Frequently Asked Questions in Broken Arrow OK

Chiropractic is the second largest healing profession in the United States. It is second only to medicine. It is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, the Veterans Administration and almost every health insurance company in the United States. Chiropractic finds spinal misalignments that may be affecting the nervous system and corrects those misalignments so that the nerve impulse flows freely again.

Chiropractors treat a host of conditions but at Kats Chiropractic Center we concentrate mostly on musculoskeletal problems. That would include such things as lower back conditions, neck pain and stiffness, mid back problems and problems involving the extremities including the arms, hands, legs, and feet.

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure where the chiropractor locates one or more misalignments in the spine and then gently, but with a quick thrust, moves those vertebrae back into position. Most people enjoy their adjustments.

Yes, chiropractic treatments are safe. You should always choose the safest alternative when dealing with your health care problem. Chiropractic, of course, is much safer than surgery or other high risk medical procedures.

That depends on your condition, how severe it is, how long you've had the problem, and several other factors. Some people respond well after just one or two treatments, others may be treated for one to two months. If after one month you've had no significant improvement, the doctor will refer you for other care.

To sum it up quickly, you'll just feel better! You will see improvement in your flexibility and range of motion. If pain is involved, you should see a fairly quick reduction of pain even if you have had the condition for a long time. Many chiropractic patients also feel an increase in energy and the feeling of wellbeing.

Any procedure, whether chiropractic or medical procedure, runs a certain risk. Chiropractic is extremely safe and is lower risk than many other similar medical procedures.

Most people enjoy their chiropractic treatments and look forward to them. If you are already in pain because of an injury or other condition, your first few treatments should reduce the pain.

At Kats Chiropractic Center we put the patient first… but, of course, everyone says that. We provide excellent quality care with well-proven techniques. In addition to excellent chiropractic care, we also have an excellent rehab and therapy program. Patients generally get well fairly soon, and the cost of chiropractic care at our office is affordable whether you have insurance or if you are personally covering your cost of care.

You should allow up to an hour for your first visit. Future visits will generally run 10 to 20 minutes. We realize your time is valuable and we make every effort to run on time. We schedule our patients so most are seen shortly after they arrive.

After chiropractors complete their four years of undergraduate study, they apply for entrance into chiropractic college. Once accepted into the chiropractic program, it is an additional four years, so chiropractors have at least eight years of college.

Yes, pregnant women often use chiropractic during their pregnancy. During the pregnancy, the ligaments of the pelvis relax to help the birthing process. This relaxation of the ligaments sometimes causes problems in the lower back and hips. Other similar symptoms can be exhibited in other areas of the body. Chiropractic can help pregnant women feel comfortable during their pregnancy. It's common to see a pregnant woman at the chiropractor's office.

No, chiropractic care is not addictive but a lot of people who use chiropractic care do so on a regular basis because it makes them feel better and improves their overall health.

Some people can turn their back or neck in certain ways to achieve the same popping sound as when your chiropractor gives you an adjustment. Unfortunately, it is simply the weakest link in your spine that moves creating the popping sound. To get results, the chiropractor must isolate the proper vertebra and then move that area of the spine into a specific alignment. While twisting your body in ways that cause a popping sound does no harm, it rarely does any good.

Yes, a vast majority of insurance companies cover chiropractic. If you would like to know if your insurance covers chiropractic care, you can simply call Kats Chiropractic Center, and we will verify your insurance prior to you becoming a patient.

It certainly can! Back pain is the most common symptom that causes people to seek chiropractic care. Studies show that 85% of adults will experience two or more weeks of debilitating back pain at some time in their life. Approximately 80% of the patients that Kats Chiropractic Center treats have back pain or neck pain.

Yes, next to low back pain, neck pain is the most common condition we treat at Kats Chiropractic Center. We get excellent results treating neck pain.

Yes, chiropractic care helps with certain types of headaches. In fact, we are very successful in treating headache symptoms. Your success is somewhat based on the type of headache you're experiencing. If you're experiencing headaches you will want to make an appointment for a consultation at our office. There is no charge for this consultation.

Chiropractic deals predominantly with misalignments of the spine that cause pain in different areas of the body. The pain often occurs because a nerve is pinched as it exits the spine. Chiropractors make adjustments to the spine to correct the problem. Physical therapists do not do chiropractic adjustments. Physical therapists deal predominantly with musculoskeletal problems. The physical therapist will often use stretching and strengthening exercises to increase the range of motion and flexibility of the joint or muscle that was injured.

Yes, every NFL team in the United States has a chiropractor on staff. Chiropractic can also help with injuries from almost any sport. If you've been injured it's important that you get in soon because waiting for a week or two allows the problem to worsen and it takes longer to correct the problem. People who play sports only on the weekend are still subject to many types of athletic injuries. Chiropractic should be your first choice.

In most cases, chiropractic does an excellent job of helping you improve your posture. In some cases, such as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the curvature of the spine cannot be significantly changed, but receiving chiropractic care often alleviates any discomfort caused by scoliosis.

On the first visit, the doctor will sit down with you and talk to you about your problem. We call this the case history. Next, we will perform a good neurologic and orthopedic exam. We will take x-rays if your condition warrants it. Then we will treat you. Treatment will be determined by the type of problem you exhibit. Typical treatment would be a chiropractic adjustment and physical therapy.

On future visits, and again depending on your condition, you will usually receive chiropractic treatment and in some cases therapy. We occasionally incorporate rehab, spinal decompression, or other types of treatment. 

Yes, chiropractic is safe for children. If you have a child suffering from a spinal problem, you should let us examine your child. Some studies show that even colic improves under chiropractic care.