Frequently Asked Questions

What is Full Body Red Light Therapy?

Full Body Red Light Therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support cellular energy production, circulation, recovery, and overall wellness.

What are the benefits of red light therapy?

Many patients use red light therapy to support: Recovery from exercise, Joint and muscle comfort, Healthy circulation, Skin health, Energy production, Reduced inflammation, Overall wellness and recovery

Does red light therapy hurt?

No. Treatments are relaxing, non-invasive, and painless.

How long are sessions?

Most sessions take approximately 15–20 minutes.

How many sessions will I need?

Recommendations vary depending on your goals. Some patients use red light therapy for a specific concern, while others incorporate it into an ongoing wellness routine.

Is red light therapy safe?

Red light therapy has been widely studied and is generally considered safe when used appropriately.

Why is losing weight so difficult?

Weight gain is often influenced by more than calories alone. Factors such as inflammation, hormones, stress, poor sleep, insulin resistance, nutrition habits, and activity levels can all play a role.

What is your weight loss program?

Our program combines body composition analysis, nutrition guidance, supplementation, accountability, lifestyle coaching, and advanced therapies designed to support fat loss and metabolic health.

What is Invisa-RED?

Invisa-RED is a non-invasive light therapy designed to support fat loss, body contouring, circulation, and metabolic activity when combined with healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

Results vary based on starting health, compliance, metabolism, and individual goals. During your consultation, we will discuss realistic expectations for your situation.

Do I have to exercise?

Exercise can improve results, but recommendations are individualized based on your current health, mobility, and goals.

How do you track progress?

We use advanced body composition testing to monitor changes in body fat, muscle mass, hydration, visceral fat, and other health markers.

Is your program focused on weight loss or overall health?

Both. While weight loss is often a goal, our larger focus is improving metabolic health, reducing inflammation, and helping patients create sustainable habits.

Why am I leaking urine when I cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise?

These symptoms are often associated with pelvic floor weakness, which can occur after pregnancy, aging, surgery, hormonal changes, or chronic pressure on the pelvic floor.

Is bladder leakage a normal part of aging?

While common, bladder leakage is not something you should simply accept as normal.

Can incontinence be treated without surgery?

Many cases of stress, urge, and mixed incontinence respond well to conservative treatment options.

What is the Gazelle Pelvic Health Chair?

The Gazelle Pelvic Health Chair uses advanced electromagnetic technology to stimulate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles during a comfortable 20-minute session.

How does the treatment work?

The chair delivers thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor contractions in a single session, helping strengthen muscles that can be difficult to activate through traditional exercises alone.

Is the treatment painful?

No. Most patients find treatments comfortable and non-invasive.

How many sessions will I need?

Recommendations vary depending on symptom severity and treatment goals.

Can men benefit from pelvic floor therapy?

Yes. Men experiencing urinary symptoms, pelvic floor weakness, or prostate-related changes may benefit from pelvic floor strengthening.

What is a Wellness Membership?

Our Wellness Memberships help patients continue supporting their health after completing an active treatment program.

Who are Wellness Memberships for?

Memberships are popular among patients who want ongoing support for: Mobility, Recovery, Weight management, Neuropathy maintenance, Red light therapy, Pelvic floor health, Overall wellness

Do I have to be an active patient to join?

Most memberships are designed for established patients who have completed an initial evaluation or treatment plan.

What are the benefits of a Wellness Membership?

Benefits may include discounted services, wellness visits, therapy sessions, accountability, and continued access to health optimization resources.

Why do patients continue with wellness care?

Many patients discover they feel and function better when they continue supporting their health proactively rather than waiting for symptoms to return.

Why should I choose Aligned Health for wellness care?

Our focus is helping patients take control of their health through education, advanced technology, lifestyle strategies, and personalized care plans. Whether your goal is weight loss, improved energy, pelvic health, recovery, healthy aging, or long-term wellness, our team is committed to helping you build a healthier future.

How is Aligned Health different from a typical chiropractic office?

We take a comprehensive approach to pain relief and mobility. Rather than relying on adjustments alone, we combine multiple therapies and evaluate the joints, muscles, nerves, discs, movement patterns, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Do you only provide chiropractic adjustments?

No. Depending on your condition, treatment may include chiropractic care, spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, red light therapy, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle recommendations.

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain can result from disc injuries, arthritis, muscle strain, poor posture, spinal degeneration, joint dysfunction, sciatica, or years of repetitive stress on the spine.

What is spinal decompression?

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical therapy that gently stretches the spine to reduce pressure on discs and nerves. It is commonly used for disc injuries, sciatica, herniated discs, and chronic back pain.

Can a bulging or herniated disc heal without surgery?

Many disc-related conditions improve with conservative care. Treatment may include spinal decompression, chiropractic care, rehabilitation exercises, and other supportive therapies.

What is sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, often causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels from the lower back into the leg.

Can a pinched nerve cause numbness and tingling?

Yes. Pinched nerves can create numbness, tingling, burning, pain, or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet depending on the location of the irritation.

Do you treat sciatica without injections or surgery?

Yes. Many patients explore conservative options before considering injections or surgery. Treatment recommendations depend on the cause and severity of the condition.

Can neck problems cause headaches?

Yes. Tension in the neck joints and muscles can contribute to headaches and reduced mobility.

Can chiropractic care help headaches?

Many patients experience fewer headaches when underlying issues involving the neck, posture, and muscle tension are addressed.

Do you treat shoulder pain?

Yes. Shoulder pain may result from tendon injuries, muscle imbalances, arthritis, scar tissue, or limited joint mobility.

Do you treat knee pain?

Yes. We commonly help patients experiencing knee pain related to arthritis, overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, and movement dysfunction.

