Frequently Asked Questions in Washington

It is common to hear of people that they love going to their chiropractor. It is true once you experience the feeling of an aligned spine, you would want to get back in alignment once you have lost your alignment. However, the goal of upper cervical care is to get you to hold your alignment for as long as possible and see you in the least amount of time we can.

No, it literally feels like a click/tap behind the patient ear.

The upper cervical care goal is to align the spine, facilitate the nervous system and obtain optimal communication between the brain and body. Therefore a lot of conditions improve with upper cervical care.

In general, no you don't need a referral. However, depending on your insurance, some insurance might require prior authorization. We recommend you call your insurance and find out.

While we are out of network with most insurance providers, your insurance may still cover your visit if you submit the necessary documents yourself. We will provide you with all the required documentation to submit to your insurance. Depending on your plan, many patients are reimbursed for their services.

The first visit includes a complimentary consultation. If your case is suitable for upper cervical care, we will proceed with the initial exam, which costs $250. Dr. Maz will then evaluate your X-rays and alignment.

On the follow-up visit, Dr. Maz will review your results, discuss your recommended care plan, and provide you with your first treatment. This visit also includes a post-treatment exam to confirm improvement in your alignment. The cost for the second visit, which includes the first treatment and post-treatment exam, is $330.

Following these initial two appointments, you will have the option to choose from different care packages to continue your alignment work and follow the recommended care plan.

No, we first need to obtain baseline data about your alignment. Our doctor has to study and analyze your x-rays before providing you with the first treatment. There is no guesswork in our treatments.

Yes, our doctor will suggest exercises to help you stabilize your alignment.

Absolutely, we have many patients with previous back surgery. Our procedure is a low force and completely safe with most people.

Yes. Upper cervical care has been studied and proven to help all spinal conditions and upper and lower extremities. Our doctor will also assist different areas of the body specifically as needed.

Unless you have taken Upper Cervical Specific with an Upper Cervical Chiropractor, we would still need to complete our specialized assessments to be able to get your spine into alignment. Most orthopedics, neurologists, and chiropractor doctors don't take these specific x rays we need to get you well.