FAQ

Your questions, answered

Anchored to Dr. Foudy’s four-question framework: Can you help me? What is going on? How long? How much?

Common questions

Can you help me?

Often, yes. The show-and-tell consultation answers it specifically for your case. If we cannot help, Dr. Foudy will tell you who can.

What is actually going on?

The exam, the EMG, and the X-rays all answer this question. We walk through them together. No mysticism.

How much does it cost?

The first visit is $90 (consultation, exam, EMG, X-rays). Follow-up adjustments are $90. Accu-Spina sessions are $160 single, $3,000 for the standard 20-visit package. We tell you upfront.

How long will it take?

Acute episodes resolve in 2–6 visits. Corrective programs run 8–12 weeks. The braces-and-retainer maintenance phase is once a month or once a quarter for most people.

Do you take insurance?

Most major chiropractic insurance, yes. About 60–70% of our patients pay cash for transparency. Spinal decompression is typically cash-pay.

Do I need a referral?

No. Chiropractors are primary care providers for the musculoskeletal system. Walk-in or call to schedule.

Do you adjust kids?

Yes, with parental presence and consent. Pediatric adjustments are gentler and shorter than adult adjustments.

Is the adjustment painful?

No. Quick, controlled pressure followed by relief. Some joints make a pop (gas from the joint capsule). The Activator instrument is available for patients who prefer no manual adjustment.

How many visits will I need?

Depends on the case. We tell you the number at the Report of Findings, not a vague answer. Acute: 4–8. Corrective: 20–30. Maintenance: ongoing.

What is Accu-Spina?

A patented vertical-tower spinal decompression table with oscillation. Workhorse for disc cases. See the Accu-Spina page for the long answer.

Is spinal decompression covered by insurance?

Most insurance does not cover it. Most of our decompression patients pay cash.

What's the difference between a chiropractor and a physical therapist?

A chiropractor is trained to diagnose and adjust the spine. A physical therapist is trained to rehab muscle, joint and movement function. Different toolboxes. We have Melanie in office for the PT-style work and we refer out to PTs we trust when the case calls for it.

Are chiropractors real doctors?

Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) complete a four-year postgraduate doctorate after a bachelor degree and pass national board exams. Dr. Foudy has been licensed since 1989.

Do I have to keep coming back forever?

No. Like braces and a retainer: a corrective phase to fix it, a maintenance phase to keep it. Maintenance is usually once a month or once a quarter, your call.

Will my insurance cover this?

Some yes, some no. We can verify benefits before the first visit. 60–70% of our patients pay cash anyway because it is simpler.

What is the difference between pain relief and correction?

Pain relief is short-term. The pain goes away, but the structural cause is still there. Correction is fixing the structural cause so the pain stops coming back.