Frequently asked questions

A subluxation is easiest to picture as a stuck joint — a fixation or misalignment that can occur in the spine or in any joint of the body. It can cause pain, muscle spasm, nerve irritation and, over time, arthritis. Subluxations come from countless everyday sources: how you sit and sleep, hobbies and sports, repetitive work, or an accident.

An adjustment is the correction of a subluxation. The doctor uses specific, controlled techniques to restore healthy motion and alignment to a fixated joint, which affects not only the spine but the muscles, ligaments and nerves around it. Adjustments are safe and should not hurt — at most you may feel the soreness of pressing on a bruise — and may only be performed by a licensed chiropractor.

With some adjustments the joint is moved to the end of its range and the joint capsule releases a small amount of gas — the same thing that happens when you crack your knuckles. The sound is simply that pressure equalizing. Some adjustments make it and some do not; the noise is not what makes the adjustment work.

Your plan is customized to you, so the time your condition needs may differ from someone else’s. At your first visit we measure — surface EMG, thermal scanning, posture and movement, and X-rays when indicated — and at your second visit you receive findings and a plan with a clear timeline. Care does not last forever; many patients choose periodic maintenance visits afterwards, much like dental cleanings, but that is always your choice.

When they are indicated, yes. Digital X-rays let us measure the alignment of the area we are treating, plan precise corrections and rule out red flags or reasons not to treat conservatively. We do not X-ray everyone by default — the exam tells us whether imaging will change the plan.

Visit one is a measurement, not a sales pitch. We listen to your history and goals, then examine your structure: joint motion, posture, surface EMG, thermal scanning and X-rays when needed. Visit two is findings and a plan, explained in plain English by Dr. Jared Cohen, DC before any care begins.

Yes. Children fall, jump, carry heavy backpacks and sit in front of screens, and their spines are just as vulnerable to joint restriction even if they do not complain the way adults do. Kids are adjusted differently and far more gently than adults, and they usually respond quickly. Infants can be evaluated to check whether the birth process affected their spine. See our pediatric and prenatal chiropractic page.

Yes. Gentle chiropractic care is safe from the first trimester to the due date and can be an important part of a comfortable pregnancy. It reduces strain on the spine and pelvis, supports pelvic balance — which gives the baby more room to move into an ideal position — and eases the low-back and hip pain many expectant mothers experience. Our doctors use the Webster technique and pregnancy-specific tables.

In most cases, yes — and you may benefit from it. Chiropractors are among the most experienced providers in treating spinal problems and will examine you thoroughly before any care begins. Talk with your surgeon and with us about the right timing. Patients with spinal fusions who continue to have pain can often be helped when care is delivered at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner.

Chiropractic is a well-studied, safe form of conservative healthcare. Serious adverse reactions from cervical adjustments are extremely rare — on the order of less than one in a million treatments in the published literature — and our doctors screen for contraindications at every exam. If a problem is structural, chiropractic can often help it; if it is not, we will tell you and point you to the right care.

We accept most major medical insurance plans, and auto insurance (PIP) covers care after a car accident in Florida. Our billing team will verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. Call (954) 341-2256 with your insurance information, or read how insurance works at our clinic.

Almost never. Chiropractic is musculoskeletal care, so the doctor occasionally needs access to a specific region, in which case you may be offered a gown. We recommend casual or athletic clothing, which rarely gets in the way of treatment.

We do not recommend it. Chiropractors spend years learning to diagnose and treat joint problems. Most people who ‘adjust’ themselves are simply stretching the already-loose segments around a stuck one, which can create hypermobility or strain an injured joint. Even experienced chiropractors do not adjust themselves — they see another chiropractor.

Yes. We hold time open every day for acute pain — a back that is stuck, a new sciatica flare, a car-accident injury. Call (954) 341-2256 as early as you can; morning calls have the best chance of a same-day slot.

We are at 5675 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am–7:00pm, Wednesday 3:00pm–7:00pm and Friday 9:00am–12:00pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.

The 4R Method is the sequence every plan at The Spine and Wellness Center follows: Repair the irritated tissue, Rebuild the stability that protects it, Regenerate with therapies like red light, cold laser and PEMF, and Refine so the correction holds. It is why we measure first — each stage is chosen from your own findings.