FAQ

What usually causes my pain?faq

That's a good question. Pain and discomfort are warning signs sent from your body to warn you that something is wrong. The first thing we need to do is perform a thorough history and exam to find out exactly what is causing your symptoms.

Neck pain, back pain and headaches are common symptoms, often caused by minor misalignments in the spine. These subtle misalignments, called subluxations, can cause a cycle of discomfort, starting with limited movement, muscle tightness & fatigue, progressing to pain, inflammation and eventually arthritic degeneration. Sometimes these subluxations are caused by an accident or injury but often times, the cause is not obvious.

How will you help me?

The good news is that chiropractic care is a proven, safe & effective option for many causes of pain. After your consultation & exam, if we determine that chiropractic care is the best option for you, we will develop a customized treatment solution, based on your specific condition. Your treatment may include a gentle spinal adjustment to restore motion and relieve the pain caused by a subluxation. Our chiropractors are highly trained to find & fix subluxations as well as the many other potential causes for your pain.

In addition to spinal adjustments, we offer:

  • Physical therapy & modalities like; heat, electrical stimulation, ultrasound & traction
  • Various soft tissue techniques including Graston, Active Release Technique and massage
  • Spinal decompression
  • Lifestyle advice on lifting, posture, diet & exercise
  • Custom stretching & exercise programs to prevent recurrence of your problem

Why should I choose Bertelsman Chiropractic?

There are over a hundred chiropractors in our area, but only 3 of them hold post graduate specializations- two of them practice at Bertelsman Chiropractic! Both of our doctors are Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians (CCSP) - this means they have hundreds of hours of post graduate training in treating patients like you.

We have been voted "Favorite Chiropractor". The Belleville News Democrat periodically polls the local community to vote for their favorite businesses. We're the only chiropractic office to have been selected as a finalist every time the award was offered. We won the most recent honor in 2008.

Visit our services page for more about the way we make getting your care easier with amenities such as:

  • Flexible & same day appointment times
  • Minimal wait times
  • Flexible payment options - including Visa and MasterCard
  • Insurance filed for you

How long will I need to be treated?

One of the myths you've probably heard about chiropractors is that once you start, you need to come back forever- & we want to tell you that's not true at Bertelsman Chiropractic. While we help many patients who choose to stop in periodically for an adjustment because of how good it makes them feel, our goal is to fix you as quickly as possible and give you the tools & knowledge to keep feeling good on your own.

How much will treatment cost?

Most insurance companies cover chiropractic care. Our doctors have been selected as credentialed providers with nearly every major insurance network in the region. We also accept auto accident, workers compensation, personal injury and Medicare patients. Please call us to find out if your insurance plan covers treatment in our office. Our staff can perform a complimentary benefits check and explain coverage before treatment, at no charge.