Philadelphia Chiropractic FAQ

If you are searching for a Philadelphia Chiropractic FAQ, you may be wondering what chiropractic care can help with, what happens during a first visit, whether you need a referral, and what conservative treatment options may be available.

Everybody’s Chiropractic Center is located in Upper Darby, just outside Philadelphia and convenient to patients throughout Delaware County and the Main Line. We regularly see patients from Philadelphia, Havertown, Drexel Hill, Springfield, Broomall, Lansdowne, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Bala Cynwyd, Narberth, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and nearby communities.

Below are answers to common questions patients ask before scheduling an appointment.

Philadelphia Chiropractic FAQ: What Conditions Do Chiropractors Commonly Evaluate?

Chiropractors commonly evaluate musculoskeletal problems involving the spine, joints, muscles, and related nerve irritation.

Patients often seek care for:

  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Headaches associated with neck tension
  • Shoulder pain
  • Hip pain
  • Knee pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Posture-related discomfort
  • Certain work and auto accident injuries

Treatment recommendations depend on your symptoms, health history, examination findings, and whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your condition.

For general information about spinal manipulation, visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Can Chiropractic Care Help With Back Pain?

Chiropractic care may be one conservative option for certain types of mechanical back pain.

At Everybody’s Chiropractic Center, care may include chiropractic adjustments, mobility work, therapeutic exercise, and other conservative approaches depending on the individual patient.

We see patients with back pain from Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Havertown, Drexel Hill, Springfield, Broomall, Ardmore, and surrounding communities.

Can Chiropractic Care Help With Neck Pain?

Some patients seek chiropractic care for neck stiffness, restricted motion, posture-related discomfort, and mechanical neck pain.

The first step is determining what may be contributing to the symptoms. Treatment may include gentle spinal manipulation, mobility exercises, postural recommendations, and soft-tissue techniques.

Patients with significant trauma, progressive neurological symptoms, severe headaches, fever, or other concerning symptoms may require additional medical evaluation.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica generally refers to pain or other symptoms that travel along the sciatic nerve pathway, often from the lower back into the buttock and leg.

Possible causes include disc problems, spinal narrowing, or other sources of nerve irritation. Because several conditions can produce similar symptoms, an examination is important before choosing treatment.

For general information, visit MedlinePlus Sciatica.

Do You Treat Herniated or Bulging Discs?

We evaluate patients with symptoms that may be associated with disc problems.

Depending on the examination findings, conservative care may include chiropractic treatment, rehabilitation, and in selected cases spinal decompression therapy.

Not every patient with a disc problem is a candidate for the same treatment, and some symptoms require additional medical or surgical evaluation.

What Is Spinal Decompression?

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled traction to gently change forces through the spine.

It may be considered for certain patients with disc-related neck or low back symptoms. Whether it is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, medical history, examination, and any contraindications.

Learn more about our spinal decompression treatment.

Do You Offer SoftWave Therapy Near Philadelphia and Delaware County?

Yes. Everybody’s Chiropractic Center offers SoftWave Therapy at our Upper Darby office.

Patients visit us from Philadelphia, Delaware County, and Main Line communities for evaluation of certain musculoskeletal conditions involving joints, tendons, and soft tissues.

SoftWave uses acoustic waves and may be considered for appropriately selected patients. It is not appropriate for every condition, and individual response varies.

Learn more on our main SoftWave Therapy page.

Can SoftWave Be Considered for Knee, Shoulder, or Tendon Pain?

SoftWave may be one conservative option for selected patients with certain joint or soft-tissue problems.

Before treatment, we evaluate the location of the pain, how long it has been present, functional limitations, prior treatment, and whether another diagnosis or referral should be considered.

Treatment recommendations are individualized rather than based on the diagnosis alone.

Can Chiropractic Care Help After an Auto Accident?

Chiropractic care may be appropriate for certain musculoskeletal injuries following an automobile accident.

Symptoms such as neck pain, back pain, stiffness, headaches, and reduced motion can sometimes occur after a collision.

A proper evaluation is important because symptoms do not always reflect the seriousness of an injury.

Can Chiropractic Care Help With Headaches?

Some headaches may be associated with neck tension, restricted cervical motion, or musculoskeletal strain.

When those factors are present, conservative care directed toward the neck and surrounding muscles may be considered.

Headaches can also have many non-musculoskeletal causes. New, severe, unusual, or rapidly worsening headaches should be medically evaluated.

