What conditions can benefit from chiropractic care? 

In theory, any condition can benefit from chiropractic care. As chiropractors, we are not healing your body, but removing restrictions in your nervous system so that your innate intelligence can heal your body. This allows you to function your very best. This better functioning gets to the root cause of symptoms, instead of treating just the symptoms. Patients are often surprised at the multitude of symptoms that can improve under care, even symptoms that they don’t think could be related to an adjustment. Over Dr. Morgan’s six years as a chiropractor patients have reported improvements in athletic performance, sciatica, ear infections, headaches, vertigo, allergies, immune function, sleep, digestion, period pains, muscle cramps and spasms, injury recovery, and of course, neck, middle, and lower back pain. We not only treat the spine but are excellent in treatments of extremities too (knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles/feet, and wrists). 

Do you take my insurance? 

At Innerbloom Chiropractic, we proudly serve the Anchorage community as a cash based wellness office. We do not work directly with insurance providers, but if you have chiropractic coverage, we will gladly provide you with the necessary documentation to get reimbursed if you’re willing to file yourself. We accept HSA and FSA forms of payment in our office and always welcome open and honest conversations about finances. Many individuals and families that we work with use our care as a preventative wellness measure. Not working with insurance companies allows us to provide individualized care that isn’t dictated by insurance companies.

Is it safe to see a chiropractor when pregnant? 

Yes, it is very safe to see a chiropractor when pregnant. We have pillows at the office that will allow you to lay with ease, in any trimester. Dr. Morgan is also Webster certified and she has specialized in prenatal care since 2020. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can help with proper baby positioning, nausea, sciatica and pelvic pain, headaches, upper back pain, and overall well being throughout pregnancy. Research has shown that being under chiropractic care during pregnancy may even shorten labor and delivery times. As with all our patients, we will always make sure you are comfortable at our office with your treatment throughout your pregnancy, and cater to your body’s unique needs. 

Why should babies see a chiropractor? 

Although beautiful and natural, the birthing process is a lot on both mama and baby’s bodies. Sometimes newborns can undergo tension and stress on their nervous systems whether they are born vaginally or with C-section. The baby’s spinal column also grows in length 50% over their first year! Gentle, specific chiropractic care can help ensure their brain and body are communicating clearly as they grow, allowing them the best chance  to thrive. Babies don’t have years of trauma, postural stress, and mental stress, so they tend to respond quickly to care and don’t need to be adjusted as much as adults, depending on their birth story and overall wellness. 

Why should kids see a chiropractor?

Kids are constantly learning new things, both physically and mentally. Chiropractic care helps ensure that they can integrate these experiences well and their bodies can continue to adapt to the various stresses life places on us as they grow, helping them to thrive in childhood and beyond. Also, kids tend to run into things, fall, hit their heads on things, get sports injuries, you name it. Gentle chiropractic care can help them recover from these incidents faster, improve range of motion, improve immune function, and even help with sports performance. 

Are chiropractic treatments painful? 

Chiropractic treatments generally feel quite good. Most patients enjoy getting adjusted and do not experience pain during the treatment. Occasionally, if someone has severe muscle tension or a long history of injuries without any prior chiropractic treatment, there can be some slight discomfort but then relief as the adjustment settles. Some people experience soreness following their first visit, like having a good workout. Drinking water and using ice on the areas can be helpful. We will always walk you through any adjustment I’m doing and make sure it’s as comfortable as possible. 

Can My Body Become Addicted to Chiropractic Adjustments? 

Some people fear that chiropractic adjustments are habit forming or addictive. Evidence does not indicate that our bodies become addicted to spinal manipulation. However, if you discontinue care, your spine may eventually return to it’s original state. This is not the result of treatment dependency, this is from similar stresses in posture, trauma, and emotions that misaligned your spine and had you seek treatment in the first place. Most patients need less care as time goes on, and they are able to hold their adjustments for longer periods of time. Many patients benefit from more care after an injury or stressful event, and the amount of care you need will depend on your life experiences at any given time. Lifestyle changes can also help you hold adjustments longer, and we will work with you to uncover things in your life that may be affecting your spinal health and help you make improvements.