FAQ

Treatment And Clinic Information For Patients

North Orange County Chiropractic & Wellness Center extends our treatments to new and returning patients. Before you come into our office we want you to know what to expect when you use our chiropractic care services. If your question is not answered below please feel free to call 714-256-0411 or send us a message for more information.

What Is Chiropractic Care? 

Chiropractic care is a healthcare profession that focuses on the spine and nervous system. Chiropractors are Doctors of Chiropractic and differ from Medical Doctors. Chiropractic Doctors go through a similar process with education and licensing. Chiropractic certifications are incredibly stringent and managed by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners in California. 

Chiropractors can treat a wide range of pain and injury. Back pain, Sports injury, auto injury and age-related aches are commonly treated by a Chiropractor. Most ailments involving muscle, ligaments and joints can be treated by a Chiropractic Doctor. 

Chiropractors use specific, and methodical movements to allow a joint movement. This natural and safe protocol is utilized to correct alignment in the body. For you, this means an improvement in spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in wellness and balance. Adjustments are a safe, drug-free, non-invasive therapy for treatment of most back and neck issues. It's so safe, a woman can even be adjusted while pregnant. 

Steps To Getting Treated

  1. Come to Our Office & Fill Out Patient Form 
  2. Consultation Will Happen 
  3. X- Rays (Depending On Your Specific Condition) 
  4. Report The Findings 
  5. Suggestions For Treatments
  6. Relief Care 
  7. Corrective/ Restorative Care
  8. Wellness Care 
  9. Wellness Program 
  10. Feeling Better Than Before! 
Examination — Doctor examining the neck of his patient while stretching it in Brea, CA

What Can I Expect For My First Office Visit?

  1. Call in or schedule your appointment 
  2. Upon arrival complete your New Patient Paperwork (15-20 mins before appt. time)
  3. Have a Consultation with the Doctor
  4. Review your Patient History with the Doctor
  5. X-Rays (If neccessary, additional charge may apply)
  6. Discuss any findings from X-ray or Patient History
  7. Create a custom treatment plan/plan of action
  8. Explanation of treatment plan/plan of action
  9. Conduct corrective/restorative care
  10. Assessment of treatment plan and Adjust if necessary
  11. Implement customized treatment plan/plan of action and start your journey to health

Appointment times will vary depending on the severity and complexity of your pain. For your initial appointment its best to plan to spend about an hour within our facility.
Examination — Doctor examining the neck of his patient while stretching it in Brea, CA

What Modalities Can I Expect To Be Used?

North Orange Chiropractic and Wellness center has a plethora of modalities at our disposal to ensure you receive the treatment necessary for your journey to health. Although you may not utilize every modality during your treatment, we have them available if need be. 
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Manual Adjustments
  • Therapeutic Ultrasound (Heat Waves)
  • Traction Table
  • Drop Table
  • Activator
  • Physical Therapy Bay
  • Wobble Chair
  • Heat/Cold Packs
  • Vibraplates

How Often Should I Be Recieving Treatment?

Pain is a personal experience. Every person has a different level of tolerance for pain and because of this there is no definite schedule for every individual to follow. North Orange Chiropractic and Wellness Center will create an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. We strive to promote a healthy balance for each and every patient that comes to us. Book a consultation with Dr. Patel to discover your path to wellness. 
Examination — Doctor examining the neck of his patient while stretching it in Brea, CA

What Are The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care?


Chiropractors don't only perform manual adjustments, or aid in relief of acute pain and injury; they also help to support relief for a multitude of ailments and promote a healthy lifestyle. Relief from acute pain, better posture, improvement in athletic performance, and relief from common conditions like Scoliosis or Sciatica are a few of the well known benefits from chiropractic adjustments. With a regimented chiropractic treatment plan patients may also experience improved digestion, a reduction in blood pressure, reduction in inflammation, headache/migraine relief, and a better immune system. Patients have also noted increased energy, a healthier and easier pregnancy, better breathing, and overall improvement in how they feel throughout the day.

How Do I Join VIP?

Our VIP receive exclusive promotions, discounts and coupons for various services, including special discounts for their birthday. We offer text message reminders for appointment times and the ability to book and pay online. 

To join our VIP text NOC to 81500 and follow the prompts.

