our chiropractors will assess each case differently. We suggest that you come in for an assessment so the doctor can go through a thoroughly history and exam and render an opinion and discuss with you the options available. Please know that if the doctor feels that they are unable to help, they will be the first to let you know this and refer you to someone who can help you.
I just had a Chiropractic treatment this morning, and I feel worse, what should I do?
Advise the patient to return to the office for a follow up visit. Ensure the comments are written in the cerpic card.
What type of massages are there?
Our therapists offer a wide range of massage therapy. Specifically Relaxation or Therapeutic massages are performed.
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