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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERDr. Alan S. Bader, DC · Reno · Since 1993
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Straight Answers to the Questions Everyone Has

29 honest answers — costs, safety, evidence, Medicare, and the questions other clinics dodge. All medically reviewed.

Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC

Medically reviewed by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC — Chiropractic Physician, Nevada License B-567 · About Dr. Bader · Last reviewed: July 2026

Cost & Insurance 5

How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?Does insurance cover chiropractic care?Does Medicare cover chiropractic care?Will car insurance pay for chiropractic care after an accident?Can a chiropractor waive my copay or deductible?

Safety & Evidence 6

Is chiropractic care safe?Can neck adjustments cause strokes?Why do adjustments make a popping sound?Does chiropractic actually work for back pain?Is cracking my own back or neck bad for me?Can a chiropractor really help with headaches?

Your Care 8

How many chiropractic visits will I need?What happens at my first chiropractic visit?Do I need X-rays before chiropractic care?How long until I feel better?Once I start, do I have to go to the chiropractor forever?What exactly is a chiropractic adjustment?What should I wear to a chiropractic appointment?Do you take walk-ins or same-day appointments?

Who We Help 4

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?Should children see a chiropractor?Am I too old for chiropractic care?¿Atienden en español? / Do you serve Spanish-speaking patients?

Straight Answers 6

Chiropractor vs. physical therapist vs. massage — which do I need?Is a chiropractor a real doctor?When should I NOT see a chiropractor?How many people actually use chiropractic care?Should I see a chiropractor or a medical doctor for sciatica?What is 'chiropractic orthopedics' — and why does Dr. Bader's training in it matter to me?

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