Once I go to a chiropractor, will I always have to go?

Everyone responds differently to chiropractic care, but the doctors will make recommendations for correcting your problem. Then it is up to you to decide how much chiropractic care you wish to benefit from.

Does a chiropractic adjustment hurt?

The doctor uses a handheld tool called an ArthroStim® that gently and precisely taps the bone back into alignment. The tool itself adjusts your body at a very specific rate, which is 12 hertz, a rate that is under the pain threshold and at the healing rate. It is very gentle, yet still powerful. The key is that the doctor asks your body to go in the right position, versus just telling it with a forceful thrust.

Can chiropractic cure everything?

As chiropractors, we cure nothing. We work on the nervous system, which controls every organ, cell and system in the body.

Why would I have my newborn or young child adjusted?

The first spinal misalignment often occurs during the birthing process. We adapt the adjusting procedures to a child's spine. Children seem to get the same improvement in overall health as adults, but often faster. The number one reason children see the chiropractor is for ear infections, but it also works great for other problems like asthma, allergies, ADHD, autism, behavioral issues and general wellness care. All of our doctors specialize in pediatrics and pregnancy.

Can chiropractic help with colic and how?

Chiropractic care helps colicky babies by restoring proper nervous system function. With the way we care for babies, it's a little different, because we find a lot more belly upsets and diaphragm disturbances due to the crying, so the adjustment is very different too. At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we get to the root of why a baby is so upset, determining what's wrong and then fixing the issue. To do that, we do a lot of cranial-sacral work, specifically looking at the rotation of the sacrum. Those two areas are the key. We usually see an immediate resolution with babies and colic. The crying is almost always gone after the first adjustment.

Can someone who has had back surgery see a chiropractor?

Yes, the technique we use is so gentle with no cracking or popping, and is safe even if you have had back surgery.

Does insurance cover chiropractic visits?

We encourage you to call your insurance company to find out what your plan covers. You will get much better information and speak to a live person. We do have a form on our website that you can download to know exactly what questions to ask your insurance company. You can go to www.vaneverychiropractic.com and it is at the top of the page under New Patient Forms. We are IN NETWORK with BCBS, Messa & BCN. We encourage you to call your insurance company to find out exactly what your individual plan may cover. We are OUT OF NETWORK with all other insurance companies. We encourage you to call your insurance company to find out exactly what your out of network benefits are and how you can submit to be reimbursed for them.

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A Royal Oak Chiropractor for the Whole Family

Gentle, nervous-system focused care to babies, kids, moms-to-be and the whole family.

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Serving Royal Oak families since 1997
HOUR Detroit Top Chiropractor since 2012
Oakland County's Best since 1999
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Royal Oak family chiropractic since 1997

Van Every Family Chiropractic Center

Newborns, busy kids, expecting moms, and grown-ups all come through our doors on Rochester Road. Our three doctors bring over 60 years of combined experience and a gentle, nervous-system focused approach: we measure first with INSiGHT scanning, then adjust with light, precise contacts. No cracking or twisting.

Dr. Anna Saylor opened the practice in 1997. Today three doctors share her focus on families: each one trained in gentle, nervous-system focused care, and each with a specialty that families ask for by name.

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How we help

Gentle care for every age and stage

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Pediatric

Very light, age-appropriate contacts for infants, kids, and teens after falls, growth spurts, and sports bumps, and for families who want wellness care that supports sleep, digestion, and regulation.

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Prenatal

Support for pelvic balance and comfort through pregnancy, for low back or hip pain, pelvic pressure, sciatica, rib discomfort, and stress-related tension. Webster certified care is available.

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Family

Gentle, precise adjustments for parents and grandparents too, for back and neck tension, headaches, stiff joints, or the stuck feeling that follows stress, injury, or long hours sitting.

Our approach

We measure first, then adjust with light, precise contacts. No cracking or twisting.

How we measure and adjust

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What Families Say

My back pain was so bad, it was taking my breath away. ... After that first treatment, I was able to move again and I have never had pain that severe again.

Lee B.Google review

...my baby wasn’t going to the bathroom and after one adjustment, she was able to go again within the same day! We’d also attribute her ability to sleep through the night, pretty early on, due to her chiropractic adjustments.
Kaylee B.Google review
I needed help with vertigo asap and I called and they got me right in without ever seeing me before. ... I was only evaluated by Dr. Zach but he was awesome in explaining everything clearly and did wonders for my vertigo.
Carla M.Google review
...Had a wonderful pregnancy and delivery thanks to their care.
Christina K.Google review
...Today was about the kids! 2/3 with hip issues! All good now thanks to Doc and friends!
Mike R.Google review
...My daughter was in a car accident this week. ... Dr. John took a lot of time to help her body heal ... Dr. Saylor also took a lot of time continuing the process of helping her body heal. Today, she feels very little residual pain from the accident.
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