FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost & Insurance

What Is Alarming Crisis of Drugs And Opioids Costs?

In America, 40% of knee pain patients have been prescribed opioids. Opioids stop pain signals from reaching the brain as the body continues to break down. As officials begin to realize the severity of the crisis nothing is being done to fix it.

Does Insurance Cover Integrative Medicines?

The answer to this question is yes and no. We use many standard procedures that are covered by insurance companies, but we also utilize therapies that are more progressive. We do not work for the insurance companies, but for our patients. We will work with you to determine what the best plan of care is for you, not your insurance company.

Injury

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Whiplash?

This depends largely on the severity of your injury as well as individual characteristics. Some grade 1 and 2 cases can expect to experience significant relief within a year of the injury, but other research shows that up to 50% of whiplash patients develop chronic problems. It’s been proven that patients who suffer from PTSD increased the likelihood of whiplash patients experiencing chronic symptoms. Unfortunately, chronic symptoms from whiplash can last up to 10 years after an injury. It’s important to see a professional and assess the best form of treatment to decrease the likelihood of chronic symptoms.

Can I Safely Exercise After An Auto Accident?

The answer to this question is yes and no. We use many standard procedures that are covered by insurance companies, but we also utilize therapies that are more progressive. We do not work for the insurance companies, but for our patients. We will work with you to determine what the best plan of care is for you, not your insurance company.

How To Avoid Residual Neck Pain & Permanent Disability After An Auto Accident?

Neck pain is extremely common after an auto accident. Comprehensive treatment is crucial to reduce the risk of long-term effects from these injuries. 5% of patients suffer permanent disability from a car accident. Additionally, 5% of people have nagging symptoms 10 years after the accident.

How Do You Determine The Extent Of An Injury After An Auto Accident?

After an auto accident injuries may be hard to spot with the naked eye. Through medical imaging, Lifeworks can test and accurately picture the extent to any occurred damage. These include whiplash, disk problems, tears, and spinal cord injury.

What Whiplash Symptoms Should I Watch For?

Whiplash symptoms affect 3 million people and can last many months. These include fatigue, dizziness, neck pain, blurry vision, stiffness, and inability to move. Whiplash symptoms can be delayed. Seek treatment immediately after an accident.

Joint Pain

What Are Trigger Points And Where They Come From?

A trigger point is a knot in the muscle and is painful when pushed on. They develop when your muscles do jobs their not supposed to do.

How To Predict And Prevent Osteoarthritis?

Our approach to Arthritis is proactive and not reactive. By measuring the movements within the joints we can see which movements are normal and abnormal. Overtime, these abnormal movements will create degeneration of the joints and cause arthritis.

Joint Pain

How Does LifeWorks Treat Peripheral Neuropathy?

The extent of damage to the nerves is the first step in creating a treatment plan. We focus on treating the root cause of nerve damage and not just masking the symptoms with medications. Our treatments are designed to restore the nerve’s vascular supply to help them function properly.