Does Medicare cover chiropractic care for back pain?

Medicare covers medically necessary chiropractic spinal adjustments to correct a subluxation. Acupuncture and dry needling performed by a chiropractor are not covered by Medicare and are billed as self-pay.

How soon will I feel back pain relief?

Many patients feel improvement within the first few visits, though it depends on the cause and how long the problem has been building. Individual results vary, and your exam and X-rays guide a realistic plan.

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor for back pain?

No referral is needed to start care. Same-day appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday.

What causes most low back pain?

Common causes include bulging or herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, muscle strain and trigger points, sciatica, and SI joint dysfunction. An exam and digital X-rays identify which one is driving your pain.

How much is the first visit for back pain?

New self-pay patients start at $49, which includes the exam, digital X-rays if needed, a first adjustment, and a first acupuncture and dry needling treatment. The $49 does not apply to Medicare, auto or personal injury, or workers' compensation.

Does Legg Chiropractic accept insurance?

Yes. Most policies have chiropractic coverage and we are proud providers for all major insurance companies. Contact us to verify your specific plan.

What does the $49 new patient special include?

Our new patient special includes a consultation, examination, X-ray (if needed), your first chiropractic adjustment, and first acupuncture and dry needling treatment — all for just $49.

Do you accept walk-in patients?

Yes! We offer same-day new-patient appointments and welcome walk-ins with little wait at our Surprise, AZ office.

What conditions does Dr. Legg treat?

Dr. Legg treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and migraines, auto accident injuries, shoulder and hip pain, and many other musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic care, acupuncture, and dry needling.

Where is Legg Chiropractic located?

We are located at 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374, conveniently serving patients throughout the West Valley including Sun City, El Mirage, Peoria, and Goodyear.

Neck Pain Chiropractor in Surprise, AZ

Your neck holds up a twelve pound head on seven small vertebrae, all day, every day. When something in there stops moving right, the pain does not stay in one place. It spreads into your shoulders, up into your head, and sometimes down your arm. Dr. Derek Legg treats neck pain with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and dry needling in one focused visit. New patients start at $49.

Why Neck Pain Keeps Coming Back

Rest and heat quiet the ache but leave the cause alone. If a cervical joint has stopped moving, or a disc is pressing on a nerve root, or the muscles have been guarding so long they forgot how to let go, the pain returns the moment you go back to your normal day. Treating only the sore spot is why it keeps coming back.

The Two Causes We Treat Together

Neck pain usually comes from two directions at once: joint, disc, and nerve irritation in the cervical spine, and trigger points in the muscles across the neck and upper shoulders. The adjustment restores motion in the joints. Acupuncture and dry needling release the muscles that keep pulling those joints back out. Doing only one is why most treatment fails.

Types of Neck Pain We See

Bulging and herniated cervical discs, muscle strain and trigger points, facet joint irritation, a pinched nerve sending pain into the arm and hand, tech neck from screens and forward head posture, and whiplash after a car accident. Your exam and digital X-rays tell us which pattern you have.

Your $49 First Visit

Exam, X-rays if needed, first adjustment, and first acupuncture and dry needling treatment, $49. Walk in Monday through Thursday. Call (623) 214-7600. 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374.

We also accept most major insurance plans and Medicare. Medicare covers chiropractic spinal adjustments only; acupuncture and dry needling by a chiropractor are self-pay. The $49 does not apply to Medicare, auto/PI, or workers' comp. Individual results vary.

Neck Pain: Common Questions

Can a chiropractor help my neck pain?

Dr. Legg examines your cervical spine, posture, and muscle patterns, uses digital X-rays when clinically necessary, and treats what he finds. If chiropractic is not the right fit for your case, he tells you on day one. Individual results vary.

Is it safe to have my neck adjusted?

Neck adjustments are a routine part of chiropractic care and are performed only after an exam rules out anything that would make them inappropriate. Dr. Legg explains what he is doing before he does it, and adapts his technique for patients who are nervous or who have had prior neck surgery.

How many visits before my neck improves?

Many patients notice a change within the first few visits, though a neck that has been stiff for years takes longer. Your exam and X-rays guide a realistic plan rather than an open-ended one.

Do you take Medicare?

Medicare covers medically necessary chiropractic spinal adjustments. Acupuncture and dry needling performed by a chiropractor are not covered by Medicare and are billed as self-pay.

My neck started hurting after a car accident. Do you treat that?

Yes. Whiplash symptoms often start days after the crash. We evaluate, treat, and document auto accident injuries and work with personal injury cases.

Dr. Derek Legg, neck pain chiropractor in Surprise, AZ