Can shockwave therapy help joint pain?

Shockwave therapy may help stimulate healing, improve circulation, break up scar tissue, and reduce pain in certain musculoskeletal conditions.

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing responses within injured tissues. It is commonly used for chronic tendon, muscle, ligament, and joint conditions.

Why am I losing mobility as I age?

Mobility loss is often influenced by inactivity, joint degeneration, muscle weakness, inflammation, old injuries, and movement restrictions. Many of these factors can be improved with the right treatment plan.

Can I improve my mobility even if I'm older?

Yes. Many patients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s experience meaningful improvements in movement, balance, flexibility, and function.

What happens during my first visit?

Your first visit includes a consultation, examination, and any necessary testing to identify the underlying cause of your pain or mobility limitations.

Will I receive treatment on my first visit?

Depending on what special we currently have running, we may be able to do a trial treatment.

Do I need imaging or X-rays?

Not everyone requires imaging. However must adults do need x-rays before any adjustments are done. If needed, we will determine the most appropriate testing based on your symptoms and examination findings.

How many treatments will I need?

Treatment recommendations vary based on the severity, duration, and complexity of your condition. Your doctor will review your options after your evaluation.

Do you accept insurance?

We accept HSA, FSA and VBA cards. We also accept CareCredit. Insurance coverage varies depending on your treatment plan and coverage. If we are not in-network with your insurance, we can provide Superbills for reimbursement and work with every budget.

Do you accept Medicare?

We are non-participating with Medicare and payment is due at the time of service.

Should I bring my spouse or family member?

Yes. We strongly recommend bringing a spouse or family member who helps you with your health to your results appointment so they can understand your condition and treatment recommendations.

Why Choose Aligned Health?

Our goal is to help patients move better, feel better, and stay active. We combine chiropractic care with advanced therapies such as spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, red light therapy, and rehabilitation to create individualized treatment plans based on your needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

What is peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. It commonly causes numbness, tingling, burning, pain, weakness, balance problems, and loss of sensation in the feet and hands.

What causes neuropathy?

Neuropathy can have many causes, including diabetes, pre-diabetes, chemotherapy, alcohol use, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, poor circulation, injuries, infections, and chronic inflammation.

What are the early signs of neuropathy?

Early symptoms often include numbness, tingling, burning sensations, cold feet, sensitivity to touch, cramping, balance problems, or weakness in the feet and legs.

Can neuropathy affect my balance?

Yes. Healthy nerves help your brain understand where your feet are in space. As nerve damage progresses, balance often worsens and the risk of falls increases.

Is neuropathy always caused by diabetes?

No. While diabetes is one of the most common causes, many people with neuropathy have never been diagnosed with diabetes.

Why do my feet feel numb?

Numbness occurs when nerves lose their ability to properly send signals between your feet and your brain. This is a common symptom of peripheral neuropathy.

Can neuropathy spread or get worse over time?

In many cases, yes. If the underlying cause is not addressed, symptoms often progress from occasional numbness and tingling to constant symptoms, weakness, balance problems, and loss of function.

Is neuropathy permanent?

Some nerve damage can become permanent if left untreated for too long. However, many patients can still experience meaningful improvements in symptoms, function, and quality of life.

What happens if neuropathy is left untreated?

Neuropathy may continue to progress, increasing the risk of falls, foot wounds, infections, weakness, reduced mobility, and permanent nerve damage.

How is your neuropathy program different?

Rather than focusing only on symptom management, our program is designed to improve circulation, support nerve function, reduce inflammation, improve balance, and address factors that may be contributing to nerve damage.

What treatments are included in your neuropathy program?

Every care plan is customized, but may include advanced laser therapy, acoustic wave therapy, electromagnetic stimulation, nerve rehabilitation, balance training, nutritional support, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations.

Do you prescribe medications?

No. Our clinic focuses on non-drug, non-surgical treatment options.

Is your treatment FDA approved?

Many of the technologies we utilize are FDA-cleared. During your consultation, we can explain the specific technologies recommended for your case.

How long does treatment take?

Treatment plans vary depending on the severity of nerve damage, overall health, and individual goals. Some patients notice changes within weeks, while others require several months of care.

Can neuropathy be reversed?

Results vary from patient to patient. The sooner nerve damage is addressed, the greater the potential for improvement. While no clinic can guarantee results, about 95% of our patients experience improvements in pain, sensation, balance, and quality of life.

Am I too old for treatment?

No. Many of our patients are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s and are looking to stay active, independent, and mobile.

What if I've had neuropathy for years?

Even patients with long-standing symptoms may still benefit from treatment. During your evaluation, we can determine whether you are a candidate for care.

What if I've already tried medications?

Many patients seek our care after trying medications, injections, or other treatments without achieving the results they hoped for.

What happens during the Nerve Damage Screening?

Our Free Nerve Damage Screening is a quick, non-invasive evaluation designed to determine whether your symptoms may be related to peripheral neuropathy.

What happens during the neuropathy evaluation?

Your evaluation includes a consultation, examination, and advanced testing designed to assess nerve function, circulation, balance, and potential contributing factors.

How much does the evaluation cost?

Current new patient specials can be found onby contacting our office directly.

Do you accept insurance?

Do you accept Medicare?

We are non-participating with Medicare and payment is due at the time of service.

Should I bring my spouse or family member?

Yes. We strongly recommend bringing a spouse or family member who helps you with your health to your results appointment so they can understand your condition and treatment recommendations.

Why should I choose Aligned Health’s Neuropathy Program?

We combine advanced technology, thorough testing, personalized treatment plans, and a focus on addressing underlying contributors to neuropathy. Our goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms, but to help you improve function, mobility, balance, and quality of life.

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