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ZIMMER CHIROPRACTIC – (401) 308-2173 – WAKEFIELD, RI

ZIMMER CHIROPRACTIC – (401) 308-2173 – WAKEFIELD, RI

ZIMMER CHIROPRACTIC – (401) 308-2173 – WAKEFIELD, RI

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Frequently Asked Questions

As an active member of the South Kingstown community, I hear many questions from new and experienced chiropractic patients. Some of the most commonly asked questions and answers are below…

DO WE ACCEPT YOUR INSURANCE?

Zimmer Chiropractic does not work directly with any insurance companies.


You can request a receipt to submit to your insurance company, but we accept no responsibility for reimbursement.


Unfortunately insurance companies have made it very hard for us to work with. All health professionals are frustrated with the insurance system today, and we have simply said ENOUGH!


At Zimmer Chiropractic we want you to understand that your health is ultimately your responsibility, and we are here to help you. If you have a typical RI insurance plan you might find out that our fees are actually lower than your contracted out of pocket rates (or co-pay) included in your insurance plan. We accept cash, check, debit/credit card or you can use your HSA/FSA accounts.


The initial consultation and exam cost 90$, the follow up visit to go over your results is included. The cost for your individualized plan will be determined by your exam results.

IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE FOR CHILDREN?

YES!


Chiropractic is absolutely safe for children. In fact, it is unsafe to have your child’s nervous system interfered with during their growth and development. Your kids have your genetics, why wait for them to develop the same problems you have when we can prevent them from suffering today.


We love the amount of families and their children that we care for! Dr. Zimmer is Pediatric Certified and is very accustomed to and enjoys working with children! After school hours are some of our favorite times because the influx of kids!

WHY DO KIDS NEED TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?

There is a variety of reasons for a child to see a chiropractor. In fact, the #1 reason children see a chiropractor is for wellness. Many parents today are choosing to be proactive with their children’s health, rather than reactive.


This fits perfectly with the chiropractic mindset, which is wellness within the body and thus proactive and preventative. Many of our parents bring their newborn infants to our office before their first appointment with their pediatrician.


Common symptoms a child would need a chiropractor for include difficulty nursing, colic, and ear/sinus infections, which are all conditions often caused by problems with the upper neck that likely were caused by birth trauma such as C-section or forceps delivery. Parents also bring their kids to a chiropractor for care of colds and flu-like issues (antibiotics are a poor, even dangerous treatment for viral infections).


Dr. Zimmer also specializes in the care of children with Neuro-Developmental Disorders such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Learning Disabilities.


Since chiropractic seeks to restore balance and proper function to the nervous system, chiropractic for these kids, often has life-altering changes! We understand the importance of checking our children for nervous system interference so that they do not have to live a life shackled to medicines. If you are a patient and you love your children why would you not want them to at least be checked for nerve interference? If you choose to not have them checked today, give them a few years and they may end up in the same place you are now!

CAN I GET ADJUSTED ON DAY 1?

Typically you will not be adjusted on day 1.


Day one’s focus is on you getting to know us, and for us to learn your goals and values. Day one is designed for us to discover what you have gone through in your life. We will look at your history and why you want to make a change in your life. We will conduct a thorough examination of you nervous system and musculoskeletal system so we can locate the cause of your problem. By taking the time to do this and not rushing the initial process, we are actually speeding up your journey to health.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Every client is very different. While we are similar in our anatomical make-ups, we all have had different life experiences that greatly impact our health. Because of this, it is impossible to answer this question for you in a FAQ section.

However, based on our years of clinical experience, we have found that initial care simply takes time and frequency. Our initial plans start at 2 months, and often involves multiple visits per week.

After the initial care has been completed, we offer maintenance plans for you to choose from if you wish to continue to have the integrity of your nervous system checked on a regular basis.

IS IT SAFE TO BE ADJUSTED WHILE PREGNANT?

Absolutely!

 

In fact, chiropractic care is very beneficial during pregnancy. We know the aches and pains that typically come with pregnancy and you don’t have to accept that as normal. Starting care will allow you to feel your best throughout the entire process, by balancing the nervous system, relieving stress, improving pelvic alignment and decreasing any tightness in the pelvic muscles/ligaments chiropractic care can prepare a mother for an easier and healthier labor. 

Dr. Zimmer is trained in Webster’s Technique, which is specifically designed for checking and adjusting pregnant mothers.

IS CHIROPRACTIC FOR ME?

YES!


Chiropractic is for everyone, but not everyone is ready to begin chiropractic care at this time in their lives. If you find yourself having “tried everything” but have yet to see the results you are looking or are looking for a natural vitalistic path to health then Chiropractic may be your answer. If you are reading this right now, then you may be ready to start your journey back to health. Why wait to start living a healthier life?

IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE?

It seems that there is always much controversy surrounding the safety of chiropractic care. Rest assured that chiropractic is very safe for people of all ages. Please take the time to look at the facts and decide for yourself:
“Chiropractors cause strokes!” The risk of a stroke from a chiropractic adjustment is 1 in 1 MILLION (Haldeman DC, MD, PHD, Top Clin Chiro. 1995; 2(3 ) You are more likely to be struck by lightning! Do not allow yourself to be fooled!
The risk of a neurological complication from a chiropractic adjustment for children is 1 in 25O MILLION” ( J of Vert. Subluxation Research, Jun 1998 ). The odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot are 1 in 176 MILLION!
As compared to medicine:
“40,000 deaths per year in Canada from medical mistakes.” (Macleans, Aug. 13, 2001)
“The Risk of death from Anesthesia is 1 in 1000.” (Chapman-Smith, The Chiro Report, May 1994)
“Tylenol kills more people than COCAINE! (Jan.12, 1998 Forbes Magazine, “J&J’s Dirty Little Secret”)
“180,000 deaths per year occur from medical mistakes, the equivalent of 3 jumbo jet crashes every 2 days!” (Dr. Lucien Leape, Harvard school of Public health — JAMA, Dec. 21 1994)
The chiropractic adjustment at our office is very gentle and performed with the hands. For a handful of members the adjustment can be uncomfortable, even those members have said that they would NOT describe the experience as painful. Because our focus in on normalizing the nervous system we do NOT adjust our patients on every visit.

DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY HELP MORE THAN BACK PAIN? CAN IT REALLY BE HELPFUL FOR MY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, IMMUNE SYSTEM, CHRONIC AILMENTS AND DISEASES?

Of Course!


Chiropractic is focused on restoring the function of the entire nervous system. Contrary to common perceptions of chiropractic, our focus is not on the bones of the spine, but rather on the body’s nervous system. This is extremely important to understand because the nervous system controls every organ, cell, muscle and system in the body. Therefore, by restoring nervous system function, many patients have positive health changes throughout their entire body including their immune system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, to name a few.

ONCE I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR, DO I HAVE TO GO FOREVER?

The goal of chiropractic is to normalize the function of the nervous system within your body. Once this has been accomplished, true healing begins to occur. We will work together in the beginning to accomplish that. The key to seeing results though lies in maintaining proper nerve function over time. The results you are looking for come as a result of our ability to maintain your nervous system free of interference. Should you choose to discontinue your care, it does not mean you will become sick once again. However, I typically see the people that discontinue regular check-ups come back months or years later, generally with the same problem. After you have worked so hard to regain that which you had once lost, your health, would it not make sense to get your nervous system checked periodically?

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