FAQs
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Dr. Radford is a board-certified Chiropractic Physician via the Florida Department of Health. He holds accompanying board certifications in physiotherapy, acupuncture, and Florida laws governing practice. He is licensed as a physician of the state to evaluate and diagnose all conditions and to treat them conservatively according to the statutes put forth by the state. Additionally, Dr. Radford has completed more than 350 postdoctoral hours in the field of clinical neurology, and is board-eligible for the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and American College of Functional Neurology.
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No, other than working with auto insurance companies in the event of motor vehicle injury, our practice does not accept third party payors. We are a direct-to-patient cash practice because we believe this model results in the best outcomes for patients and their providers. We accept cash, credit/debit cards, and FSA/HSA cards. Additionally, in the event that you would like to submit your expenses to your insurance company for reimbursement, we are happy to provide you with a detailed superbill.
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Welcome to the practice! You can expect a comprehensive interview and examination to find root causes of pain, as well as a host of innovative, noninvasive treatment options.
Dr. Radford’s patients often note that their initial visit is “the most thorough exam” they’ve ever received from a medical professional. That’s the standard we strive for with each patient. We will conduct a deep dive into your health history to identify root causes of injury. Treatment will follow suit, with tailormade treatment plans designed exclusively for the individual patient.
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Yes, bring your kids to your appointment! We are a family practice. With respect to treatment, we are a principally adult clinic, but minors may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to see if we are an appropriate fit for care.
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Each patient is different, and the only true way to determine whether we are the ideal fit for you is to do a comprehensive exam and consultation with the doctor. With that said, we are positioned to treat the following conditions expediently:
Neck, Back, and Joint Pain
Headache / Migraine
Whiplash injuries
Post-concussive syndrome
Disc issues (derangement, bulge, herniation, etc.)
Pinched nerve / Sciatica
Brain fog / fatigue
Arthritis of spine and joints
…furthermore, TBFN is not in the business of wasting your time or money. If the doctor determines that you are not a good candidate for care with the practice, or you reach a plateau after a trial of care, the doctor will refer you to another provider for additional treatment.
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The vast majority of patients experience minimal to no pain with spinal manipulation. Occasionally, manipulation can be accompanied with a sensation of tenderness at the joint being manipulated, but this sensation is typically brief and replaced with relief. In some cases, patients may feel a bit sore for 24-48 hours post-adjustment.
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No, you do not need to preemptively get imaging done for your first appointment. The vast majority of complaints we see do not require imaging prior to treatment. During your history and examination, we will determine if there are issues that we uncover that may warrant a referral for an X-ray or MRI. However, the majority of our patients safely begin treatment without imaging ahead of time as this is what the current treatment guidelines recommend.
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Yes - Chiropractors are doctors! The state of Florida recognizes them alongside MDs and DOs as physician-level providers, as well as primary care physicians.
The Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree is given to those who graduate from an accredited chiropractic institution. Schooling is typically 4 years. The first two years of chiropractic school are analogous to medical school, including cadaver lab anatomy and dissection, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, and other basic medical sciences. The last two years are clinically focused and patient-facing, offering students opportunity for clinical rotations in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and qualified teaching practices.