Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions That Our Team Has Taken The Time To Answer For You
What Are The Benefits of Care at Bergner Chiropractic?
Our chiropractic and rehab care will be of benefit whether your daily physical activity is walking the dog, riding your bike to school, taking a yoga class, hiking a trail, training for a marathon, or maybe you haven’t found a daily physical activity yet. Some of the benefits of our care include:
- Increased joint range of motion
- Reduction of pain
- Relaxation of spine and muscles
- Relief of nerve related symptoms
- Proper movement patterns
- Increased strength
- Improved muscle endurance
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer a FREE, no-obligation phone or in-person consultations with Dr. Bergner to determine if Bergner Chiropractic is the right place for you.
The FREE discovery visit that is designed for those who are unsure as to whether they should make an appointment, as well as for those who would simply like to ask questions about their condition before making an appointment.
This in-depth consultation usually lasts 30 minutes and requires an appointment time for Dr. Bergner to meet with you. If you prefer, you can always ask a question via e-mail at info@bergnerchiro.com. Dr. Bergner and his team will usually respond in less than 24 hours.
Do you accept insurance?
Why we have chosen to be an out-of-network provider
Bergner Chiropractic is a self-pay office for non-medicare patients, meaning we do not directly submit to insurance. Doing so allows us to structure our treatment plans to what is best for YOU and your unique condition, without having to submit to the inconsistencies and limitations that different insurance plans/coverages dictate for care. We chose this model after Dr. Bergner spent many hours shadowing other chiropractors. Some took insurance and some didn't. Dr. Bergner noticed that those that didn't take insurance had the ability to spend more time with their patients, tailor a treatment plan that was not limited in any way, and therefore get better outcomes than in-network clinics. Bergner Chiropractic is all about outcomes. We want you to get the outcome that you desire. Being free from the restrictions of insurance gives us the best ability to focus on our patients and deliver that outcome.
If you would still like to use your insurance, we can provide you with a superbill which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. This is essentialy a receipt for your insurance provider that breaks out the reimbursable codes that you were charged for. Patients often find that they get reimbursed quickly through this method.
We also accept HSA/FSA cards!
*Note, we DO accept Medicare Part B coverage. So if you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, we can accept your insurance.
What to expect
Patients should plan to spend 20-30 minutes with Dr. Bergner for a daily visit that will encompass chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work, and rehabilitative exercises.
New patient examations will be longer and patients should expect to spend 1 hour with Dr. Bergner as he performs a thorough examination, history, and movement assessment. If time allows and Dr. Bergner determines it is safe, a relief treatment may be performed on your first visit.
What To Wear When Coming to the Chiropractor
We are a movement-based clinic, so be sure to wear comfortable and loose clothing that will not interfere or get in the way of the treatment you are booked for. We need to be able to see how your spine, shoulders, hips, ankles, feet, etc. are moving so that we can assess every possible joint dysfunction. And yes, you do get to keep your clothes on.
How long will I have to come in for treatment?
Treatment plans vary based on a variety of factors including age, health history, and how long your symptoms have been present.
We generally start out with a 3-4 week treatment plan to see how your body responds and then we re-assess from there to see where we need to cement the positive results:
Our approach follows 3 phases of care:
Phase 1 – Activate
Goals of this phase:
- Decrease overall pain
- Increase range of motion
- Increase motor control
Phase 2 – Stabilize
Goals of this phase:
- Cement improved range of motion
- Cement improved motor control
- Keep pain away long-term
Phase 3 – Stabilize
Goals of this phase:
- Exceed performance goals
- Optimal performance with physical activity
- Do things you didn't even know you could do!
