Robert Devine D.C. offers care for most musculoskeletal pains and problems by using chiropractic, therapy and/or acupuncture. Dr. Devine has thirty years of experience in treating conditions such as: Neck Pain, Arm Pain, Shoulder Pain, Mid Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Sciatica (Leg Pain), Headaches, Migraines & Disc Bulges.
We treat these conditions using manipulation, flexion distraction (a form of manual traction), stretching, soft tissue techniques and instrument manipulation. The type of care depends on the condition, the age of the patient and the general health of the patient.
We also use certain types of therapies such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and intermittent traction to speed up recovery and reduce pain. Exercises are given to strengthen and stabilize the involved area(s). Not every patient needs therapy and those that do usually only need one.
Treatment length depends on the condition being treated, the age of the patient and how long the patient has had the problem. You could receive as few as 2 or 3 treatments for a simple condition such as a stiff neck or up to 12-15 treatments for a protruding disc with leg pain.
A chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is the primary chiropractic treatment method for back pain.
Spinal manipulation relieves pressure on joints, reduces inflammation, and improves nerve function. It has been a trusted form of treatment since the ancient Greek Hippocrates documented manipulative techniques in his writings back in 1500 B.C. Today, spinal manipulation is used to treat conditions such as allergies, menstrual cramps and headaches.
INSURANCE
We are providers for most insurance, including: Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, HealthLink, Coventry, United Healthcare, Mail Handlers, most union insurance plans and several more. If you have an insurance not listed above, call us to see if we are in your network.
We know that some people have no insurance, a very high deductible or a Health Savings Account. For those people, here is a list of fees for our most common procedures:
Exam (1st visit only) -- $90.00
Manipulation/office visit -- $40.00
Ultrasound -- $15.00
Electrical Muscle Stimulation -- $15.00
Neck or Low Back Traction -- $15.00
Acupuncture -- $45.00
X-rays (depending on number of films) -- $35.00 - $50.00
Lyme/Candida Re-exam -- $50.00
How Does Spinal Manipulation Work?
There are well over 100 types of adjustment techniques used by chiropractors throughout the world. Some practitioners may use force and twisting, while other techniques are more gentle. Regardless of how they are performed, these techniques are intended to restore or enhance joint function with the objectives of reducing pain and resolving joint inflammation.
When vertebrae shift out of place, there is an overall systemic response from the muscular system to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow, our nerves, our immune system, and our minds cannot function at their highest peak.
Overall, spinal adjustments and manipulations are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level without any discomfort. When the body is adequately aligned, it becomes able to respond and perform as it was built to do.