FAQs

Yes, our office operates based on appointments only. If you are interested in scheduling a first appointment, please contact us at 781-386-0070 or via e-mail at info@Weymouthchiro.com.

Doctors of chiropractic care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches with their highly skilled chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury.

Specific to Weymouth Chiropractic and Wellness Center, our providers are skilled in providing care for the following conditions. If you are curious if we care for any additional conditions, please call the office and our staff will be happy to assist you.

• TMJ Issues
• Vertigo
• Migraines / Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Mid Back pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Low Back Pain
• Hip Pain
• Knee Pain
• Ankle Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Sports Injuries
• Sciatica
• Poor Posture
• Disc Herniation/Disc Bulge
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Scoliosis
• Arthritis

Acupuncture helps your body communicate and heal by releasing blockages in your “Qi” or energy system.  Acupuncture can help improve peoples’ lives by reducing pain, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, improving stress, and helping to balance the body’s immune response. From a western perspective, acupuncture is a physical stimulus that produces a healing response in the body.

Acupuncture can help with the following conditions:

Allergies                      Amenorrhea

Anxiety                        Arthritis

Carpal Tunnel             Chronic Fatigue

Constipation                Dental Pain

Digestive disorders      Fatigue

Fibromyalgia                Headache

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Insomnia                     Knee Pain

Low Back Pain            Menstrual Irregularities

Migraines                     Nausea

Sciatica                         Shoulder Pain

Stress                            TMJ

Most insurances do not require a referral from your primary care. In the event your plan does require a referral, our staff will confirm with your insurance plan to insure proper notice is given. In the event a referral is needed, we ask that the referral is received prior to your first visit.

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.

The risks of acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal.

Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living, as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms, including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle.

Most Insurance plans cover Chiropractic Care. We are participating providers for the following insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Unicare, Aetna, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, United, Cigna, Allways Health and Medicare.

Acupuncture coverage depends on your plan. We would be happy to call to check your acupuncture benefits. Our Acupuncturists also accept the same insurances listed above. 

If you do not see your insurance on this list, please call the office and we will gladly check if we are in network with your plan.

Yes, our providers are experienced in handling all Workman’s Compensation and Auto Injury cases. We highly recommend a combination of Chiropractic and Acupuncture care for all of our accident cases to speed up recovery times. 

Doctors of chiropractic—who are licensed to practice in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in many nations around the world—undergo a rigorous education in the healing sciences, similar to that of medical doctors. Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical training. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency which is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Before they are allowed to practice, doctors of chiropractic must also pass national board examinations and become state-licensed.

Becoming an acupuncturist requires intensive higher education and practical experience. For most schools, you can expect to spend about three years studying to earn your acupuncture accreditation.

A professional acupuncture curriculum typically consists of:

• At least 47 semester credits in Oriental medical theory, diagnosis and treatment techniques in acupuncture and related studies
• 22 semester credits (660 hours) in clinical training
• 30 semester credits (450 hours) in biomedical clinical sciences
• 6 semester credits (90 hours) in counseling, communication, ethics, and practice management

Many pregnant women have found that chiropractic adjustments provide relief from the increased low back pain brought on by pregnancy. Chiropractic manipulation is safe for the pregnant woman and her baby and can be especially appealing to those who are trying to avoid medications in treating their back pain. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help a woman enjoy a healthy pregnancy.

Acupuncture is completely safe during pregnancy, and is proven to be extremely beneficial and effective. In the first trimester it helps to maintain a pregnancy, nourish the body and alleviates early symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and heartburn. Later, the aches, pains, constipation and swelling that go along with pregnancy can be greatly alleviated by acupuncture treatment as well.