Frequently Asked Questions in Bergenfield NJ

Chiropractic is a system of evaluation and correcting spinal disorders of a biomechanical nature. Chiropractic provides a biomechanical solution for a biomechanical problem – not biochemical. Thereby, utilizing adjusting techniques for realignment and decompression of the effected structures of the spine.

Herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, whiplash(cervical acceleration/deceleration injuries), migraines, various forms of headaches, neck pain, mid and lower back pain, sciatica.

A chiropractic adjustment is a manual repositioning of the vertebra, the discs, and the facets. Chiropractic adjustment can be achieved by using non-force, gentle techniques like the activator system and arthrostim system of adjusting in addition to manual adjustment by hand.

Chiropractic adjustments are safe and effective. The incidence of complications with chiropractic are approximately 1 in 3.2 million adjustments. The National Institute of Health has determined that chiropractic is, in fact, safe and effective.

The number of chiropractic adjustments will be determined after the initial examination and x-ray findings (if xrays are necessary) and will be discussed with the patient prior to the commencement of treatment.

The benefits of chiropractic care are numerous. Namely, reducing nerve interference, decompression of individual segments of the spine effected by various injuries. All this being achieved with virtually no side effects as is experienced with drugs.

The initial examination is also designed to rule out and reduce the risks of treatment, namely ruling out any comorbidities which could interfere with your recovery.

Chiropractic adjustments are not painful. In fact, they are soothing and relief giving.

The initial examination can take 30-45 minutes to perform. Actual chiropractic adjustment visits take between 10 and 15 minutes.

Dr. Poller has extensive experience adjusting pregnant women. It is, in fact, advantageous as the use of drugs and injections should be avoided during pregnancy.

Chiropractic care is not addictive as we put nothing into the body and take nothing out of the body and allow the body to heal itself. We remove the interference to the healing process.

Most insurance plans cover chiropractic to variable degrees with variable deductibles and copays.

Just about all major carriers cover chiropractic to one extent to another including Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, GHI Emblem Health, Medicare, Cigna, etc.

Dr. Poller has the experience of adjusting thousands of children over the years both safely and effectively. Children respond quicker to chiropractic care than adults as they heal faster than adults do.