Chiropractic Care Questions, Answered

A chiropractor evaluates and treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, using hands-on techniques such as adjustments, along with supportive therapies and rehabilitation. Care starts with an evaluation and is personalized to your condition.

Common reasons include back or neck pain, stiffness, headaches with a neck component, sports injuries, and pain or mobility problems after a car accident. An evaluation can determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your situation.

No. You can schedule a chiropractic evaluation directly without a referral. Many patients also come on the recommendation of a doctor, attorney or friend.

Your first visit includes a conversation about your symptoms and history, an examination of your movement and function, and a clear review of the findings. If treatment is recommended, it is explained before it happens.

A first visit typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up treatment visits are generally shorter, usually around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the plan.

Yes. Chiropractors evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries from car accidents, including whiplash, neck and back pain, and soft tissue strain. If your symptoms suggest a more serious injury, the clinic will direct you to urgent medical care first.

Even low-speed collisions can cause injuries whose symptoms appear days later. An evaluation is a reasonable step after any accident, even a minor one, especially if you notice stiffness or reduced mobility.

Whiplash is a neck strain caused by a rapid back-and-forth motion of the head, most often in a rear-end collision. It can produce neck pain, stiffness, headaches and reduced range of motion, sometimes appearing days after the accident.

There is no single deadline, but many patients are evaluated within the first week. Because symptoms can be delayed, an evaluation is reasonable as soon as you are ready, and calling the clinic to discuss your situation is a good first step.

Yes. The clinic provides chiropractic care for personal injury patients and can maintain appropriate treatment documentation. Patients may choose to work with their own attorney, and the clinic can coordinate records at your request.

Chiropractic care can help many types of back pain, particularly pain related to joints, muscles and mobility. It does not cure every cause of back pain, which is why an evaluation comes first.

Chiropractic care can help many types of neck pain, including stiffness from desk work and pain after an accident. An evaluation determines whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for your case.

Chiropractic care can help certain headaches, especially tension headaches and those involving the neck. Headaches with a neck component are the most common candidates.

A tension headache is a pressing or tightening headache, often felt on both sides, commonly linked to neck and shoulder muscle tension. Gentle chiropractic care, posture work and relaxation may help reduce their frequency.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) delivers focused acoustic energy through the skin to targeted soft tissue. It is used at the clinic for stubborn tendon and muscle conditions as part of a personalized plan.

Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy, uses low-intensity light applied to the skin over an area of discomfort. It is a painless, non-invasive supportive therapy used within a broader treatment plan.

Class IV laser therapy uses higher-power laser energy than traditional cold laser devices, which can allow shorter treatment times over larger areas. It is applied over the skin by a trained clinician.

Electrical stimulation uses gentle electrical impulses, delivered through pads on the skin, to support muscle activity and reduce muscle spasm. It is typically used alongside manual treatment.

Insurance acceptance can vary by plan. Call (407) 784-1525 to ask about your specific insurance before your visit, and the team will help you understand your options.

ChiroPrime Orlando is located at 2014 S Orange Ave, Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32806, in the SoDo district just south of downtown Orlando.

The clinic serves patients in Orlando and surrounding Central Florida communities within about a 12-15 mile radius, including downtown Orlando, SoDo, Lake Nona, Winter Park, Conway, Belle Isle, Edgewood and Maitland.

Request an appointment online through the appointment request page or call (407) 784-1525. The team will confirm a time and answer any questions.