Do You Evaluate Knee Pain?

Yes. We evaluate patients with knee pain from Philadelphia, Delaware County, and Main Line communities.

The source may involve the knee itself, surrounding muscles and tendons, arthritis, previous injury, or mechanics involving the hip, leg, or foot.

Treatment recommendations depend on the cause and may include rehabilitation, mobility work, SoftWave Therapy, or referral when appropriate.

Do I Need a Referral to See a Chiropractor?

In many situations, patients can contact a chiropractor directly without a physician referral.

Insurance requirements can vary, so patients with specific coverage questions should verify their benefits or call our office for assistance.

Philadelphia Chiropractic FAQ: What Happens During the First Visit?

Your first visit generally includes:

  • Review of your symptoms and health history
  • Discussion of previous injuries or treatment
  • Physical and orthopedic examination as appropriate
  • Evaluation of spinal and joint motion
  • Explanation of findings
  • Discussion of conservative treatment options

Imaging or additional medical evaluation may be recommended when clinically appropriate.

Treatment is individualized rather than automatically providing the same adjustment or therapy to every patient.

How Many Chiropractic Visits Will I Need?

There is no fixed number that applies to everyone.

The number and frequency of visits can depend on:

  • Diagnosis
  • Severity and duration of symptoms
  • Previous injuries
  • Functional limitations
  • Overall health
  • Response to care
  • Personal treatment goals

Progress should be reassessed during care so recommendations can be adjusted when necessary.

Do Chiropractic Adjustments Hurt?

Many patients tolerate chiropractic adjustments well.

Some may notice temporary soreness or stiffness afterward, similar to what can occur following exercise or manual therapy.

Techniques can be modified based on age, comfort level, health history, and the condition being treated.

Does Chiropractic Care Treat Every Cause of Pain?

No.

Pain can have many causes, and chiropractic care is not appropriate for every condition.

Our goal is to determine whether a musculoskeletal problem may be contributing to your symptoms and whether conservative treatment is reasonable.

When symptoms suggest another medical issue, referral or co-management may be appropriate.

Do You Accept Insurance?

Insurance coverage varies by carrier and plan.

The best way to determine your individual benefits is to contact your insurer or call our office at 610-789-1800.

Our staff can help review available coverage information, but insurance coverage does not necessarily mean every service or therapy is covered.

Do You See Patients From Philadelphia?

Yes.

Our office is located at:

Everybody’s Chiropractic Center
115 E Township Line Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082

We are convenient to patients from Philadelphia, including West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, Overbrook, Cobbs Creek, Wynnefield, and University City.

You can view our location on Google Maps.

Do You See Patients From Delaware County?

Yes. Our Upper Darby location is convenient to many Delaware County communities, including:

  • Havertown
  • Drexel Hill
  • Springfield
  • Broomall
  • Lansdowne
  • Clifton Heights
  • Media
  • Newtown Square
  • Upper Darby

Patients often choose our office because they can access chiropractic care, rehabilitation, spinal decompression, and SoftWave Therapy in one location.

Do You See Patients From the Main Line?

Yes. We also see patients from Main Line communities, including:

  • Ardmore
  • Wynnewood
  • Bala Cynwyd
  • Narberth
  • Haverford
  • Bryn Mawr

Our Upper Darby office is positioned close to both Philadelphia and the Main Line, making it convenient for patients throughout the western suburbs.

Why Choose Everybody’s Chiropractic Center?

Everybody’s Chiropractic Center has served Upper Darby and surrounding communities for decades.

Our office focuses on conservative musculoskeletal care and offers several treatment options, including chiropractic care, rehabilitation, spinal decompression, and SoftWave Therapy.

Treatment recommendations are based on the individual patient, examination findings, and treatment goals.

Schedule a Chiropractic Consultation Near Philadelphia

If you live in Philadelphia, Delaware County, or the Main Line and are looking for conservative care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, or another musculoskeletal problem, contact Everybody’s Chiropractic Center to discuss whether an evaluation may be appropriate.

Call 610-789-1800 or make an appointment online.

You can also visit the Everybody’s Chiropractic Center homepage to learn more about our services.

We welcome patients from Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Havertown, Drexel Hill, Springfield, Broomall, Lansdowne, Media, Newtown Square, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Bala Cynwyd, Narberth, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and surrounding Delaware County and Main Line communities.