Below are answers to common questions about Chiropractic Neurology Center, chiropractic neurology, appointments, evaluation, insurance, and the types of concerns our Long Beach office may assess.
What is chiropractic neurology?
Chiropractic neurology is an area of chiropractic practice that includes additional education focused on the nervous system, neurological examination, and the relationship between neurological, vestibular, visual, sensory, musculoskeletal, balance, and movement findings.
Depending on the reason for a visit, evaluation may include strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, balance, gait, eye movements, vestibular function, movement patterns, and musculoskeletal findings.
Learn more on our What Is a Chiropractic Neurologist? page.
What does DACNB mean?
DACNB stands for Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. It is a board-certification credential in chiropractic neurology that reflects additional postgraduate education and examination beyond the standard Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum.
At Chiropractic Neurology Center, Dr. Shad Groves, DC, DACNB is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist.
How is chiropractic neurology different from medical neurology?
Chiropractic neurology and medical neurology are different healthcare disciplines. Chiropractic neurologists generally focus on conservative evaluation and care within the scope of chiropractic practice.
A chiropractic neurologist does not replace a medical neurologist when medical diagnosis, medication management, surgery, emergency care, or another medical specialty is required. When appropriate, CNC may recommend referral or co-management with another healthcare professional.
Do I have to stop seeing my current doctor?
No. Care at Chiropractic Neurology Center may be coordinated with care from your primary physician, neurologist, physical therapist, rehabilitation professional, or other healthcare providers when appropriate.
If you already have imaging, diagnostic reports, or relevant medical records, bringing or securely providing them may help the doctors better understand your history.
What happens during a first visit?
Your first visit begins with a review of your concerns, health history, current symptoms, previous injuries, prior care, and goals.
Depending on the reason for the appointment, the examination may include musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, coordination, vestibular, eye-movement, gait, sensory, or movement assessment.
After the evaluation, the doctor will discuss relevant findings and appropriate next steps. These may include conservative care at CNC, additional evaluation, referral, or coordination with another healthcare professional.
Visit our Patient Information page for more information about preparing for an appointment.
Does every patient need X-rays?
No. X-rays are not automatically required for every patient. Whether imaging is appropriate depends on the individual history, examination findings, previous imaging, and clinical circumstances.
Learn more about X-Ray at CNC.
What conditions and symptoms does CNC evaluate?
Chiropractic Neurology Center evaluates a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, vestibular, balance, movement, and functional concerns.
Examples include back pain, neck pain, sciatica, migraines and headaches, dizziness and balance problems, nerve symptoms, concussion-related concerns, dysautonomia and POTS, and other symptom patterns when evaluation is appropriate.
See our complete Conditions We Evaluate page.
Does CNC evaluate concussion and traumatic brain injury concerns?
Yes. CNC provides individualized evaluation of findings that may be relevant after concussion or traumatic brain injury, including balance, vestibular function, eye movements, coordination, cervical findings, and activity tolerance.
Learn more about Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion & TBI Evaluation and Management.
Does CNC evaluate dizziness and balance problems?
Yes. Depending on the patient, evaluation may include vestibular, visual, balance, gait, coordination, sensory, neurological, and cervical findings.
Learn more about Dizziness & Balance Problems and Vestibular Testing.
What services are available at CNC?
Services may include chiropractic adjustment, vestibular testing, neurological-based exercises, coordination and balance activities, manual traction, massage therapy, X-ray when appropriate, and concussion or TBI-focused evaluation and management.
Recommendations depend on the individual’s history, examination findings, clinical needs, and goals.
See our Specialty Services page for more information.
Can I schedule a chiropractic neurology consultation?
Yes. A consultation can provide an opportunity to discuss neurological, vestibular, musculoskeletal, balance, movement, or other concerns and determine whether additional evaluation may be appropriate.
Learn more about Chiropractic Neurology Consultations.
Does insurance cover chiropractic care?
Insurance coverage varies by plan, benefit structure, provider network, diagnosis, service, authorization requirements, and other policy terms.
Our office can help provide information about insurance and billing, but coverage and payment decisions are ultimately determined by the patient’s insurance plan.
Visit our Insurance Information page or contact the office with questions about your specific plan.
How do I schedule an appointment?
To discuss appointment options, forms, insurance questions, or which type of visit may be appropriate, contact Chiropractic Neurology Center in Long Beach.