What
makes Z Spine and Joint Center different from any other Chiropractic
clinic?
Z Spine and Joint Center
is a human performance enhancement center that diagnoses and treats
injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Our clinical
standards warrant more than just pain relief for our patients. We
work to improve the function of each patient’s joint mechanics
by analysis of movement patterns and subsequent treatment that can
minimize discomfort associated with activities of daily living. Education
about movement patterns and the training of different muscle groups
can equip the patient with tools that minimize the number of treatments
needed and more importantly allow for maximum recovery and prevention
of future re-injury. Rehabilitative therapeutic exercises will most
likely play an important role in your recovery. Your ability to perform
these exercises correctly can be an indicator that you are on your
way to a speedy recovery.
Z Spine and Joint Center
does not sell patients on signing up for a pre-determined amount of
office visits. We only make suggestions on the number of visits it
will take based on previous clinical outcomes of similar conditions
and the individual progress of each patient. Our goal is to help you
achieve long term results in the shortest timeframe possible. Back
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Does
Dr. Zupancich accept insurance?
Dr. Zupancich is an in
network provider for most local insurance plans. The following is
a partial list:
You can also call your
insurance company to find out if our clinic is a network provider
or feel free to ask us and we'll be more than happy to help you make
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Why
should I see Dr. Zupancich of Z Spine and Joint Center for neck, back,
or muscle pain?
Dr. Zupancich has undergone
extensive studies and specialized training in the fields of musculoskeletal
anatomy, biomechanics, sports injuries, and rehabilitative exercise.
As a result, when it comes to musculoskeletal injuries, acute or chronic,
Dr. Zupancich of Z Spine and Joint Center is best suited to meet your
needs.
According to Jens Chapman,
M.D., a professor of orthopedics and neurological surgery at the University
of Washington, "Chiropractors are a satisfying choice to manage
acute back pain." Further, a 2002 study funded by the Agency
for Health Care Research and Quality reported a third more patients
are satisfied with the back treatment and advice they get from chiropractors
compared with medical doctors. Back to top.
Aren't
all chiropractors the same?
Not Even Close!! Many people
are surprised to learn that most chiropractors practice differently.
Based on Dr. Zupancich’s studies, experience and clinical research
he understands that the combination of joint and muscle manipulation,
rehabilitation, and therapeutic exercises offers patients a type of
care that is unique to Eagan and the Twin Cities area.
Dr. Zupancich’s knowledge of anatomy and the body's mechanics
in conjunction with his Motion Palpation Institute techniques provides
him with the insight to know when a joint should be adjusted, when
muscular or rehabilitative therapy is appropriate and when a combined-treatment
program is necessary. For Dr. Zupancich’s patients, his comprehensive,
evidence-based approach produces results in an efficient timeframe
with most patients excused from care between three and ten visits
depending on the complexity of their condition.
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Once
you go to a chiropractor, they will try to keep you coming back forever,
right?
Z Spine and Joint Center
takes pride in striving to bring long lasting relief to their patients
in the shortest possible timeframe. The care you
receive at Z Spine and Joint Center will be individualized to your
clinical needs. Our goal during care is to educate our patients about
their condition as well as the overall health benefits of our care.
Patients will see that their active participation in care is required
to provide the greatest benefits. Once a patient has been dismissed
from care, follow-up treatment may be sought at the request of the
patient to help achieve individual healthcare goals. Patients that
wish to pursue maintenance or wellness care options are encouraged
to seek our care as well. Back to top.
What
effect does a chiropractic adjustment have on joints?
Research proves that chiropractic
manipulation can actually prevent arthritis by restoring proper motion
to the joint. Medical textbooks will tell you that it is the loss
of motion that causes joint damage and arthritis. Further, the restoration
of joint function provides the cartilage and disc (in the case of
the spine) with improved blood supply. Better blood supply means better
bodily nourishment and overall physical health. Research on the effectiveness
behind low back adjustments show that when an adjustment is delivered,
the facet joints gap producing a separation between the back portion
of the vertebrae. The theory on how this is effective in helping resolve
back problems deals with disrupting a pain/muscle spasm/pain cycle.
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Is
it safe to adjust myself?
Concern has been raised
over the safety of people who try to adjust themselves. Research proves
that only chiropractors can ensure an adjustment is performed safely.
Why? Often times, the "self adjustment" is producing movement
in joints near the restricted area – causing harmful friction
to surrounding joint structures and further aggravating the restricted
area. The best advice: Don't try to do it yourself. Seek the expertise
of your chiropractor. Back to top.
What
makes the popping noise when an adjustment is delivered?
Misconceptions about the
cracking noises that are heard when a chiropractic adjustment is delivered
can often lead to nervousness about treatment. The noise is not the
bones crashing into each other. The audible stems from a lubricant,
called synovial fluid, which is made up of dissolved gases located
in every joint. An adjustment releases the build up pressure and these
gases, which were created by the joint's restriction. The emission
of these nitrogen gases produce the "popping" sound often
heard when an adjustment is administered. Back to top.
Do
chiropractors work with other health care specialists?
Although chiropractors
don’t often work in the same buildings as medical doctors, physical
therapists, dentists, podiatrists and other healthcare specialists,
referrals ensure that a patient has the capability of receiving the
best possible care available. Dr. Zupancich is well educated at recognizing
risk factors and signs of disease. If our patient’s need is
best addressed by a medical doctor or another specialist, we refer
the patient every time. Likewise, these healthcare professionals refer
patients to Z Spine and Joint Center when their patients need comprehensive
chiropractic care. With this referral network in place our patient’s
can be assured that they are receiving the best care available. Back
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