Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes an integrated chiropractic and physical therapy approach different?
A: Traditional care often separates joint adjustments from muscle rehabilitation. Our integrated clinic treats both systems simultaneously. By combining spinal alignments with targeted physical therapy exercises under one roof, we address both the structural restrictions and the muscular imbalances causing your pain, leading to faster and more permanent recovery.
Q: What should I expect during my initial visit at Back In Balance?
A: Your first appointment is a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation focused on finding the root cause of your discomfort. Dr. Lindsey will review your health history, perform a physical assessment of your posture and joint mobility, and analyze your functional movement patterns. You will leave with a personalized, multi-disciplinary treatment plan tailored to your specific recovery goals.
Q: What conditions do you treat at your Asheville clinic?
A: We specialize in treating chronic lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, and tension headaches. Because of our multi-disciplinary setup, we are also highly effective at treating sports injuries, car accident whiplash, joint stiffness, and systemic health issues through our functional medicine and clinical nutrition protocols.
Q: Do I need a medical referral to schedule an appointment?
A: No, you do not need a physician’s referral to begin care at our office. As primary care chiropractic and wellness providers in North Carolina, you can schedule an initial diagnostic evaluation directly with us at any time.
Q: Is integrated chiropractic and physical rehabilitation safe?
A: Yes. Our treatments are highly safe, non-invasive, and evidence-based. Because we completely customize your care plan around your diagnostic results, our techniques are adjusted to match your age, fitness level, and pain tolerance—ranging from gentle, low-force instrument adjustments to active physical therapy tracking.
Q: Do you accept insurance for chiropractic care and physical therapy?
A: We accept and file most major health insurance plans for our chiropractic, physical therapy, and rehabilitative services. Because coverage varies by provider, our administrative team will gladly verify your specific benefits during your initial visit to determine your exact coverage, copays, or deductibles.
Q: Can your integrated treatments help with severe sciatica and shooting leg pain?
A: Yes. Sciatica is typically caused by a combination of spinal disc pressure and muscle tension irritating the sciatic nerve. Our integrated approach treats both components by utilizing precise chiropractic adjustments to relieve nerve compression, alongside targeted physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding musculature and prevent the pain from returning.
Q: Where is your South Asheville clinic located, and is there parking available?
A: Our office is conveniently located at 1089 Hendersonville Road in South Asheville, between I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway just across the street from CVS. We offer plenty of free, flat, on-site parking directly in front of and behind our clinic with an entrance for easy access, even if you are experiencing severe mobility limitations.