FAQ's

To find the root cause of your pain, Dr. Verloop uses a comprehensive evaluation process. We don’t just guess; we use specific testing methods to pinpoint exactly which vertebrae are misaligned (subluxated).

Our Diagnostic Methods:

• Static & Motion Palpation: This is the most important test. Dr. Verloop uses his hands to gently feel your spine and surrounding tissues. He is checking for ‘stuck’ joints, inflammation, and muscle tightness that indicate a problem.

• Posture Analysis: We look for visible signs of stress, such as a high shoulder or a tilted hip, which often point to spinal curvatures.

• Range of Motion Testing: We measure how well your neck and back can turn and bend to identify restricted areas.

• Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray/MRI): When necessary, we use imaging to view the bone structure, check for disc degeneration, and rule out fractures.

In many cases, when we locate the misaligned joint, you will feel tenderness at that exact spot. This confirms that we have found the source of the issue.

A chiropractic adjustment is a safe, controlled thrust applied to a spinal joint to restore proper movement. The goal is to correct misalignment, relieve pain, and take pressure off your nerves without using drugs or surgery.

How We Perform Adjustments: Dr. Verloop, D.C. uses several proven techniques to deliver these adjustments tailored to your comfort level:

• Gonstead Technique: A traditional hands-on method where the doctor specifically pushes the joints back into position. This often produces the “popping” relief sound many patients enjoy.

• Diversified Technique: A combination of the most effective manual adjustment methods, often taught at Palmer Chiropractic College.

• Drop-Table: Uses a special table that drops slightly (3/4 inch) to absorb the force. This allows for a precise adjustment without the twisting or “popping” sound. It is excellent for patients with hip replacements or acute pain.

• Activator Method: Uses a small hand-held instrument to deliver a gentle, low-force “click.” This is perfect for seniors, children, or patients who are nervous about manual adjustments.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free forms of healthcare available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints.

Safety by the Numbers: While no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects, the risks associated with chiropractic are extremely small.

• Safer than Medications: Research indicates that you are statistically more likely to experience a severe reaction to common over-the-counter pain relievers (like ibuprofen or aspirin) than to a chiropractic adjustment.

• Non-Invasive: Because we do not use surgery or prescription drugs, we avoid the complications and side effects often associated with invasive medical treatments.

• Common Side Effects: Most patients feel immediate relief. The most common ‘negative’ side effect is simply mild soreness—similar to how you feel after a good workout—which typically fades within 24 hours.

The short answer is: No.

You are always in charge of your own healthcare. How long you choose to benefit from chiropractic care is entirely up to you and your goals. generally, care falls into three categories:

• Relief Care: Most patients start here. The goal is simply to get you out of pain. Once you feel better, you can choose to stop care at any time.

• Corrective Care: This is for patients who want to fix the underlying cause of the problem (like a reversed neck curve) to prevent the pain from returning.

• Maintenance/Wellness Care: Just like brushing your teeth or going to the gym, many of our patients choose to come in occasionally (even when they aren’t in pain) to keep their spine healthy and moving freely.

We will always provide our best recommendation for your spine, but whether you want short-term relief or long-term wellness is always your decision.

The ‘popping’ sound (cavitation) is simply the release of gas bubbles from the fluid surrounding the joint. It is completely harmless, painless, and is not the sound of bones rubbing together.

The Soda Can Analogy: Think of it like opening a fresh bottle of soda. When you pop the cap, the pressure change allows gas to escape, making a noise.

How It Works:

• Lubrication: Your joints are surrounded by a lubricating fluid.

• Pressure Change: When we gently stretch the joint during an adjustment, it creates a small vacuum.

• The Release: This vacuum causes dissolved gases (nitrogen and carbon dioxide) to release quickly, creating the audible ‘pop.’

It takes about 20 minutes for the gas to dissolve back into the fluid, which is why you typically cannot ‘crack’ the same knuckle or joint twice in a row.

Generally, no. Chiropractic care is natural and safe. However, ‘more’ is not always ‘better.’

Dr. Verloop’s goal is to deliver the precise amount of care your body needs to heal—no more, no less.

• Overtreating: Adjusting a joint that is already moving perfectly is unnecessary and can cause irritation.

• Undertreating: Skipping appointments during your corrective phase can allow the muscles to pull the spine back into misalignment.

We constantly monitor your progress to ensure your treatment plan is perfectly balanced for your recovery.

This is one of the most common questions we hear. The general rule of thumb is: Ice for new injuries, Heat for old stiffness.

• Use ICE (Cold Therapy): If you have a new injury (within the last 48 hours), sharp pain, or visible swelling. Ice helps calm inflammation and numb the pain. Apply for 10-15 minutes, then leave it off for an hour.

• Use HEAT: For chronic stiffness, tight muscles, or stress. Heat increases blood flow and helps relax the muscles.

• The Warning: Do NOT use heat on a fresh, inflamed injury, as it can make the swelling worse. If you are unsure, Ice is usually the safer bet until you can see Dr. Verloop.

We strongly recommend that you do not try to adjust yourself.

• The ‘Crack’ isn’t always a Correction: When you twist your own back, you are usually ‘cracking’ the joints above or below the problem spot because they are easier to move. The actual locked joint (subluxation) remains stuck.

• Creating Instability: By constantly popping your own neck or back, you can over-stretch the ligaments, leading to ‘hypermobility’ (instability), which can actually make your pain worse in the long run.

A chiropractic adjustment is a specific, targeted force applied to a specific vertebra. It is very different from simply twisting until something pops.

The cost of care depends on your specific insurance coverage, but we strive to make chiropractic care affordable for everyone.

Insurance Coverage:

• Medicare: We are an In-Network provider for Medicare.

• Private Insurance: We accept all insurance plans. While we are an out-of-network provider for private insurance, many patients have out-of-network benefits that help cover the cost of care.

Free Benefit Check: Insurance can be confusing, so let us handle the paperwork for you. Please call us at (623) 544-9111 with your insurance card ready. We will verify your benefits for free before your appointment so you know exactly what to expect.

No Insurance? For patients without insurance, we offer competitive time-of-service cash rates to ensure you can still get the relief you need.

Dr. Verloop, D.C. acquired his bachelor’s degree at Florida State University and his Chiropractic degree at Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW). LCCW is known for it’s emphasis on techniques. They offer the largest number of Chiropractic techniques taught separately, in their entirety, than any other Chiropractic college.