Tyler, TX
903-595-2664

Questions we hear at the front desk

Chiropractic questions, answered plainly.

Every answer below comes from how the doctors at 945 S. Baxter Ave actually run the office. If yours is not here, the first consultation is free and the doctor will take it up with you in person.

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Yes. Tyler Chiropractic offers a free consultation to every new patient. Call (903) 595-2664 to book it with Dr. James A. Smith or Dr. Justin M. Smith.

You fill out a health history, the doctor examines you and, when the exam calls for it, takes x-rays. At a report of findings the doctor explains what was found and recommends a course of care before any treatment plan begins.

Most patients feel little or no discomfort. Some feel mild soreness for a day or so, much like after new exercise. For anyone who prefers no twisting, the Activator instrument delivers a lighter, quicker impulse.

The practice cares for patients from infants to seniors and lists pediatric chiropractic care and pregnancy back pain among the conditions it treats. Techniques and force are adapted to each patient.

Yes, including BC/BS, Blue Choice, Health Care Partner, Medicare, PPO plans, PTA and United Healthcare, among others. Call the office to confirm your plan.

Yes. Auto accident and personal injury treatment is one of the practice's listed services: an exam, x-rays when needed, and a documented care plan through recovery.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.

An adjustment is a specific, controlled force applied in a precise direction to one joint of the spine that is stiff or not moving as it should. The doctor delivers it by hand or with a small instrument. Some techniques are quick, and others use slow, steady pressure.

No. A true adjustment is aimed at one specific joint, and you cannot aim it at yourself. Cracking your own neck or back may feel like relief for a moment, but it is not the same thing, and forcing it can strain the area. Let the doctor do it.

No. The doctor takes a case history and runs specific tests first, then chooses the technique that suits you. Dr. James and Dr. Justin are trained in several methods, so an infant, an expectant mother and a senior are each treated differently.

No, how long you continue is your decision. Symptoms are often the first thing to ease, while the underlying stiffness can take longer to settle. The doctor recommends a course of care at your report of findings, and you can talk through longer-term check-ups then.

Chiropractors use the word subluxation for a spinal joint that is stuck or out of its normal position and not moving freely. The doctor looks for it through your history, hands-on palpation and, when warranted, x-rays, then corrects it with a specific adjustment.

Still deciding whether to come in?

Most new patients start with the free consultation and a short conversation about what hurts. Three pages tend to help before that call.

  • How an adjustment runs

    History, palpation, one quick and specific thrust, then a re-check. Read the three beats before you book.

  • The lighter option

    A hand-held instrument gives a small, fast impulse for infants, seniors and anyone who dislikes the twist.

  • Who you will meet

    Dr. James A. Smith opened the practice in 1977, and his son Dr. Justin M. Smith joined him in 2002.

Ready to talk through your own situation? Visit the contact page for the address, split hours and a short message form.