Frequently Asked Questions

The list is quite robust, but among the most common include: neck pain, back pain, sciatica, herniated disc symptoms, headaches, migraines, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain, pulled muscles, sprains, joint pain, pain associated with scoliosis, and whiplash associated with motor vehicle accidents and/or trauma.

Your first visit will include a consultation and an exam along with treatment. It will require between 45 mins to 1 hour. Follow-up appointments will take around 20 mins.

X-rays are only required if deemed medically necessary for diagnosis. However, x-rays are a valuable tool in helping determine the best approach to treatment.

Everyone heals at a different rate. That being said, the range of time it has taken patients to improve in our office ranges anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months, with an average of 12 weeks to reach complete resolution of symptoms.

No. You also don't have to brush your teeth everyday nor do you have to exercise regularly, but you do if you want good dental health and a healthy body. Your spine deserves similar care. After your treatment plan is completed, wellness appointments are recommended to maintain all the progress you have made. Patients who stay well maintained tend to have less frequent injuries and recover much more quickly when they do get hurt. Wellness appointments are generally recommended at a once-per-month frequency with some variability.

Yes! Children are not immune to injury. They fall, trip, and stumble all the time. It is important that they grow up with a healthy, happy spine. 

Yes! Most pregnant women will experience back pain at some point during their first pregnancy and even more experience back pain during subsequent pregnancies. There are many things we can do to alleviate back pain throughout pregnancy.

We do accept many major medical insurance plans in Louisiana. Call us to find out if we are in network with your specific plan.