It's My First Massage, What Should I Expect?

North Orange County Chiropractic and Wellness Center has your comfort in mind. All therapists are State Certified and have specialized training in a variety of modalities. Your massage therapist will massage either the full body (except private areas) or specific areas that need attention, such as especially tight muscles or an injury. If you have long hair, it is advisable to have a hair tie handy. You can dress down to your comfortability. You will either be laying face up or face down (depending on focus areas) underneath a sheet and blanket in a private treatment room. You will dictate the pressure and areas worked on. Remember to breathe normally and communicate with your Massage Therapist throughout your session. 

What Are The Benefits Of Massage Therapy?


Massage Therapy is beneficial in so many ways. Massage can help with improve skin conditions and tone.  It can help support relief from chronic diseases, relief from headaches/migraines, aid in healing from acute soft tissue injuries, relief from delayed onset of muscle soreness, relief from subacute and chronic low back pain . Massage Therapy has shown to reduce many issues including anxiety, muscle tension, blood pressure, stress hormones, pregnancy related pain, etc. Some patients have reported heightened mental awareness, improvements in digestion, relief from insomnia, relief from muscle spasm, and a reduction in inflammation throughout the body. Massage Therapy is beneficial for patients of all ages and lifestyles.

It's My First Stretch Clinic, What Can I Expect?

North Orange County Chiropractic and Wellness Center has now added assisted stretches to meet patient needs. All therapists are State Certified and have specialized training.  You will need to wear athletic wear, like yoga or running gear for your appointment. If you have long hair, it is advisable to have a hair tie handy.  Wearing clothing like jeans, a dress, shorts or skirt may prevent you from receiving the full benefit of the service. The massage therapist either stretch half your body or full body depending on appointment time. You will start either face up or down (depending on focus areas) on our treatment table in the Physical Therapy Bay. Each and every person's tolerability and abilities will be different in terms of their range of motion, because of this it is important to inform your therapist of your limits. Each therapist has a wide range of modalities at their disposal. They may use Passive, Active, Dynamic, and Static stretches. The therapist will explain the stretches they will be conducting before and during the session, this is a highly interactive service. Please give us a call to better pair you with the therapist to meet your needs. Remember to breathe normally and communicate with your Massage Therapist throughout your session.

What Are The Benefits Of Stretch Clinic?


Stretching helps to keep the muscles flexible, strong, healthy and active. We need flexibility to maintain range of motion and freedom of movement in the joints. Muscles can become weakened over time when they are unable to extend all the way. Reduction in muscles range puts you at more risk for joint pain, strains and muscle damage. Stretching can help increase your flexibility, increase your range of motion, stability in the joints and muscles, a helps to prevent pain throughout the body. Movement helps blood flow to your muscles and improves posture over time. If you are the type of person who works out often or has to sit for long periods, its imperative to counter the affects of daily living. Overuse and repetitive motions can cause the body to have tension in very specific muscles, stretching acts as a simple way to counter the negative affects.

It's My First Physical Therapy Session, What Should I Expect?


North Orange County Chiropractic and Wellness Center believes in meeting the needs of all of our patients. In an effort to cut the time spent in recovery from injuries, we wanted to ensure patients can receive a majority of the treatment they need in our office. Our practitioners are licensed Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, or Personal Trainers. Your practitioner will address your specific injury and work with your to bring your body back to balance and function. Each and every person's tolerability and abilities will  differ in terms of their range of motion, severity of injury, and treatment plan. It is important to inform your practitioner of your limits. Treatment specifics will vary depending on your injury. Our Practitioner may utilize manual therapy, joint mobilization and stabilization, stretching (Passive, Active, Dynamic or Static), functional activities, exercise,  therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold therapy,  gait training, banded therapies, hand therapies, etc.  All sessions are conducted in our Physical Therapy Bay, with the practitioner present for the duration of the session. Our practitioner will inform you of our treatment plan, discuss the benefits and reasoning then conduct the session.  You will need to arrive in athletic wear, like yoga or running gear. If you have long hair, it is advisable to have a hair tie handy. Remember to breathe normally and communicate with your practitioner throughout your session.

What Are The Benefits Of Physical Therapy?


