Complete Chiropractic FAQ: Your Guide to Safe, Natural Healing
Soft Touch Chiropractic
Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh
11145 Tampa Ave #14A, Northridge, CA 91326
□ (818) 831-0100
Expert answers to all your chiropractic questions from Northridge's trusted spine specialist
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□Insurance & Payment Information
Do you take my insurance?
At Soft Touch Chiropractic, we are an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, if you have a PPO health insurance plan that covers chiropractic care—and you've already met your deductible—you may still be eligible for reimbursement.
How Does Chiropractic Reimbursement Work?
- We provide you with a detailed superbill that includes:
- Diagnosis and procedure codes
- Date and cost of services
- All required information for insurance processing
You can submit this superbill directly to your insurance provider. If your plan includes chiropractic benefits, they will reimburse you directly.
□ Important Note: If your insurance doesn't reimburse you, it's likely they wouldn't reimburse us either—but this approach gives you more control over your care decisions.
Affordable Care Without Insurance Hassles
We believe everyone deserves access to quality chiropractic care. That's why our cash prices are transparent and affordable, often comparable to a typical insurance copay.
- No surprise billing
- No network restrictions
- Simple, high-quality care
- Seasonal promotions and first-time patient specials
□How Chiropractic Works to Restore Health Naturally
How does chiropractic care restore health naturally?
At Soft Touch Chiropractic in Northridge, CA, we focus on restoring your body's natural ability to heal and function at its best—without drugs or surgery.
Foundation of Chiropractic Care: Your nervous system controls every function in your body. When interference disrupts this system, it can affect your health in ways you may not even realize.
What Causes Nervous System Interference?
The most common source of interference is the spinal column—specifically, the 24 moving bones (vertebrae) that protect the spinal cord. When one or more vertebrae:
- Lose healthy motion
- Shift out of normal alignment
- Become restricted or irritated
They can put pressure on nerves and interfere with communication between your brain and body.
How Chiropractic Removes Interference
Using precise, gentle spinal adjustments, Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh works to:
- Correct misalignments (called subluxations)
- Restore proper joint motion
- Relieve pressure on the nervous system
- Allow your body to return to natural balance and healing
Result: When your spine is aligned, your nervous system functions without interference, and your body can operate at 100% of its potential.
□Understanding Chiropractic Adjustments
What is a chiropractic adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle, hands-on technique used to restore proper motion and alignment to joints, especially in the spine.
At Soft Touch Chiropractic, Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh uses adjustments to:
- Improve joint mobility
- Relieve nerve pressure
- Reduce muscle tension
- Support your body's natural healing process
Why Do Joints Need Adjustment?
When a joint is "locked up," not moving properly, or slightly out of alignment, it can cause stress to nearby nerves, blood vessels, and muscles, resulting in:
- Pain and stiffness
- Reduced range of motion
- Disrupted nervous system communication
How Does an Adjustment Work?
A chiropractic adjustment involves applying a specific force, in a precise direction, to a joint that isn't moving correctly. This:
- Restores natural joint movement
- Gradually returns bones to healthier positions
- Relieves pressure on nearby nerves and tissues
- Helps spine and nervous system function efficiently
Customized Care: There are hundreds of safe, natural adjustment methods. Each technique is customized to your needs, comfort level, and specific condition.
What's that cracking sound during an adjustment?
Good news: It's not your bones breaking or grinding!
The Real Reason Behind the Sound
Your spinal joints are surrounded by fluid-filled capsules and lined with cartilage, which helps bones glide smoothly during movement. When a joint becomes locked up or misaligned, pressure builds inside the joint capsule, trapping gases like:
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
During an adjustment: The joint is quickly and precisely moved, causing a release of built-up gas—resulting in the "pop" or "crack" sound. Think of it like opening a soda bottle—pressure escapes and you hear a sound.
This is completely normal, safe, and often indicates that the joint has been freed to move naturally again.
Can one chiropractic adjustment fix everything?
The answer depends on your specific health goals and condition severity.
□ Relief Care
Focus: Immediate pain relief and reducing inflammation, tension, or discomfort
Perfect for: Sudden pain, muscle tightness, or recent injury
Duration: In some cases, a single adjustment may provide significant relief—but this is often temporary.
□ Corrective Care
Focus: Correcting root causes of spinal misalignment
Benefits: Improves posture, joint function, and nervous system balance
Duration: Custom treatment plan over multiple visits to retrain muscle memory and support spinal stability
Think of it like orthodontics for your spine: Lasting correction takes time and consistent care. Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh will help determine the best approach based on your thorough spinal evaluation.
Are all patients adjusted the same way?
Absolutely not! Chiropractic care is completely customized at Soft Touch Chiropractic.
Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh carefully evaluates each patient's:
- Spinal structure and alignment
- Complete health history
- Specific pain points and symptoms
- Range of motion and flexibility
Then he designs an individual treatment plan using techniques and force levels that match your body's age, size, condition, and sensitivity.
□️ Hundreds of Techniques Available: Some adjustments are hands-on, others use gentle tools—your care will be matched to what's safest and most effective for your unique needs.
⏱️How Long Will I Need Chiropractic Care?
How long should I receive chiropractic care?
Your chiropractic care duration depends on your specific health goals. At Soft Touch Chiropractic in Northridge, CA, we understand that each patient has unique needs.
The 4 Stages of Chiropractic Care
□ Stage 1: Relief Care
For patients with:
- Acute pain
- Inflammation
- Muscle tension
- Recent injury discomfort
Goal: Provide immediate symptom relief
Duration: Short-term, often requiring several visits close together
□ Stage 2: Corrective Care
Goes beyond symptom relief
Goal: Correct underlying spinal misalignments that caused the original pain
Duration: Weeks to months, depending on:
- Condition severity
- How long the issue existed
- Overall health and lifestyle
□ Stage 3: Maintenance Care
Once spine is stable and symptoms controlled
Helps:
- Prevent future flare-ups
- Maintain corrective care progress
- Keep nervous system functioning optimally
Goal: Long-term spinal and nervous system health
□ Stage 4: Wellness Care
Ongoing care for optimal health—even without current pain
Benefits:
- Maintains spine flexibility and joint mobility
- Improves posture and energy levels
- Removes spinal cord pressure
- Optimizes nervous system function
Popular Choice: Many patients choose wellness care as part of their regular self-care routine—like exercise, nutrition, or meditation.
The Choice Is Always Yours: Whether you're seeking pain relief or long-term wellness and spinal health, Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh will guide you with personalized care and clear recommendations.
□Function vs. Feeling: Why No Pain Doesn't Mean No Problem
If I don't feel pain, am I healthy?
One of the biggest health misconceptions: "If I don't feel pain, I must be healthy."
At Soft Touch Chiropractic in Northridge, CA, we help patients understand that feeling good isn't the same as functioning well.
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