Mid City Chiropractic FAQs and Research

Founded in 2006

Personalized and Customized Treatments

Most Insurance Accepted

Founded in 2006

Personalized Care

Innovative Treatment Options

Most Insurance Accepted

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care

Have a question related to the chiropractic procedures followed at Mid City Chiropractic? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information! If you still have any doubts, feel free to contact us!

  • 1. What is chiropractic?

    Chiropractic literally means "done by the hand." Chiropractors blend the drugless, non-surgical art of hands-on therapy with the science and technology of modern medicine and physical rehabilitation. It is a branch of health care that emphasizes the proper movement and function of the joints of the spine and extremities to promote and maintain health.


    The primary treatment administered by chiropractors is spinal manipulation or an "adjustment." Some chiropractors also incorporate therapeutic exercise, stretches, lifestyle modifications, nutritional advice and / or acupuncture to maximize healing and promote wellness.

  • 2. Does insurance pay for chiropractic treatment?

    Yes, many health insurance companies reimburse for a portion of chiropractic treatment. We will call to confirm your benefits and highly recommend that you do the same. 


    If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident or work-related injury, personal injury and worker's compensation insurance will pay the care that you require. Each insurance company has rules that must be followed in order to ensure payment. 


    If you were involved in a car accident, please bring with you a copy of the accident report and your insurance policy declarations page.


    Patients involved in a work-related injury must supply the claim number and insurance company information in order to initiate an initial evaluation.

  • 3. Once you are treated by a chiropractor, do you have to keep going back?

    No, although many people choose to continue regular chiropractic care after their initial treatment plan once they experience the benefits first-hand. Chiropractic is an integral component to a healthy lifestyle, along with proper diet, exercise and adequate sleep. We shouldn’t neglect the function of our joints if we want to stay mobile and active as we age.

  • 4. Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

    In general, chiropractic treatments carry a very low risk of complication. A few patients will experience short-term (24 hours) or local soreness following the initial adjustment. This may represent short-term muscle tension or low-grade inflammation from the treatment.


    The risk of serious, irreversible complication is rare. Estimates for neck adjustments are between 1 in 400,000 to 1 in 5.85 million. With regards to the low back, estimates for serious complication are "1 in many million." It is important that you discuss any specific concerns with Dr. Churchill prior to receiving treatment.

  • 5. What does the DC after your name mean?

    The title "DC" stands for "Doctor of Chiropractic." "Doctor" literally means "teacher." Therefore, in keeping true to our title, we educate our patients about their condition, how to improve their health and how to stay as healthy as possible.

  • 6. How long does it take to receive chiropractic treatment?

    Most treatment sessions require between 15-30 minutes, depending upon the depth and scope of care necessary. This includes joint manipulation / mobilization and soft tissue therapies, as well as functional exercise and stretches. The initial examination typically lasts 45-60 minutes, depending on the complexity of a patient's condition. Some type of treatment is generally included to address the problem on the first visit.

  • 7. What is the "cracking" sound often heard with adjustments?

    Your spinal joints contain a fluid known as synovium. The synovial fluid contains dissolved gases; mostly carbon dioxide. When your spine is adjusted, a vacuum is created within the joint as the joint surfaces are distracted and the dissolved gasses come out of solution, forming a gas bubble. This vacuum often creates a "pop." This is the same reason for the noise created as you "pop" your knuckles.


    Contrary to popular belief, treatment success is not dependent on this noise. Motion has been shown to occur in the joint with or without a cavitation, or "popping," sound.

  • 8. Should I tell my medical doctor that I am receiving chiropractic treatment?

    We encourage our patients to inform their medical doctor that they are receiving chiropractic treatment. In fact, we desire to build our practice by working together with contemporary minded, patient-centered medical providers. We will gladly forward a copy of our initial evaluation report to your primary care physician as a courtesy to you and your caregivers. Many of our patients request that we contact their primary care provider in order to introduce ourselves or to provide them with information about our practice. The key to comprehensive care is communication.

Research Findings

Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic manipulation is both safe and effective. The following are findings from recent studies, showing chiropractic is not only an effective treatment procedure but also that it offers significant health care savings.

For Acute and Chronic Pain

"Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians. Satisfaction scores were higher for chiropractic patients. A higher proportion of chiropractic patients (56 percent vs. 13 percent) reported that their low-back pain was better or much better, whereas nearly one-third of medical patients reported their low-back pain was worse or much worse."

– Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Nyiendo et al. (2000)


"In a Randomized controlled trial, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly allocated to manual therapy (spinal mobilization), physiotherapy (mainly exercise) or general practitioner care (counseling, education and drugs) in a 52-week study. The clinical outcomes measures showed that manual therapy resulted in faster recovery than physiotherapy and general practitioner care. Moreover, the total costs of the manual therapy-treated patients were about one-third of the costs of physiotherapy or general practitioner care."

– British Medical Journal, Korthals-de Bos et al. (2003)

In Comparison to Other Treatment Alternatives

"Acute and chronic chiropractic patients experienced better outcomes in pain, functional disability, and patient satisfaction; clinically important differences in pain and disability improvement were found for chronic patients."

– Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Haas et al. (2005)


"In our randomized, controlled trial, we compared the effectiveness of manual therapy, physical therapy, and continued care by a general practitioner in patients with nonspecific neck pain. Success rate at seven weeks was twice as high for the manual therapy group (68.3 percent) as for the continued care group (general practitioner). Manual therapy scored better than physical therapy on all outcome measures. Patients receiving manual therapy had fewer absences from work than patients receiving physical therapy or continued care, and manual therapy and physical therapy each resulted in statistically significant less analgesic use than continued care."

– Annals of Internal Medicine, Hoving et al. (2002)

For Headaches

“Cervical spine manipulation was associated with significant improvement in headache outcomes trials involving patients with neck pain and / or neck dysfunction and headache.”

– Duke Evidence Report, McCrory, Penzlen, Hasselblad, Gray (2001)



“The results of this study show that spinal manipulative therapy is an effective treatment for tension headaches ... Four weeks after cessation of treatment . . . the patients who received spinal manipulative therapy experienced a sustained therapeutic benefit in all major outcomes in contrast to the patients that received amitriptyline therapy, who reverted to baseline values.”

– Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Boline et al. (1995)

During Pregnancy

"A recent retrospective case series points to the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care during pregnancy...followed 17 pregnant women with low-back pain who underwent chiropractic treatment, including spinal manipulation. In 16 of the 17 cases, the women experienced significant improvement in their pain within an average of about 5 days(approximately 2 visits). None of the women experienced any adverse events."

– Midwifery and Women’s Health, Lisi AJ. (2006)

For the Elderly

"[Elderly] chiropractic users were less likely to have been hospitalized, less likely to have used a nursing home, more likely to report a better health status, more likely to exercise vigorously, and more likely to be mobile in the community. In addition, they were less likely to use prescription drugs."

– Topics in Clinical Chiropractic, Coulter et al. (1996)



"Chiropractic patients were found to be more satisfied with their back care providers after four weeks of treatment than were medical patients. Results from observational studies suggested that back pain patients are more satisfied with chiropractic care than with medical care. Additionally, studies conclude that patients are more satisfied with chiropractic care than they were with physical therapy after six weeks."

– American Journal of Public Health, Hertzman-Miller et al. (2002)