Shreveport Chiropractic Facts
Is Chiropractic Care For You?
Your Shreveport chiropractor wants you to answer this question after knowing all the facts. Chiropractic care seeks to help your body to heal itself. This perspective has been present since the beginning of recorded history. It has evolved into a science that requires thorough training for all those who wish to be licensed to practice. Chiropractic science is based on the fact that the spine is … [Read More...]
What Do Chiropractors Do?
First and foremost, your Shreveport chiropractor evaluate an individual. They seek to diagnose any possible problems and, of course, seek out causes for the problem that brought the patient in. This evaluation begins with a thorough health history for the patient and then continues with a complete physical evaluation, possibly including x-rays for a more complete picture of any abnormalities. Then … [Read More...]
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Your Shreveport chiropractor wants you to feel better. There are many benefits that have been linked to chiropractic care. The most obvious are pain relief from acute or repetitive injuries, usually manifesting as pain in the back or as headaches, but the list does not end there. Chiropractic care seeks to treat the cause of a problem and not just the symptoms. The benefit of this is that you … [Read More...]
What is Chiropractic Care?
You know that your Shreveport chiropractor is a trained professional, but are you still wondering what is chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is more than you think. You probably are well aware of the popularized image that chiropractic care has in the media. It has to do with the dramatic popping of joints and the awkward positioning of the body while this is taking place. You know of the ample … [Read More...]
Our Philosophy of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is sometimes thought of as an alternative method of dealing with health problems. The traditional methods may include the aforementioned options of medications and surgery. Both are, arguably, invasive and depend upon forces from outside of the patient’s body to complete the healing process. Ideally, the body should be able to heal itself. It has a remarkable capacity for regeneration. This assumes that the body’s basic needs are met and that the body is properly maintained. You would not expect a weakened body to be able to perform as well in physical activities as a … [Read More...]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on my first visit? The first thing a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health complaints of which you are chiefly concerned. The DC will also ask about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your job, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the best way to go about treating the problem. How long does the initial exam take? The initial exam will take about 30 minutes. What is an Adjustment? In basic terms, adjustment refers to the process in which the doctor of chiropractic skillfully … [Read More...]
Insurance
Drs. Savells and Peele are credentialed providers with nearly every major insurance network in the Shreveport area, including Anthem/Blue Cross. That means you will only be responsible for your Co-Pay and/or Deductible (up to your plans limits, should there be any). If you're not sure if you have chiropractic benefits, give us a call and we'll be happy to check for you. Chiropractic care is covered by most insurance plans. If you have health insurance, depending on your coverage, chiropractic care is generally covered for personal injuries such as "slip and fall" injuries as well as injuries resulting from automobile … [Read More...]