Physical Therapists can identify, diagnose and treat movement issues and injuries. Patients can receive physical therapy for a wide range of issues including post surgical, injury and accidents. Care is customized to meet the needs of the individual patient, this customization can lead to a wide range of timelines for treatment. Physical therapy helps to avoid opioids, avoid surgery, prevents falls and poor posture. Improvement in mobility is a key component for physical therapy. Managing diabetes and vascular issues, recovering from a stroke, age-related issues, and other conditions are some of the reasons someone might seek physical therapy. Additionally, Physical Therapists can provide specialized treatment for: Bowel incontinence, breast cancer, constipation, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, male pelvic health, pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence.

How Can I Check If Services Are Covered By Insurance?


Some insurances have chiropractic and/or physical therapy benefits attached to the medical policy. North Orange County Chiropractic and Wellness must check each individual policy to see if we are in network/out of network, and there is coverage available. We will be able to verify how many services per year are available, if any deductible is attached, the copay,  and co-insurance on the policy. Please follow the steps below to get your insurance verified. If you do not have coverage, don't worry! We have affordable cash rates for all treatments!

01. GATHER INFORMATION

Take a picture of the front and back of your insurance card, a screenshot from your insurance portal is also acceptable. You will need your name, email, date of birth, and phone number.

02. UPLOAD

Click on the contact us now button on the bottom right hand side of the page. Select the three line icon to the right of our phone number. Select the option to send us a file. A pop-up will appear.

03. VERIFICATION

In the popup window,  upload the images of your insurance card, and enter in the requested information. Once your insurance is verified, a staff member will reach out and schedule you.

Accepting Most PPO Insurances

Most insurance plans are accepted at our office. We also accept auto accident, workers compensation, and personal injury cases.

Since there are so many plans and coverage varies widely, please call us to find out if your plan covers care in our office. Our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge. 

To verify your insurance we will need a copy of the front and back of your insurance card as well as your date of birth. For your convenience, you can send us a copy of your card directly by selecting the send a file option from the 'Contact Us Today' pop-up! A staff member will reach out with your benefits via telephone or email once verified. 
Affordable Chiropractic Care — Chiropractor showing patient a x-ray in Brea, CA

Payment Programs For You

North Orange County Chiropractic & Wellness Center believes in the value of wellness care for you and your family. This is why we maintain a pricing structure that allows care for all budgets. Our office participates in most insurance programs and we accept auto accident, personal injury, and workers compensation cases. For patients who have little or no chiropractic insurance coverage, flexible payment programs can be arranged. Call 714-256-0411.

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 What Are We Doing About Covid-19? 
North Orange County Chiropractic and Wellness Center is concerned about the occurrence of Covid-19. As we respond to the ever changing environment, the safety of our patients, massage therapists, staff and doctors remains our highest priority. 

While we continue to closely monitor recommendations and protocols established by the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local health departments in regard to Covid-19, we remain committed to providing you the best, thorough care that you have come to expect from us. 

Each patient will undergo a Covid-19 screening before their scheduled appointment time. Masks are currently required for entry into our facility. Our staff has implemented new cleaning procedures for between patients and throughout the day. 

Our Policy:
Our Staff, massage therapists, and doctors will respectfully NOT come to the office if they are ill, or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, have a sore throat, cough, chills, body aches for unknown reasons, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, experience a loss of smell or taste, or have a fever greater than 100 degrees. 

We ask that our patients, also, NOT come to our office if you are  ill, or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, have a sore throat, cough, chills, body aches for unknown reasons, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, experience a loss of smell or taste, or have a fever greater than 100 degrees. 

Each patient will undergo a Covid-19 screening before their scheduled appointment time. Masks are currently required for entry into our facility. Our staff has implemented new cleaning procedures for between patients and throughout the day. We are scheduling less appointments to adhere to social distancing regulations. 

We will continue to help support your immune system and good health to the best of our capacity. If you require any special accommodations, please call our front desk and we can arrange to the best of our ability. 

Do not hesitate to ask us any questions regarding our policy.

Schedule An Appointment Today

North Orange County Chiropractic & Wellness Center doesn’t want you to be in pain anymore. We want to help relieve and reduce it. Come in to our office today so you can get a free consultation. We will cater to your specific injury and advise you with treatments according to it.
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